President Donald Trump’s tariffs clearly pose a profound challenge to the global rules-based trading system, marking a huge shift after decades of multilateral trade liberalisation that had left tariffs at near-historic lows. The economic impact on the European Union is much less clear, however. This talk will look at evidence on the possible economic effects […]
Much can be learned, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913–2002). The elder Xi served the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for more than seven decades. He worked at the right hand of prominent leaders Zhou Enlai and […]
Join us for a discussion with the author of one of the most talked about books on China of 2025. Apple in China is the untold story of how the tech giant tied its fortunes to America's biggest rival, transforming both company and country. The first major history of Apple in the 21st century—from near-bankruptcy to world's […]
Following his recent visit to Beijing, Professor Stiglitz will share his views on the current state of the Chinese and global economy, the trade war and the ideas of his latest book, The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society”. About our Speaker: Joseph E. Stiglitz is an American economist and a professor at […]
Join us for a compelling conversation with Yuan Yang, the first Chinese-born British MP and former Financial Times deputy Beijing bureau chief, as she discusses her powerful new book, Private Revolutions. Through the stories of four Chinese women – from June, who dreams of university instead of a life on the farm, to Sam, who […]
Hear Dr Ely Ratner, a key security and foreign policy official in the Biden White House, make the case for why it is now time for the US to forge an Asian collective defence pact. Dr Ratner recently made this argument in detail in a piece at the end of last month for Foreign Affairs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
