International Forum for Contemporary Chinese Studies Inaugural Conference “Post-Olympic China: globalisation and sustainable development after three decades of reform” School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham Policy Advisory Committee, China Western Returned Scholars Association 19-21 November 2008 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 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; its current ranking in the university league tables is top 10 in the UK and top 70 world-wide. The School of Contemporary Chinese Studies, including its China Policy Institute and the 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, but not limit to, submit papers to address the following subjects: - 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 give keynote speeches including: 4. Conference organising committee: 5. Outcomes: We plan to publish an edited book by Routledge. 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 July 2008. The registration fee for PhD students is £40. 7. Deadlines: 8. Contact: General inquiry, abstract/paper submission, Miss Davina Malcolm,
• Ms FU Ying, Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy, UK
• Professor David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor elect of Nottingham University
• Wing Thye Woo, the Brookings Institution, USA
• Professor Shuijie Yao, Nottingham University, UK
• Professor WANG Huiyao, Western Returned Scholars Association, China
• Professor TANG Min, Development Studies Centre of the State Council
• Professor Yongnian Zheng, Nottingham University, UK;
• Professor Jon Sigurdson, The Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden
• Professor Peter Ho, University of Groningen, Netherlands
• Professor David Norse, University College London.
• Professor Shujie YAO (Chairman, University of Nottingham)
• 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.
• Submission of abstracts of no more than 300 words 30 June 2008
• Notification of acceptance of abstracts 16 July 2008
• Early registration (online or by email) 31 August 2008
• Submission of full papers 30September 2008
• The draft programme 15 October 2008.
email to: Davina.malcolm@nottingham.ac.uk, tel. 0044 115 8467769.
Specific inquiries and further details, Dr Bin Wu,
email to: Bin.wu@nottingham.ac.uk
