After months of heightened tensions and mounting concerns over China’s faltering economy, the trade war with the United States appears to have entered, if not a resolution, at least a pause. A still-undisclosed agreement between the two countries has eased the conflict at a critical moment, just as China is set to release its GDP […]
As China prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the formal surrender of Japanese soldiers, the large scale commemorations hold new significance for the Chinese nation today. Professor Rana Mitter, historian and author of books such as “Forgotten Ally: China’s World War II” and “China’s Good War: How World War II is Shaping a New […]
The FCCC Summer Party is back — and it’s a Press Pool Party! Join us at the Polish Embassy’s outdoor pool for our annual summer gathering. Expect good vibes, great company, and a refreshing swim to escape the Beijing heat. We will have music, drinks, food, and a magician to delight kids and adults alike. […]
Dr. Clifford will introduce his latest book, China’s Logistics: From Laggard to Innovator (Routledge 2025), which has just been launched in China as 中国物流。 从落后者到领 跑者 (by China Fortune Press) His talk will start by explaining the challenges faced by China’s logistics and the multiple benefits that flow from their upgrading. He will highlight the Chinese […]
Combining personal narratives with decades of research, The Highest Exam is a vivid account of how the gaokao—China’s high-stakes college admissions test—shapes that society and influences education debates in the United States. Professors JIA Ruixue and LI Hongbin will take us through the central ideas in their book and answer questions. About the Speakers: Ruixue […]
China’s upcoming five-year plan is more than a domestic blueprint — it’s a global signal. From technological self-reliance and economic resilience to tightening governance, the plan outlines China’s vision for the future in a rapidly shifting world. Join Alexander Davey and Katja Drinhausen from the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) for an online talk as they unpack the political priorities, […]
The COP 30 in Belem (Brazil) is already here. And we are eager to know more about China’s role in it. Belinda Schaepe and Lauri Myllyvirta, two top analysts on climate and Chinese decarbonization policies from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), will provide some deep insights on Beijing's plans for […]
Join us for an exclusive networking event of the kind you’ll only get here: Diplomats from all 27 EU countries have been invited for an informal mixer with the FCCC Correspondent members. Rub shoulders, build your network, and exchange views on events in China and the geopolitical moment! Fourth Plenum and other topics of interest […]
The coming months represent a(nother) decisive period for the Europe-China relationship, with a cluster of senior visits - including the French President very recently, and the German Chancellor and British Prime Minister in early 2026. Alongside a flurry of new EU policy moves on China, and as Europe looks to navigate a(nother) China Shock to […]
With the US administration’s desire to ensure the « Western Hemisphere » is politically on its side and recent military action to remove Nicolas Maduro, Latin America is at the center of the rivalry between the United States and China. But Washington may find out Beijing already has displaced it in many aspects of the […]
Join us for a timely virtual discussion with Chad Sbragia, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China, as he unpacks contemporary U.S.–China defense relations. Drawing on firsthand experience in China and the Pentagon, Chad will explore the prospects of bilateral defense relations in the context of the broader strategic relationship, military modernization, crisis risks, […]
Join us for a compelling talk with Dr. Minxin Pei, a distinguished scholar of Chinese politics, as he presents his latest book, "The Broken China Dream: How Reform Revived Totalitarianism." Dr. Pei will delve into his provocative argument that China's reform efforts, rather than fostering democracy, inadvertently set the stage for a resurgence of totalitarianism […]
