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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250506T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. What Trump’s Tariffs mean for Europe with Niclas Poitiers
DESCRIPTION: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 of Trump’s tariffs for the EU and what this means for EU-China relations. \nAbout the Speaker: Niclas Frederic Poitiers is a Research Fellow at the Brussels based economics think tank Bruegel. He researches topics in International Trade\, Global Supply Chains and Industrial Policy. Niclas writes extensively on the geopolitical aspects of international trade and how shifts in global politics reshape supply chains. In recent years\, his research focused on semiconductor policy\, critical raw materials\, tech sanctions and economic security more broadly. \nHe holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Universitat de Barcelona\, where he was also adjunct Lecturer in Economics\, a M.Sc. in Economics from Bonn University\, and a B.Sc. from University of Mannheim. He was a visiting scholar at Northwestern University. He joined Bruegel in September 2019 and is since autumn of 2023 the manager of Bruegel’s team of Research Assistants.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-what-trumps-tariffs-mean-for-europe-with-niclas-frederic-poitiers/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250417T185826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T190054Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on May 21 at 6:00 PM at an embassy in the Dongzhimen area. This is our most important meeting of the year. We will reflect on the past year and\, most importantly\, elect our next board. \nFor correspondent members who wish to participate virtually\, the meeting will also be streamed online via Google Meet. \nRSVP to attend in-person\, online\, or request an absentee ballot below to receive event details.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-agm-2025/
LOCATION:Embassy near Sanlitun\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:AGM,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250522T083449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T100339Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. The Party's Interests Come First - The Life of Xi Zhongxun\, Father of Xi Jinping: a biography by Joseph Torigian
DESCRIPTION: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 Hu Yaobang. Drawing on an array of new documents\, interviews\, diaries\, and periodicals\, Joseph Torigian vividly tells the life story of Xi Zhongxun\, a man who spent his entire life struggling to balance his own feelings with the Party’s demands. Through the eyes of Xi Jinping’s father\, Torigian reveals the extraordinary organizational\, ideological\, and coercive power of the CCP—and the terrible cost in human suffering that comes with it. \nAbout the Speaker: Joseph Torigian is Associate Professor at the School of International Service at American University and a Research Fellow at the Hoover History Lab at Stanford University.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-the-partys-interests-come-first-the-life-of-xi-zhongxun-father-of-xi-jinping-a-biography-by-joseph-torigian/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250524T095154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T100824Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC In-person Talk. Queer China
DESCRIPTION:Always wondered what it is like to be queer in China today? Our speaker\, a Chinese national who prefers not to be named here\, is an active member of the queer community with a long and rich experience in protecting queer rights\, in organising activities for queers and in fostering a better understanding of this community in China. He has an extensive network inside and outside of China. \nHe will talk about the situation for queer people in China today. Is it\, for instance\, easier for young people to come out of the closet today than it was ten years ago? How many people actually tell their parents they are queer? What happens if you come out at your workplace? \nAlso discussed will be how the tolerance of the government for NGO’s active in this field has diminished in recent years\, and what that has meant for the community. How do you protect your rights under such circumstances? What is still possible and where do you focus on? \nOffline only
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-in-person-talk-queer-china/
LOCATION:Embassy near Sanlitun\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,In-person Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250529T112611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T112611Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. Apple in China - The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company With Patrick McGee
DESCRIPTION: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 largest company. \nAbout our speaker: A journalist with the Financial Times since 2013\, Patrick McGee has reported from Hong Kong\, Germany\, and California. He led the FT’s Apple coverage from 2019 to 2023 and won a San Francisco Press Club Award for his deep dive into Apple’s HR problems. He has a Master’s in global diplomacy from SOAS\, University of London\, and a degree in religious studies from the University of Toronto. Originally from Calgary\, Canada\, he resides in the Bay Area.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-apple-in-china-the-capture-of-the-worlds-greatest-company-with-patrick-mcgee/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250614T085105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T085221Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. A Talk with Joseph Stiglitz\, Nobel Laureate
DESCRIPTION: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”. \nAbout our Speaker: Joseph E. Stiglitz is an American economist and a professor at Columbia University. He is also the co-chair of the High-Level Expert Group on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress at the OECD\, the co-chair of The Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation (ICRICT) and the Chief Economist of the Roosevelt Institute. Stiglitz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001. He is a former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank and a former member and chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. Stiglitz founded the Initiative for Policy Dialogue\, a think tank on international development based at Columbia University\, in 2000. He has been a member of the Columbia faculty since 2001 and received that university’s highest academic rank (University Professor) in 2003. In 2011 Stiglitz was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2024 he was named an Honorary Academician by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. He is the author of numerous books\, including\, most recently\, The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-a-talk-with-joseph-stiglitz-nobel-laureate/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250619T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250619T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250515T073726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T081226Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. Private Revolutions – a discussion with author\, Yuan Yang MP
