In recent years, China's power and influence have grown beyond expectations, even those of its own leaders. Correspondingly, China's foreign policy agenda has evolved and the country can be expected to become more engaged with international responsibilities. It is essential that the international community understand China's strategic thinking and try to forecast how it might develop in accordance with China's national interests. In this public lecture series, the LSE IDEAS East Asia International Affairs Programme brings together some of the best scholars and most prominent foreign policy practitioners in Europe and China to discuss the future of the Chinese foreign policy.
These events are free and open to all with no ticket or pre-registration required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For more information please email us here.
The Paradox of China's Peaceful Rise
Tuesday 7 October 2014, 6.30 - 8.00pm, Sheikh Zayed Theatre, NAB
Speaker: Professor Barry Buzan; Discussant: Professor Arne Westad; Chair: Professor Michael Cox
A Changing World and China
Wednesday 22 October 2014, 6.30 - 8.00pm, Sheikh Zayed Theatre, NAB
Speaker: Ambassador Wu Jianmin; Chair: Professor Arne Westad