7th Global China Dialogue: Reforming Global Governance, 2021
The 7th Global China Dialogue (GCD VII), with the theme ‘Reforming Global Governance’, will be held on 10th December 2021. This is the planned culmination of a series that began in 2014 with the aim of bringing together scholars and practitioners from China and the rest of the world to exchange their insights into the
problems that challenge human existence on our planet today. Our aim is to yield proposals for the reform of global governance based on these insights.
We consider global governance in the broadest sense to cover the worldwide ordering of society to enable the peoples of the world to meet existential challenges, and to give the chance for human beings everywhere to lead fulfilling lives. China’s ‘community of a shared future for mankind’ also provided the world with a similar vision. Our panels of discussants from China and other countries will be invited to examine four areas of strategic significance for realizing these or, indeed, any visions for the governance of human society at this time of crisis.
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Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter / GCA Annual Report (2020–2021)
Dear colleagues and friends,
As the Year of the Ox 2021 starts mooing, as usual it is our pleasure to send you our best wishes for the year and take the opportunity to give you an update on our situation and activities. We hope that you will continue to lend us your valued support, interest and participation in our activities.
Our 2020-2021 annual report covers our significant organizational changes, the expansion of our academic journals, and our various initiatives amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss our ongoing commitment to promoting Chinese studies globally, our participation in international dialogues, and our efforts in building a comprehensive global network. The report reflects our resilience and adaptability in these unprecedented times.
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Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter / GCA Annual Report (2019–2020)
Dear colleagues and friends,
The Year of the Rat has been a year of institutional reform: Global China Press and Global China Institute (GCI) have become Global Century Press and Global China Academy (GCA), respectively. For reasons of efficiency, we are applying to convert the existing charity into a Foundation CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). CCPN Global engages in work on China in comparative perspective, mainly via a global network and a peer-reviewed journal, for which it serves as a resource. The name of the journal, hitherto known as the Journal of China in Comparative Perspective (JCCP), is changing to Journal of China in Global and Comparative Perspectives (JCGCP), to reflect its widening scope.
Our 2019-2020 annual report discusses significant organizational changes, including renaming our press and journal to better reflect our global and comparative perspective. Our report underscores our dedication to Chinese studies within a global context, highlighting our academic and social projects, publications, and our role as a knowledge-based think tank. We also detail our active participation in global dialogues and our ongoing efforts to expand and enrich our global network.
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Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter / GCI Annual Report (2018–2019)
Dear Global China Institute members, colleagues and friends,
As the Year of the Pig 2019 starts oinking, as usual it is our pleasure to send you our best wishes for the year and take the opportunity to give you an update on our situation and activities, with links to our websites. We hope that you will continue to lend us your valued support, interest and participation in our activities.
The 2018-2019 annual report shows our focus has been on enhancing global understanding of China through our internet-based initiatives, academic research, and publications. We are committed to academic excellence and societal engagement, aiming to expand our global network and strengthen knowledge exchange between China and the world. This report reflects our journey and our plans for future growth and deeper global integration.
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Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter / GCI Annual Report (2017–2018)
Dear Global China Institute/CCPN Global members and friends,
As the Year of the Dog 2018 starts barking, as usual it is our pleasure to send you our best wishes for the year and take the opportunity to give you an update on our situation and activities, with links to our websites. We hope that you will continue to lend us your valued support, interest, and participation in our activities.
This Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter serves the end of year repaort of the Global China Institute and CCPN Global. It extensively covers our activities and achievements. It discusses our dedication to global and comparative-oriented Chinese studies, their unique internet-based operational approach, and our role as a knowledge exchange platform. The newsletter also outlines our various academic and societal projects, significant publications, and our emphasis on bridging Chinese and global perspectives. It highlights our expansive global network, scholarly contributions, and future aspirations as a progressive think tank.
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Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter / GCI Annual Report (2016–2017)
Dear CCPN Global and Global China Institute members and friends,
As the Year of the Rooster 2017 spreads its wings, we send you our best wishes for the vear and take the opportunity to giveyou an update on our situation and activities, with links to our websites. We hope that you will continue to lend us youivalued interest. participation in our activities and support.
This Chinese New Year Greeting Newsletter outlines our aims, structure, personnel, and achievements. The Global China Institute focuses on promoting China’s study in a comparative perspective, bridging China and the world, and contributing to global society. The document details our organizational structure, internet-based operations, various projects and publications, and plans for future development. Significant emphasis is placed on their global network, academic work, and role as a knowledge-based think tank, with ongoing projects and publications in Chinese and global context.
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Director of CCPN Global received Mulan Award, 2014
Professor Xiangqun Chang, Director of CCPN Global, received a Mulan Award for her Contribution to Education by the Mulan Foundation Network on the 29th October 2014. The first annual Mulan Awards Dinner was held at the Drapers Hall to honour and recognise the achievement Chinese women. According to Mulan Foundation, it ‘aims to recognise and honour the achievements of Chinese women in the UK and elsewhere through Annual Awards and in the process build up a global network of top and successful Chinese women and young Chinese women on the way up, for networking, mentoring and to support and help each other as well as contribute to the wider community’.
