Ezra Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor, Harvard University
May 14, 2012
Speaker: Professor Ezra Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences Emeritus at Harvard University. Host: Dr. Victor Fung, Vice- Chairman of the Chi
Daniel Bell, Chair Professor, Schwarzman Scholars program, Tsinghua University
May 05, 2012
The Communist party of China faces a colossal legitimacy crisis. The scandal surrounding Bo Xilai, once a party leadership contender, poses a threat to the regi
Tong Zhiwei, Professor, East China University of Political Science and Law
Apr 25, 2012
China’s all-round reform, especially its political one, has long suffered from interference and obstruction from the extreme left. Dealing with Bo Xilai’s serious disciplinary violation and the related Chongqing cases with a strong rule of law will help remove obstacles posed by the extreme left in China’s road to reform, thereby initiating political reform including change to the judicial system.
Martin Jacques, Author of 'When China Rules the World'
Apr 25, 2012
What does the Bo affair tell us about China? The very fact that so much of it has entered the public domain – and in real time, as opposed to long after the event – is a sign that it is now far more difficult to keep these things under wraps. The growth of the internet, microblogs and a more lightly censored media mean that Chinese society is far more open and porous than was previously the case.
Jacob Stokes, Research Assistant, Center for a New American Security
Apr 25, 2012
The U.S. presidential race to date has seen its fair share heated rhetoric concerning China, in particular from Republican front-runner Mitt Romney. While it’s essential for the U.S. leaders to stand firmly in support of American interests and values, candidates should be wary of letting political point-scoring damage the world’s most important bilateral relationship
Yu Xintian, Director, Shanghai Institutes for Int'l Studies
Apr 24, 2012
In his recent government work report, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has set the mission for facilitating substantial cultural progress and prosperity, noting that
Fu Weigang, VP, Shanghai Institute of Finance and Law
Apr 19, 2012
The biggest advantage of a childbearing quota trading system is to enable people longing for more children to fulfill their dream decently, on the one hand, and
Zhou Ruijin, Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief, People's Daily
Mar 23, 2012
When we renew our memory today of the speech made by our late leader Deng Xiaoping during his inspection tour of South China, we should emphasize one key point,
Mar 13, 2012
Unrestrained and outspoken Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) members often outshine National People’s Congress (NPC) deputies when
Damien Ma, Fellow, Paulson Institute
Mar 05, 2012
For Wen Jiabao this National People’s Congress (NPC) will be the beginning of the end of his political career. Not only will the premier deliver an economic ag