International Forum for Contemporary Chinese Studies
Inaugural Conference
“Post-Olympic China: globalisation and sustainable
development after three decades of reform”
19-21 November 2008, Nottingham, U.K.
Organiser:
School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham
Co-organisers:
John L Thornton China Center, Brookings Institution, Washington
Policy Advisory Committee, China Western Returned Scholars Association, Beijing
Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University
Sponsors:
The University of Nottingham
The Leverhulme Centre for Research on Globalisation and Economic Policy (GEP)
The Office of the Chinese Language Council International
Routledge Publisher
1. Background
China’s rapid emergence as a global economic power has created strong demand throughout the
world for cutting-edge research and policy analysis on contemporary China. This international
forum is to be established to bring together key research institutions, scholars, policy makers
and industry leaders world-wide to form a platform aimed at facilitating the exchange of
research and policy ideas related to China and its impact.
To mark the establishment of this Forum, the University of Nottingham, the Brookings
Institution, the Policy Advisory Committee of the China Western Returned Scholars
Association as well as China Overseas Returnees Scholars Network are hosting an inaugural
conference to be held 19-21 November 2008 at the University of Nottingham in the United
Kingdom.
The University of Nottingham is a world-class university; it is currently ranked as a top-10
university in the UK and among the top 70 world-wide. The School of Contemporary Chinese
Studies, including its China Policy Institute and its Confucius Institute, has become one of the
largest and strongest research centres on Contemporary China in the UK and Europe.
Following this inaugural conference, an annual conference will be held in different parts of the
world, including China, Europe and the United States of America.
2. Themes
The central theme of the conference is the exploration of the dynamics, trends and policy issues
affecting China’s sustainable development after three decades of reform. Scholars and PhD
students are invited to submit papers on, but not limited to, the following subjects:
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Globalisation and China’s economic and business development
China’s rise and international relations
Roles of science and technology in China’s sustainable development
Social justice, sustainability and policy interventions
Other relevant topics and panel suggestions are also welcome.
3. Guest Speakers
Many leading figures and known scholars have been confirmed to present papers or deliver
keynote speeches including:
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Her Excellency Madam FU Ying, Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy, UK
Professor David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor elect of University of Nottingham
Sir David Brewer, Chairman, China-Britain Business Council, UK
Professor Wing Thye WOO, the Brookings Institution, USA
Professor Shujie YAO, University of Nottingham, UK
Professor WANG Huiyao, Western Returned Scholars Association, China
Professor Yongnian ZHENG, University of Nottingham, UK
Professor Jon Sigurdson, The Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
Professor Peter HO, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Professor David Norse, University College London, UK
Professor Jun ZHANG, Fudan University, China
Professor Yang YAO, Beijing University, China
4. Conference organising committee:
Professor Shujie YAO (Chairman, University of Nottingham)
Professor Wing Thye WOO (Brookings Institution)
Professor WANG Huiyao (China Western Returned Scholars Association)
Mr. Richard Pascoe (University of Nottingham)
Dr Bin WU (University of Nottingham)
Conference secretary general, Dr Bin WU
Conference administrator, Miss Davina Malcolm
5. Outcomes
All papers will be considered for initial publication as working papers in the China Policy
Institute (CPI) Discussion Paper Series. Selected papers will be considered for inclusion in an
edited volume to be published by Routledge as part of its China Policy series. It is also planned
to produce a special issue of a leading Chinese studies journal based on other papers submitted.
6. Registration
All attendants should register online or send a completed registration form to the conference
organiser by post or email. Standard registration fee is £95. A discounted rate for early
registration is £70 for those who register before 31 August 2008. The registration fee for PhD
students is £40.
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Submission of abstracts of no more than 300 words
Early registration (online or by email)
Submission of full papers
The draft programme
30 September 2008
31 August 2008
31 October 2008
31 October 2008
8. Contact
For abstract/paper submission:
For enquiries and further details:
Web address:
sustainable-conference@nottingham.ac.uk
Dr Bin Wu, bin.wu@nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk/chinese
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