EU-CHINA: Implications of the Beijing Summit 

November 6th 2003
Hotel Crowne Plaza,
Rue de la Loi 107, Brussels

One day International Conference

In collaboration with:
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung

Conference Photographs

Conference Programme and Invitation Letter (pdf)

List of Participants (pdf)

Venue:     Hotel Crowne Plaza, Rue de la Loi 107, Brussels
Dates :     November 6th 2003

Preliminary Programme

13:30 Registration and Coffee

14:00  Introduction to the EU-China International Conference
Chair: Dr. Peter R. Weilemann, Director, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, European Office, Brussels

Co-Chair: Mr Jürgen Wilke, Head of Unit for China, Institute for International Contact and Co-operation, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung, Munich

The outcome of the EU-China summit in Beijing
Ms Cristina Ravaglia, Counselor and Head of the North East Asia Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Italy ( Italian Presidency of the European Union )

Mr Zhao Xu Ma, Minister Counselor,  Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Brussels

Mr James Moran, Head of China Unit, DG External Relations, Directorate H - Asia ( European Commission )

15:00  First Session
Beyond the figures:
Socio-economic challenges facing China 
Chairperson, to be announced.

China’s economic transition – a model of gradualism? (pdf)
Dr Willem van der Geest, Director, European Institute for Asian         Studies, Brussels

China’s membership in the WTO – what progress so far?
Prof. Fru Chai Yu, Deputy Chief, Department  of Economics,
Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing

China’s rural/urban dichotomy, urbanisation and movement of workers (shockwave)
Dr Leila Fernandez-Stembridge, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Madrid

Open Discussion

15:45 Coffee break

16:00 Second Session
Political reform - Governance issues
Chair: Mr Per Gahrton MEP, Vice-Chairman, EP Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China

China's political transition: trends and prospects (pdf)
Prof. Zhang Wei-wei, Modern Asia Research Centre, Geneva

China’s social reform as an issue of governance
Prof Elisabeth Croll, School of Oriental and African Studies, London

Reform of the Educational system in China
Prof. Dr. Lie, Beida University, Beijing

Governance issues in China: what implications for the EU-China dialogue? (pdf)
Prof. Suzanne Weigelin-Schwriedzik, University of Vienna

Open Discussion

17:15 Coffee break
 
17:30 Third Session
Global and Regional Security Issues
Chair: Brigitte Langenhagen, MEP, EP Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China

What comes first in China’s regional policy? Chances and challenges for a new engagement (pdf)
Prof. Wang Xiaolu, National Economic Research Institute, China Reform Foundation, Beijing

A new dialogue on security cooperation between China, EU and NATO
Dr Jamie Shea, Director of Information and Press, NATO, Brussels

Open Discussion

 Academic Summaries and Policy Implications for EU-China Relations

Dr. Zhang Wei-wei, Modern Asia Research Centre, Geneva
Prof. Gustaaf Geeraerts, Centre for Peace and Security Studies,
Free University, Brussels (VUB)

19:00    Close of the meeting followed by Reception

Conference Photographs
 
Conference Programme and Invitation Letter (pdf)

List of Participants (pdf)