DESCRIPTION: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 goes into hiding as her activist peers are detained – Yuan offers an intimate\, eye-opening portrayal of life in a rapidly evolving society. Don’t miss this chance to explore a deeply personal and profoundly important narrative of courage\, resilience\, and change. \nAbout the Speaker: born in the southwest of China and raised in the north of England\, Yuan moved to Beijing as a correspondent for the Financial Times in 2020. She returned to the FT’s London headquarters as their first China-Europe Correspondent\, and in 2024 she was elected as the Labour MP for the new constituency of Earley and Woodley. She is the first Chinese-born MP in UK history. Yuan is also a former officer of the FCCC.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-private-revolutions-a-discussion-with-author-yuan-yang-mp/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250626T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250618T052541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T071546Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. Why America needs a new Asian alliance to counter China by Dr. Ely Ratner
DESCRIPTION: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 magazine  and will set out the key lines of his arguments for why this is an idea whose time has come. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Ely Ratner recently joined The Marathon Initiative\, a bipartisan think tank dedicated to preparing the United States for an era of sustained great power competition\, as Principal. He served in the Biden White House as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs from 2021-2025. Prior to confirmation\, he was the Director of the DoD China Task Force and a Senior Advisor on China to the Secretary of Defense. Before arriving at the Department of Defense\, Dr. Ratner was the Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, served on the national security staff of then Vice President Biden and as a Congressional staffer. Dr. Ratner received his B.A. from Princeton and earned his Ph.D. from the University of California\, Berkeley.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-why-america-needs-a-new-asian-alliance-to-counter-china-by-dr-ely-ratner/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250701T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250512T102028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T180152Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC In-person Talk. Should I stay or should I go? European business challenges in China in times of populism
DESCRIPTION:The Trumpian trade war is shaking up global markets. While tariffs may ebb and flow\, both the U.S. and China (and other parts of the world) are prone to employ a higher level of trade barriers than previously. Export controls and self-reliance policies are remaking supply chains. European business finds itself between a rock and a hard place: increasingly shut out of the American market while facing ever stiffer competition from China. Which alternative regions can European business turn to? Is China’s charm offensive in Europe working – and can China replace the U.S. as a trading partner and investor for European business? \nAbout the speaker: Jörg Wuttke is a Partner with the DGA Group and is based in Washington\, D.C. Until 2024\, Mr. Wuttke was Vice President of BASF China for 27 years. He served as President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) thrice\, and also as Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce in China. Since its establishment in 2013\, Mr. Wuttke is member of the Advisory Board of Germany’s foremost China think tank Merics in Berlin. He lived in China for more than 35 years. \nThis is an in-person event. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-in-person-talk-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-european-business-challenges-in-china-in-times-of-populism/
LOCATION:Embassy near Sanlitun\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,In-person Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250707T071151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T071359Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. From Tensions to Truce: What’s Next for China’s Economy? with Alicia García-Herrero
DESCRIPTION: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 figures for the first half of the year. Against this backdrop\, renowned economist Alicia Garcia-Herrero will offer a timely analysis of what’s at stake\, interpreting the upcoming economic data\, the potential implications of the deal and what these developments could mean for China’s trajectory and the broader global economy. \nAbout the Speaker: Alicia García-Herrero is the Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at the French investment bank Natixis\, based in Hong Kong. She also is a Senior Fellow at the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel\, a non-resident Senior Fellow at the East Asian Institute of the National University of Singapore (NUS)\, and an independent Board Member of the insurance group AGEAS. She brings together a distinguished academic trajectory with a prominent voice in leading international media\, where she is widely recognized for her insightful analysis on global and Asian economic affairs.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-from-tensions-to-truce-whats-next-for-chinas-economy-with-alicia-garcia-herrero/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250828T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250822T080902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T021200Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. Modern China’s retelling of the Second World War with Rana Mitter
DESCRIPTION: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 Nationalism” will talk about the collective memory of the Second World War in modern China. \nAbout the Speaker: Rana Mitter is ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Fellow of the British Academy. He is the author of several acclaimed books\, including Forgotten Ally: China’s World War II (2013)\, winner of the RUSI/Duke of Westminster Medal\, and China’s Good War (2020). His writing on contemporary China has appeared in Foreign Affairs\, Harvard Business Review\, The Guardian and others\, and he regularly comments in international media and forums such as Davos. He previously taught at Oxford and received the 2020 Medlicott Medal for Service to History.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-modern-chinas-retelling-of-the-second-world-war-with-rana-mitter/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250906T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250728T052515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160013Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Press Pool 2025
DESCRIPTION:The FCCC Summer Party is back — and it’s a Press Pool Party! \nJoin 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. \nWe will have music\, drinks\, food\, and a magician to delight kids and adults alike. The party is always a great opportunity to reconnect. \n👙 Bring your swimming gear👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends\, partners & kids are most welcome! \n🎟️ TICKETS \n\nFCCC Members: 290 RMB\nGuests: 320 RMB\nYouth (14–17): 150 RMB\nChildren (under 14): Free\n\n⏳ Ticket sales close at midnight on Thursday\, September 4.No refunds after that date. We’ll see you poolside!
