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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
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SUMMARY:FCCC Talk: Inside China-Japan Relations by Kanehara Nobukatsu
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Since normalization\, China has become one of Japan’s largest trade partners\, but also\, an increasing source of geopolitical friction. Professor Kanehara Nobukatsu joins the FCCC to break down the grand design of Japan’s strategy toward China. As the former Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Secretary-general of National Security Secretariat(NSS) \, Professor Kanehara will share some of his experience during his time serving Prime-minister Abe Shinzo. \nAbout our speaker: Prof Kanehara is a career diplomat\, with nearly 40 years of experience. He served as Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Secretary-general of NSS starting in 2014 to his retirement in 2019. Professor Kanehara currently teaches diplomatic history and international relations at Doshisha University. He recently published a book called “Japan’s Grand Strategy towards China” in Japanese.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-inside-china-japan-relations-by-kanehara-nobukatsu/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220303T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220303T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220225T094838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111957Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Talk: Lianghui to Ershida - Talking Chinese politics with Jude Blanchette
DESCRIPTION:Jude lays out a roadmap of this year’s political hot ticket items and what to look out for\, on the eve of the Two Sessions Meetings in Beijing. \nAbout our speaker: Jude Blanchette holds the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. His book\, China’s New Red Guards: The Return of Radicalism and the Rebirth of Mao Zedong\, was published by Oxford University Press in 2019. Blanchette is a public intellectual fellow at the National Committee on United States-China Relations and serves on the board of the American Mandarin Society. He is also a senior advisor at Martin+Crumpton Group\, a geopolitical risk advisory based in Arlington\, Virginia.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-lianghui-to-ershida-talking-chinese-politics-with-jude-blanchette/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220304T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220225T061523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111944Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Talk: Deconstructing the 2022 NPC by Changhao Wei
DESCRIPTION: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 how seats in the next NPC will be allocated among the various provinces and demographic groups.\n\nAbout our speaker: Changhao Wei is a Fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center of Yale Law School\, where he focuses on China’s legislative process and constitutional enforcement mechanisms. He is also the founder\, manager\, and editor of NPC Observer\, a website that covers China’s national legislature\, the National People’s Congress. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-deconstructing-chinas-legislative-process-by-changhao-wei/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220310T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220308T043753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111932Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Talk: Positive Neutrality? China’s on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION: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? \nAbout the speaker: Justyna Szczudlik is a Deputy Head of Research\, and China analyst with the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). Former Head of Asia-Pacific Program (2016-2021). She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Warsaw (2015)\, an MA in Chinese Studies from the University of Warsaw (2008) and an MA in Political Science from the University of Wroclaw (2002). She studied Chinese language at the College of Advanced Chinese Training\, Beijing Language and Culture University (2005-2006)\, Beijing and at the National Cheng-chi University in Taipei (2013). Her research focuses on China’s foreign policy\, especially China-EU/Central and Eastern Europe relations as well as Cross-Strait relations.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-positive-neutrality-chinas-on-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220311T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220307T100007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111920Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC TalK: China\, Russia and the Ukraine crisis by Alexander Gabuev
DESCRIPTION: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 also pushing back against the Western monopoly on democracy. How strong and durable is the Sino-Russian partnership\, especially now given the ongoing Ukraine conflict? \nAbout the speaker: Alexander Gabuev is a senior fellow and the chair of the Russia in the Asia-Pacific Program at the Carnegie Moscow Center. His research is focused on Russia’s policy toward East and Southeast Asia\, political and ideological trends in China\, and China’s relations with its neighbors—especially those in Central Asia. Prior to joining Carnegie\, Gabuev served as deputy editor in chief of Kommersant-Vlast\, one of Russia’s most influential newsweeklies. His reporting covered Russia’s relations with Asian powers and the connection between Russian business interests and foreign policy.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-china-russia-and-the-ukraine-crisis-by-alexander-gabuev/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220313T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220313T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220307T095703Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Yoga for friends of the FCCC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will begin with a short guided meditation and breathing to focus our minds\, then progress to stretching and strengthening poses that will get you moving. No prior experience necessary. You don’t need to be a “flexible” person to enjoy yoga: yoga is for every body. \nWe are hosted by Destination\, Beijing’s first LGBTQ arts and clubbing centre. \nPrice: Rmb50 to cover venue costs \nBring: Any friends you like\, a yoga mat\, water\, yoga blocks if you like. (If you don’t have a mat then please let us know in advance and we can sort one out for you.) \nSign up by messaging Yuan on WeChat: yuan-fen-yang or Sophia: scy175
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/sunday-yoga-for-friends-of-the-fccc/
LOCATION:DesFit D studio\, Destination 3rd Floor Studio (Gongti West Road)\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220315T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220315T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220304T054344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111911Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Talk: Chinese Soft Power by Maria Repnikova
DESCRIPTION: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 talk about China’s international positioning on the Ukraine conflict. \nAbout the speaker: Maria Repnikova is Assistant Professor in Global Communication at Georgia State University and the author of two books on Chinese media and politics. She is one of the leading global experts in China’s global communications and domestic media landscape. Her latest book published in February is an analysis of key theories and channels of Chinese soft power\, including Confucius Institutes\, education and training exchanges\, and public diplomacy\, drawing from her research on Chinese soft power in Africa. Previously\, she was a Wilson Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and director of the Center for Global Information Studies at Georgia State University. \nThe talk is OFF-RECORD but if attendees wish to quote parts of Maria’s talk\, we will provide the email to contact her directly.
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-chinese-soft-power-by-maria-repnikova/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Events,Online Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220314T065126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111902Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC Talk: Ukraine’s conflict: zooming into China’s impact and role by Alicia Garcia-Herrero
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Speaker: Alicia García Herrero is the Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis. She also serves as Senior Fellow at European think-tank BRUEGEL and Research Fellow at Real Instituto Elcano\, and is currently Adjunct Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Finally\, Alicia is an advisor to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s research arm (HKIMR) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-talk-ukraines-conflict-zooming-into-chinas-impact-and-role-by-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:20220327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220322T060952Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Yoga for friends of the FCCC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will begin with a short guided meditation and breathing to focus our minds\, then progress to stretching and strengthening poses that will get you moving. No prior experience necessary. You don’t need to be a “flexible” person to enjoy yoga: yoga is for every body. \nWe are hosted by Destination\, Beijing’s first LGBTQ arts and clubbing centre. \nPrice: Rmb50 to cover venue costs \nBring: Any friends you like\, a yoga mat\, water\, yoga blocks if you like. (If you don’t have a mat then please let us know in advance and we can sort one out for you.) \nSign up by messaging Sophia. WeChat ID: scy175
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/sunday-yoga-for-friends-of-the-fccc-2/
LOCATION:DesFit D studio\, Destination 3rd Floor Studio (Gongti West Road)\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220331T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220331T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201120
CREATED:20220323T070100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T111841Z
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SUMMARY:FCCC HAPPY HOUR
DESCRIPTION:Shake off the March blues at the FCCC’s monthly happy hour\n\nThe 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!
URL:https://fccchina.org/event/fccc-happy-hour-4/
LOCATION:JingA Kerry Center\, Beijing Kerry Center\, North Tower 1\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Events,Happy Hour
ORGANIZER;CN="FCCC":MAILTO:fcccadmin@gmail.com
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