I. Mulan Award Ceremony
Welcome and reception:
The guests were welcomed by Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chairman of Mulan Foundation Network; Dr Mee Ling Ng, OBE, the chair of the Awards’ judging panel; and Lady Katy Tse Blair MBE (from left to right at the top right picture). At the bottom left picture Mr Neil Clarke, CCPN Global volunteer, with Ms Xinran Xue, author of 7 books published in over 37 languages. She also worked at BBC World Service as a journalist, translated several important literary works into Chinese (including Pinter’s entire theatrical bibliography) and founded a charity – The Mothers’ Bridge of Love. At the bottom right shows Dr Thomas Clarke, Senior Teaching Fellow of Imperial College London, Trustee of CCPN Global, with Polly Yu, a Solicitor from Bloomsbury Law.
Dinner banquet:
Nearly 200 guests attended the Mulan Awards Dinner 2014 for honouring the achievements of Chinese women at the Drapers Hall. Attendees also included Ms Qingling Guo, an International Trade Adviser UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in the bottom left picture); and Ms Elaine Pooke (bottom right), English Heritage’s Production Manager, who has over 25 years’ experience in the Printing and Publishing Industry, and helped in the design of CCPN Global’s new leaflet. She is also Managing Ambassador for the Mayor of London.
Awards presentation:
Dr Mee Ling OBE, Chair of judges of panel of the Mulan Awards announced that Dr Xiangqun Chang, Director of CCPN Global is the Winner for her contribution to education (top left), Professor Danny Quah of the London School of Economics and Political Science, presented the award to Professor Chang (top right and bottom left). Coincidentally, Professor Quah was Chairman of the Management Committee of CCPN (China in Comparative Perspective Network) at LSE before CCPN Global was registered as an academic charity in 2013. The picture at bottom right is Xiangqun with Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chairman of Mulan Foundation Network.
Family, friends, and colleagues:
Dr Xiangqun Chang with Mr William Franklin, Business Development Consultant, Sophis Approach Limited and Ms Ingrid Cranfield, formerly Councillor for Lower Edmonton ward, and Deputy Mayor of Enfield Council (Top left picture); Xiangqun with her supportive family on top right picture; from bottom right: Dr Chang and family with Prof. Quah and his wife.
II. A list of winners:
1. Young Achiever of the Year
Winner: Ms Yaoqian Shang, Birmingham Royal Ballet. Graduate of The Royal Ballet and winner of the Ninette de Valois award 2013.
2. Contribution to Education
Winner: Professor Xiangqun Chang, Director of CCPN Global, a UK-based academic society focusing on the study of China and the Chinese from a comparative perspective. Research Associate, SOAS, University of London. Holder of several professorial and senior fellowships at Renmin, Peking, Fudan and Sun Yat-Sen Universities in China.
3. Contribution to Arts and Culture
Winner: Ms Betty Yao MBE. Director of Credential International Arts Management, UKIP and Projects Director at Asia House, London.
Winner: Ms Di Xiao. International pianist at Birmingham Conservatoire. Winner of first prize Brant International Piano Competition 2007.
4. Contribution to Science and Technology
Winner: Dr Sharon Heng. Specialty Registrar, Addenbrookes Eye Unit, Cambridge University Hospital. Research into age related macular regeneration (AMD) and founder of CHEF (Chan Heng Eye Foundation), a charity providing rehabilitation support for the visually impaired members of the Chinese community in London.
5. Contribution to Business and Enterprise
Winner: Ms Carol Hui. General Counsel for Heathrow Airport Holdings (formally BAA). Director of Heathrow Airport Limited. Previous roles include GC for Amey and Deputy GC for BG Group. Winner of the European General Counsel of the Year 2008.
Commendation: Ms Teresa Li. Owner of The Jobwall, an online job board for job seekers and employers. Winner of an enterprise award from the Scottish Asian Women’s Association.
6. Contribution to Charitable Causes and Philanthropy
Winner: Ms Viola Wong. Managing Director of Confiserie Benji Limited. Founder and benefactor of Benji’s Centre. The charity provides professional speech therapy to over 680 children with disabilities and from disadvantaged background.
7. Contribution to Public Service and Community
Winner: Ms Catherine Zeng. Head of Financial Services, Trade and Investment, HM Treasury. Previous roles include: Senior Policy Adviser, Financial Regulation and Markets, HM Treasury.
Commendation: Ms Min Rose. Promoting and connecting up UK-China business, enterprise and academic partnerships with the University of Nottingham and the wider Chinese community.
8. Outstanding Contribution at the International level
Winner: Ms Jiang Bing, Deputy Director of GBCC (Great Britain China Centre). Contribution to major UK-China collaborations in the field of the development of China’s legal and judicial system, by working with the Supreme People’s Court, the Chinese Ministry of Justice and legal scholars in academic institutions.
Commendation: Ms Huilin Proctor, Head of China Desk, DLA Piper UK LLP. The development of Chinese Corporate Law and an arts and culture ambassador in facilitating exchange of cultural excellence between UK and China.
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