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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
