Monday, July 10, 2017, 12:00 - 14:00

China’s Major-country Diplomacy: Ideas and Practices

Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English

China is rarely out of the news lately, whether it is over the country's role in mediating in the North Korea crisis, its stance on Taiwan and Hong Kong, or with grand initiatives such as President Xi Jinping's One Belt-One Road (OBOR) project.

The world's second largest economy also appears to be emerging as a defender of free trade in the protectionist era of US president Donald Trump. Territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas also keep China in the public eye

But what are China's wider aims and ambitions under President Xi as the world's most populous nation extends its diplomatic and economic presence into virtually every corner of the world? Two seasoned experts from the world of diplomacy and academe will offer their views to the FCCJ in a relatively rare opportunity to get the "inside track" on Chinese official thinking.

Rong Ying is Vice President and Senior Research Fellow of China Institute of International Studies (CIIS). His main Research Fields: China's relationships with neighboring countries; political and security issues in South Asia.

Qin Yaqing is President and Professor of International Studies of China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) and Chancellor of China Diplomatic Academy.

Both gentlemen have long and distinguished careers in the field of international affairs and the FCCJ is fortunate to welcome them.

Please reserve in advance, 3211-3161 or on the website(still & TV cameras inclusive). The charge for members/members' guest is 1,750/2,700 yen; non-members eligible to attend may pay in cash by e mail reservation (front@fccj.or.jp). (Menu:sautéed salmon with tapenade.) Reservations canceled less than one hour in advance for working press members, and 24 hours for all others, will be charged in full. Reservations and cancellations are not complete without confirmation. For meal service, please enter the room by 12:25.

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Qin Yaqing                          Rong Ying