The Chinese Dream – put forth by President Xi Jinping soon after he ascended to China’s top leadership position in November 2012 – calls for realizing a moderately prosperous society, national rejuvenation and people’s happiness. In light of his official visit to Belgium end of March, I am pleased to invite you to a seminar on Xi Jinping and his Chinese Dream on March 26, 2014 to hear the diverse views of Belgian officials and scholars about how the Chinese Dream concept championed by President Xi Jinping will influence both countries and the world.
Agenda:
14.30 – 15.00 Registration
15.00 – 15.10 Welcome words by Mr. Bernard Dewit, Chairman of the BCECC
15.10 – 15.30 Xi Jinping and his Chinese dream by Professor Dr. Nicolas Standaert, Professor & head of Sinology KU Leuven
15.30 – 15.50 China’s role in global governance by Professor Dr. Gustaaf Geeraerts, Professor International Relations VUB & Director Brussels Institute of Contemporary Studies (BICCS)
15.50 – 16.05 The development of China-Belgium relations by Dr. Jan Hoogmartens, China Desk Manager, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium
16.05 – 16.20 Q&A
16.20 – 17.20 Networking drink
Venue:
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
Brussels National Airport
1930 Brussels
Located across the departure halls of the airport.
This event is 30€ (VAT excl.)/person for BCECC members and for non-members 60€ (VAT excl.)/person.
Interested in joining us? Please register online or send the attached registration form by e-mail to events@bcecc.be or by fax to 02 649 04 39 before March 20, 2014.
Looking forward to meeting you there!