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September 1, 2010
Change is afoot in North Korea. Kim Jong Il just returned from a lightning dash to China, his main ally, presumably in search of material and political support in a time of great uncertainty. The fallout of the Cheonan sinking continues to unfold: The U.S. has just slapped new sanctions on North Korea, and a new round of naval exercises with South Korea commences this weekend. Meanwhile, Kim, is health reportedly in decline, is grooming his third son as heir in a race against time. Glyn Ford, a member of the European Parliament, is just back from a trip to Pyongyang and will share his thoughts on the current state of play and what dividends engagement may bring at this time.
DATE: Friday, September 3
TIME: 2:00-3:30pm
VENUE:
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Liangmahe Nanlu 4
荷 兰王国驻华大 使馆 – 北京
中 华人民共和国北京市亮马河 南路4号
Phone: 010 85320200
ENTRANCE: free to FCCC members, 50 RMB on the door to non-members
REGISTRATION: email fcccadmin@gmail.com so we know numbers and for security
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Glyn Ford was a British Labour member of the European Parliament from 1984 to 2009, during which he has almost constantly been a member of the Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula and Japan. His book “North Korea on the brink: struggle for survival” (Pluto Press, 2008) has been published also in Japanese and Korean, and is currently being translated into Chinese. Before his election to the European Parliament, Glyn worked as a researcher in Manchester University’s Department of Science and Technology Policy, and as professor at the famous Tokyo University.
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August 31, 2010
Innovation Works was founded one year ago as a business building and investment platform targeting early-stage Internet companies. Its opening received a lot of attention because of its high-profile founder: Kai-Fu Lee, the force behind Microsoft Research China and Google China. It also triggered much debate about whether this type of Silicon Valley style early-stage investing is suitable for China.
After a quiet year in which Innovation Works has largely stayed out of the headlines, Lee will give FCCC an inside view of what his team has been working on, including an Android-based Operating System tailored for Chinese users, an “iTunes for non-iPhones”, an analytic and advertising platform for mobile developers, a social gaming platform that will reach 30 countries, and an innovative e-commerce website. Lee will also outline a new program offering first-time entrepreneurs a chance to receive funding and disclose that more industry giants are investing in Innovation Works.
This event will be hosted in Innovation Works’ new facilities, which will be used for the first time.
DATE: September 6 (Monday)
TIME: 10:30am-12:00pm
VENUE:
Disanji Tower Block B 18/
66 North 4th Ring Road West
Haidian District, Beijing
北京市海淀区北四环西路66号 第三极大厦
ENTRANCE: free to FCCC members, 50 rmb on the door to non-members
REGISTRATION: email fcccadmin@gmail.com so we know numbers and for security clearance
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Kai-Fu Lee is Chairman and CEO of Innovation Works. A computer scientist by training who received a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 1988, Lee was a leading figure in the establishment of Microsoft Research China and Google China.
We’d like to thank Andy Mok, president of Red Pagoda Resources and associate member of FCC China, for helping organize this event!
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August 30, 2010
Event Premiere: Meet the CEO (first in an occasional series)
Joerg Wuttke, Chief Representative of BASF China, will share his thoughts on the current business climate in China.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Since joining BASF in 1997, Mr. Wuttke has been responsible for helping guide the company’s investment strategies for China, negotiate large projects, and cultivate government relations. In 1999 he was founding member of the German Chamber of Commerce in China and from 2001 to 2004 was Chairman of the Board. From April 2007 to April 2010, Mr. Wuttke served as President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
BASF Greater China’s revenues in 2009 were about Euro 4.1bn. BASF is the largest chemicals company in the world.
PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Wuttke will speak in his capacity as former President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. His views are not meant to represent those of BASF.
DATE: September 1 (Wednesday)
TIME: 10:30am-12:00pm
VENUE:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
17, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
德意志联邦共和国驻华大使馆 – 北京市朝阳区东直门外大街17号
Tel: 8532 9000 (map)
ENTRANCE: free to FCCC members, 50 rmb on the door to non-members
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Please bring your passport or photo ID!
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August 19, 2010
Since 1988, China has been running a huge experiment in village democracy. The results have been mixed. More than 3 million village-level officials have been elected—sometimes, however, in contentious circumstances. There are few signs that such elections will occur at higher government levels. But this process encapsulates many of the challenges that face China as it looks to build on its dramatic economic experiments with political reform. This talk will link what is happening at the most basic level of governance in China with the fate of the nation as a whole.
DATE: Tuesday, August 31
TIME: 4:30-6:00pm
VENUE:
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Liangmahe Nanlu 4
荷 兰王国驻华大 使馆 – 北京
中 华人民共和国北京市亮马河 南路4号
Phone: 010 85320200
Website: click here
ENTRANCE: free to FCCC members, 50 RMB on the door to non-members
REGISTRATION: email fcccadmin@gmail.com so we know numbers and for security clearance
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Kerry Brown is Senior Fellow at Chatham House on the Asia Programme. His book on village elections, “Ballot Box China,” will be published in early 2011. Kerry has worked in the China Section of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, as First Secretary in Beijing, and as head of the Indonesia East Timor Section at the FCO. His books include “The Cultural Revolution in Inner Mongolia” and “Friends and Enemies: The Past, Present and Future of the Communist Party of China”.
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August 4, 2010
Come hang out with our members and fellow friends over a drink!
DATE: Friday, August 6th
TIME: 6:30-10:30pm
VENUE: The Bookworm
ENTRANCE: Free. Non-members very welcome as always
DIZZY DRINKS DISCOUNT: FCCC members wielding a valid FCCC membership card get the usual crazy discounts on drought Carlsberg and Yanjing, bottled Tsing Tao, house wine and mixed drinks.