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-press-pool-2025/
LOCATION:Embassy of Poland\, 1 Ritan Rd\, Beijing\, Chaoyang Park\, 100005\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,Summer Party
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250901T070528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T001317Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC In-person Talk. China’s Logistics: From Laggard to Innovator with Dr. Paul G. Clifford
DESCRIPTION: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) \nHis 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 government’s whole-of-nation approach in supporting and guiding this vital transformation. He will share perspectives on leading Chinese state-owned firms that have achieved world-class standards of service and on private Chinese firms that are using AI to innovate in e-commerce logistics. He will conclude with an assessment of the prospects for China’s logistics in the domestic market and in the international arena. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Paul G. Clifford is an External Associate at the Lau China Institute\, King’s College London and Honorary Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association. He is President of the strategy advisors\, Paul G. Clifford & Associates. He first lived in China 1973-74 as a British exchange student. He later worked in China as a corporate banker with the First National Bank of Chicago\, in strategy consulting with Oliver Wyman\, and with Cisco Systems\, where he drove strategy on smart and connected cities. He has advised large-scale state-owned Chinese logistics firms on restructuring and strategy. He has consulted with multinational firms on their China market entry strategies in logistics and on general supply chain issues. He was elected as Executive Director of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-in-person-talk-chinas-logistics-from-laggard-to-innovator-with-dr-paul-g-clifford/
LOCATION:Embassy near Ritan Park\, Beijing\, Chaoyang\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,In-person Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20250918T075917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T103218Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. The Highest Exam – a discussion with the authors of this new book on how China’s examination system shapes the nation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Speakers:  Ruixue Jia is Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California San Diego\, where she codirects the China Data Lab. Hongbin Li is Codirector of the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions as well as Senior Fellow of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-the-highest-exam-a-discussion-with-the-authors-of-this-new-book-on-how-chinas-examination-system-shapes-the-nation/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20251013T063958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T090555Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. China’s new five-year plan with Katja Drinhausen and Alexander Davey
DESCRIPTION: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\, strategic ambitions\, and global implications of China’s ambitious agenda. \nAbout the speakers: Alexander Davey is an Analyst at MERICS with a focus on China’s party-state policymaking\, domestic debates\, as well as CCP political discourse and organization. Katja Drinhausen is Head of Program for “Politics & Society” at MERICS. Her research spans China’s legal and governance systems — from digital governance and the social credit system to human rights and state policies towards minorities.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-chinas-new-five-year-plan-with-katja-drinhausen-and-alexander-davey/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251113T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20251110T193811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T003850Z
UID:21548-1763049600-1763055000@fccchina.org
SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk: What role will China play in the global climate fight? with Belinda Schaepe and Lauri Myllyvirta
DESCRIPTION: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 COP 30 and beyond. \nLauri Myllyvirta is co-founder and lead analyst of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and senior fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute. He is dedicated to tracking and advancing the clean energy transition\, with data and evidence. \nBelinda Schaepe is China Policy Analyst with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)\, where she analyses China’s decarbonization journey and advises policymakers of different countries and institutions on their diplomatic engagement with China.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-what-role-will-china-play-in-the-global-climate-fight-with-belinda-schaepe-and-lauri-myllyvirta/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20251106T185231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T082226Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC & Embassy of Poland Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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 will be on the table\, along with delicious food and inspiring drinks. \nThis event is organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Poland. Chatham House rules apply. \nWhere: Polish Embassy\nWhen: November 20\, 6 pm \nAdmission is free\, but the number of participants on our side is capped at 25. \nAs this takes place in a diplomatic venue\, you need to register (incl. passport number) before November 14.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-embassy-of-poland-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Embassy of Poland\, 1 Ritan Rd\, Beijing\, Chaoyang Park\, 100005\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,In-person Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20251205T083224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T103224Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk: Europe’s China Inflection Points by Andrew Small
