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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250912T180000
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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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
CREATED:20251110T193811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T003850Z
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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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
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:20260407T232209
CREATED:20260331T070504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T161749Z
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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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