The China International Book Trading Corporation (CIBTC), with the support of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC), cordially invites you to a book symposium on Volume V of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, alongside a seminar marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI), on 3 December 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00 CET.
The symposium will explore the key themes and perspectives presented in Volume V, offering participants an opportunity to gain further insight into China’s governance approach and development priorities.
The seminar will review the GDI’s progress and achievements over the past five years, while providing a platform for exchanging perspectives on international development, cultural exchanges and opportunities for practical cooperation between Belgium and China.
Bringing together Belgian and Chinese representatives, business leaders and other stakeholders, the event aims to foster dialogue, mutual understanding and closer engagement between Europe and China.
Agenda:
16:00-16:30: Registration and welcome
16:30-16:40: Opening introduction
16:40-16:50: Opening remarks by a representative of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Belgium
16:50-17:00: Remarks by Vincent De Saedeleer, Deputy Managing Director of CSP Zeebrugge Terminal
17:00-17:10: Remarks by a Belgian guest speaker
17:10-17:20: Remarks by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the BCECC
17:20-18:00: Open discussion and networking reception
Registration:
Free of charge, but registration is mandatory.
Please register by 26 November 2026 via events@bcecc.be
Location:
Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Brussels Branch
Regentlaan 35 Boulevard du Régent
1000 Brussels