Join us for a China Seminar talk on “Post-Apec Chinese Foreign Policy Under Xi : Charm Offensive 2.0?" with Professor Tang
3rd March 2015 at 4pm in A18, Si Yuan Building, Jubilee Campus, The University of Nottingham
The seminar format is:
4.00-5.00 Guest speaker
5.00-5.30 Q&A
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided on arrival
Title: Post-Apec Chinese Foreign Policy Under Xi : Charm Offensive 2.0?"?
Abstract:
Chinese foreign policy under Xi Jinping after APEC 2014 seemed to have entered a new phase of moderation with emphasis on win win cooperation. This is in sharp contrast with the more assertive stance displayed by Xi soon after he assumed office. Has China's charm offensive returned or is this simply a case of APEC blue that will not last?
Towards the end of the 2000s, China began moving away from the low-profile approach laid down by Deng Xiaoping to a become more high profile and active globally. This new approach, particularly over territorial disputes in the East China and South China Seas, has been described as assertive or even abrasive by some observers. After assuming leadership, Since coming to power Xi has projected a confident and forward looking "strongman" image with determination to protect China's core national interests of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and economic development.
This talk is an attempt to assess if the more moderate approach since the end of 2014 is a longer term foreign policy or simply a tactical retreat by reviewing Xi's foreign strategy and agenda after he successfully consolidated his power as China's paramount leader.
Bio of Speaker:
Professor James T H Tang is the dean of school of social sciences, Singapore Management University, he is a Professor of Political Science and also a Special Advisor to the President on Greater China. Professor Tang received his PhD from University of London in 1987, his research interests include: International Relations, Chinese foreign policy, Non-traditional security threats in East Asia and Political transition in Hong Kong.
The seminars are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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