DESCRIPTION: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 its industry\, the consequences of the squeeze on rare earth exports\, and the implications of deepened Sino-Russian ties for the European security order. This talk will offer a preview of what to expect in the coming weeks and where the key debates on China in Europe are headed. \nAbout the Speaker: Andrew Small is the Director of the Asia Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served as the first China Fellow at IDEA and as a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund. He is the author of The Rupture (No Limits) and The China-Pakistan Axis\, and his work has appeared in Foreign Affairs\, The New York Times\, and other major outlets.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-europes-inflection-point-on-china-by-andrew-small/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260130T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20260126T111243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T192414Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Event: How China’s economic engagement ended US primacy in Latin America by Francisco Urdinez
DESCRIPTION: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 trade and economic relations with the region\, and gained political ground. Join us for a discussion with Francisco Urdinez\, who just published Economic Displacement – China and the End of US Primacy in Latin America. \nAbout the Speaker:  Francisco Urdinez is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Political Science of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile\, where he also directs the Millennium Nucleus for the Impacts of China in Latin America (ICLAC) project on China’s impacts in Latin America. Through data analysis and case studies\, he demonstrates how China has filled the economic void left by US retrenchment from 2001 to 2020. He argues that this economic shift has led to a significant erosion of US political influence in the region\, affecting public opinion\, elite perspective\, and voting patterns in international organizations.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-event-china-and-the-end-of-us-primacy-in-latin-america-by-francisco-urdinez/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20260130T011603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T011603Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. Pentagon to Beijing: Inside US-China Defense Relations
DESCRIPTION: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\, and what lies ahead for global security. The session concludes with a Q&A session\, giving you the chance to ask questions about a rarely public issue area. \nAbout the Speaker: Chad Sbragia is a Research Staff Member at the Institute for Defense Analyses where he concentrates on U.S. national security and defense policy and analyses of China’s governance\, foreign policy\, and national defense\, systems and strategies. \nPrior to joining IDA\, Mr. Sbragia served as the inaugural Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.  Previously\, Mr. Sbragia served as the Director of the China Research Group for the U.S. Marine Corps where he served from 1985-2012 including assignment as the U.S. Marine Attaché within the U.S. Embassy Beijing. He holds an M.A. in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School\, a B.S. in Political Science from Arizona State University\, graduated the Defense Language Institute’s Chinese language program\, and studied Chinese language at Capital Normal University in Beijing.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-pentagon-to-beijing-inside-us-china-defense-relations/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20260126T193320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193350Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Online Talk. The Broken China Dream: How Reform Revived Totalitarianism
DESCRIPTION: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 under Xi Jinping. He will explore how the Chinese Communist Party’s strategic decisions have led to a re-establishment of personalistic rule\, a cult of personality\, stringent social control\, and an assertive foreign policy\, examining the profound implications of these developments for China and the world. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Minxin Pei is the Tom and Margot Pritzker ’72 Professor of Government and George R. Roberts Fellow at Claremont McKenna College. His extensive research focuses on Comparative Politics\, Chinese Politics\, Democracy\, Great Power Rivalry\, Authoritarianism\, and U.S.-China Relations. He previously served as the inaugural Library of Congress Chair on U.S.-China Relations and was a senior associate and director of the China Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He earned his Ph.D. in government from Harvard University.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-online-talk-the-broken-china-dream-how-reform-revived-totalitarianism/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20260331T071936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T071936Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC & Embassy of Poland Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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! XV Five-Year Plan\, incoming Trump’s visit and other topics of interest will be on the table\, along with delicious food and inspiring drinks. \nThis event is organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Poland. Chatham House rules apply. \nWhere: Polish Embassy\nWhen: April 16th\, 6 pm \nAdmission is free\, but the number of participants on our side is capped at 25. \nAs this takes place in a diplomatic venue\, you need to register (incl. passport number) before April 10.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-embassy-of-poland-networking-event-3/
LOCATION:Embassy of Poland\, 1 Ritan Rd\, Beijing\, Chaoyang Park\, 100005\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,In-person Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211103
CREATED:20260331T070504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T161749Z
UID:22252-1776513600-1776528000@fccchina.org
SUMMARY:FCCC Spring Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the FCCC for a vibrant Spring Party on April 18 at 12:00 PM! We’ll be gathering at Susu Longfusi for a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch\, complete with free-flow soft drinks\, beer\, and wine. The entire second floor will be reserved exclusively for our group\, creating the perfect setting to relax\, connect\, and celebrate the season together. \nAfter lunch\, those who wish to keep the festivities going are welcome to continue at nearby Jing A Longfusi. \nTICKETS\nEarly Bird prices (until April 8):\nFCCC Members: 240 RMB\nGuests: 280 RMB \nLate prices:\nFCCC Members: 280 RMB\nGuests: 320 RMB \nYouth (14-17): 140 RMB\nChildren (under 14): Free
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-spring-party-2026/
LOCATION:SUSU (Longfusi)\, 38 Qianliang Hutong\, Dongcheng\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,Spring Party
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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