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1 Young China Watchers (YCW) – Lau China Institute China Conference 2019 PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines #YCWChina2019 1300 – 1700 Young China Watchers (YCW) Young China Watcher of the Year Award 2019 #YoungChinaWatcherOfTheYear 1730 – 1930 November 2, 2019 The Edmond J. Safra Theatre Hall, King’s College London 2 Young China Watchers (YCW) – Lau China Institute China Conference 2019 PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines Following on from the success of our 2017 and 2018 conferences, Young China Watchers (YCW) and King’s College Lau China Institute are again bringing together leading China experts and emerging Young China Watchers on a single platform to analyse China’s past, present and future. This year’s Conference coincides with the 70th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In response to the sensationalisation and oversimplification of many China-related issues and events in the media, the Conference topics will focus beyond some of the click-bait seen in the media and will centre around the theme: “PRC at 70: Behind the Headlines”. As part of a half-day programme, leading China experts and emerging young thinkers will explore important and overlooked themes emerging from China today, through three complementary lenses. The discussions will explore the role science and technology play in China’s economic development, how China’s actions in the developing world are perceived by the recipient countries and the impact China’s millennials are making in Chinese society. YCW have sourced experts from the UK and abroad to share their insights and help our community better understand China’s place in the world. The aims for the conference are two-fold: to bring the latest thinking on Chinese politics, society and history to the next generation of China watchers in London; and to provide a forum to connect those China watchers with each other and with experts in the relevant fields. We are delighted to welcome this year’s keynote speaker: Jonathan Fenby CBE. Please join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #YCWChina2019 Please note: the conference is being broadcast live on YCW’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Please inform us if you do not wish to appear in the broadcast. 3 Young China Watchers (YCW) Young China Watcher of the Year Award Young China Watchers (YCW) is excited to announce the second annual Young China Watcher of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize a young professional who has made an extraordinary contribution to the global understanding of China, be that in the realm of politics, business, academia, or civil society. The initiative aims to elevate the work of up-and-coming talent within the global community of China observers, thinkers, and doers. Last year, we launched the award in our New York City Chapter with a distinguished group of judges. At last year’s award ceremony our inaugural winner, Oma Lee, a rising star China’s non-profit sphere, gave a talk on the importance of finding one’s sweet spot in the ever-changing world of China watching. This year’s winner will be honoured at a celebration held on November 2, 2019 at King’s College in London. This year’s shortlist for Young China Watcher of the Year included: • Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian — Investigative journalist • Emily Feng — Beijing correspondent, NPR • Karoline Kan — Author of Under Red Skies; Beijing editor, China Dialogue • Simon Shieh — Writer and educator; Co-founder of Spittoon Literary Magazine • Virginia Tan — Founding partner, Teja Ventures; Co-founder of both She Loves Tech and Lean In China This year’s panel of judges comprised a diverse group of experienced China watchers, including: • Jamil Anderlini, Asia Editor of the Financial Times • Juliana Liu, Editor at Inkstone • Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College, London • Mimi Zou, Fangda Career Development Fellow in Chinese Commercial Law at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford • Duncan Clark, Chairman of BDA China and author of Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built 4 The panel decided to award the Winner of the 2019 Young China Watcher of the Year Award to Karoline Kan. Karoline is being recognised for her contributions to telling her story—and the story of Chinese millennials—to an international audience. Karoline is the Beijing editor at China Dialogue and author of Under Red Skies: Three Generations of Life, Loss, and Hope in China—an account of Karoline’s family that covers three generations. The Awards Ceremony will also feature a drinks reception and we are delighted to welcome a special keynote for the Awards: Caroline Wilson CMG. Please join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #YoungChinaWatcherOfTheYear Karoline Kan Winner, Young China Watcher of the Year 2019 5 Organisers The Lau China Institute, Kings College London The Lau China Institute is a multi-disciplinary centre for the study of all aspects of China and with partners across Greater China. It undertakes three core functions: High quality teaching through masters and doctoral programmes: The Institute currently has almost forty students in both categories, undertaking research in areas from China’s globalisation to its political economy, culture, history and scientific traditions. Extensive outreach through working in partnership with organisations in the business, government, media and public realms. King’s sits at the heart of a global city and next to an internationally important financial centre. Through its events, publications, policy seminars and other activities, the Lau China Institute seeks to engage with these communities and their expanding interests in China, and actively participates in the public debates on China-related issues within the UK and globally. Credible and high impact research: The Lau Institute seeks to support through visiting researchers, academic partnerships in China as well as publication and dissemination of clear, insightful and high-quality research. It has a particular interest in promoting innovative, multi-discipline research and research that can be related to policy outcomes. The Lau China Institute aspires to be the strategic body at the heart of King’s College London’s multi-faceted links with institutions, individuals and issues across Greater China. It aims to be a global centre, at the global university, in a global city, on a global issue. 6 Young China Watchers Young China Watchers (YCW) is a dynamic group of China -focused young professionals. Through regular roundtables and talks with senior figures in academic, policy and business communities, it provides a chance for engaged individuals to interact and discuss the most pressing issues emerging from China today. Through its fast-growing global network, the organisation seeks to foster the next generation of China- focused thought-leaders. YCW operated on an open membership policy, actively attracting all China-engaged, knowledgeable and policy-interested individuals. Its mission is to nurture a new community of people focused on and alert to China’s growing importance in international affairs. Expanding global network: YCW was first established in Beijing in the spring of 2010 and has steadily expanded its network to ten chapters, including Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, New York, Singapore, Brussels, San Francisco, Washington and Berlin with over 4,000 members globally. YCW carries out this ambitious agenda through both its Global Speaker Series and Dinner Discussions, which aim to bring together local communities of members with expert speakers in an informal setting. Engaging YCW’s local communities: In addition to fostering local YCW communities through its city chapters, YCW’s Global Editorial Team interviews leading experts and past YCW speakers on leading China- related issues as well as feature outstanding young professionals working on China across all topics and disciplines. YCW’s Mentorship Programmes in Beijing and London link “YCWers” as mentors to young professionals and graduate students at leading universities. Its annual Pulse Survey examines the views of the global community of young professionals engaged in China. YCW also runs an Annual Essay Competition in partnership with King’s College London that aims to discover bright young writers, addressing topics related to China. 7 CONFERENCE & AWARDS AGENDAS The YCW-LCI China Conference will be proceeded by the YCW Young China Watcher of the Year Awards Ceremony, which Conference attendees are most welcome to attend. The Awards Ceremony will also feature a drinks reception. YCW-LCI China Conference 1230-1730 1230-1300 – Registration 1300-1310 – Opening Remarks by King’s College London and YCW James Tunningley, Head of YCW London and UK Government Dr Igor Rogelja, Teaching Fellow, Lau China Institute, King's College London 13.10 – Conference Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Fenby CBE, Chairman China, TSLombard and st author of Will China Dominate the 21 Century? 1330-1415 – Panel 1: Science and Technology, Laying the Groundwork Moderator: Frederick Ladbury, Director of Operations of YCW London, Policy Analyst at Bank of England Panel: 1. Dr Matthieu Burnay, Associate Professor in Global Law, Queen Mary University of London 2. Adam Knight, Co-Founder, Tong Digital & PhD Student, University of Leiden 3. Steven Jiawei Hai, PhD Student, Lau China Institute, King’s College London 1415-1500– Lunch and networking 1500-1545 - Panel 2: Chinese Diplomacy and the Developing World, Friend or Foe? Moderator: James Tunningley, Head of YCW London & UK Government Panel: