Just before the curtain rises for the National People’s Congress, Changhao Wei will introduce the basics of the annual sessions, discuss the NPC’s legislative process and its role in Chinese lawmaking, and share some thoughts on several NPC-related trends that have emerged in the Xi Jinping era. He will also provide a brief overview of […]
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi reaffirmed yesterday that China-Russia ties are “rock solid.” This comes as Chinese officials are trying to sound neutral, and vague on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Beijing’s stance has not changed despite ongoing q e brutal Russian attacks of civilians. Why is China sticking with Russia, and what is China’s rational for doing so? Did China miscalculate? About the speaker: Justyna Szczudlik is […]
On February 4, Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for the first in-person summit since COVID. Despite the pandemic, the relationship has improved – trade has surpassed $140 billion, both sides are joined in their opposition to U.S.-led security alliances, be it NATO in Europe or AUKUS in Asia. Both Moscow and Beijing are […]
Neck tense? Back tight? Join qualified yoga teachers Yuan and Sophia for a relaxing yoga session for friends of the FCCC on Sunday 13th March, 10:30-11:30am, Destination 3rd Floor Studio (Gongti West Road), in the DesFit D studio. We will begin with a short guided meditation and breathing to focus our minds, then progress to stretching and […]
Maria will introduce the key themes from her recent book “Chinese Soft Power”, including how China’s visions differ from those of the West, and how soft power is implemented across key public diplomacy channels. She will also discuss the areas we should pay closer attention to in thinking about Chinese global influence. She will also […]
This talk will focus on the short-term economic implications and medium-term consequences of international sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as well as the financial linkages between Russia and China, China’s role and how it may affect Russia’s ability to endure sanctions. About the Speaker: Alicia García Herrero is the Chief Economist for […]
Neck tense? Back tight? Join qualified yoga teacher Sophia for a relaxing yoga session for friends of the FCCC on Sunday 27th March, 4:30-5:30 pm, Destination 3rd Floor Studio (Gongti West Road), in the DesFit D studio. We will begin with a short guided meditation and breathing to focus our minds, then progress to stretching […]
Shake off the March blues at the FCCC's monthly happy hour The club will host its happy hour drinks Thursday, March 31. Join the fellow FCCC members for drinks at the Jing-A microbrewery in the Kerry Center from 6:30 pm. Know someone who is thinking of joining the club? Bring them along. Nonmembers welcome!
China is now the second largest economy in the world, and its growth prospects are of key concerns. In the short term, China’s growth projections are clouded by the war in the Ukraine and resurgence of COVID-19. In the long run, demographics, trade and tech wars and the shift to “high quality” growth will determine […]
The political successions in the Soviet Union and China after Stalin and Mao, respectively, are often explained as triumphs of inner-party democracy, leading to a victory of “reformers” over “conservatives” or “radicals.” In his new book “Prestige, Manipulation and Coercion”, Joseph Torigian argues that the post-cult of personality power struggles in history’s two greatest Leninist regimes were instead shaped by the […]
Until recently, Japan had been trying strenuously to improve and strengthen its relations with Russia. Japan had hoped to regain its Northern Territories through negotiations with Russia. It also aimed to discourage Russia from forging ties with China that had already become too close for comfort for Japan. However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally […]
Zero-Covid and China’s position on the war in Ukraine present a dual challenge for the future of the relationship between China and European countries. What will be the short and more long-term effects on business, diplomacy and China’s role in the world? What is the trajectory and are there still any off-ramps? Join us in discussing […]
