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CIGI'08: China in the Shifting World Order
Approximately 200 leading experts and policy makers from Canada and around the world gather to discuss possible solutions to the issues raised by CIGI's research.
Where
This event is by invitation only.
CIGI’08, the fourth annual conference, will explore China’s impact as an emerging power on the world stage. It will examine how international governance structures and different regions are adjusting to this new force. CIGI'08 will bring together international experts, academics, practitioners and policy makers to discuss the global economic and political ramifications of China's dramatic growth.
The Centre for International Governance Innovation
CIGI is an independent, nonpartisan think tank that addresses international governance challenges. Led by a group of experienced practitioners and distinguished academics, CIGI supports research, forms networks, advances policy debate, builds capacity and generates ideas for multilateral governance improvements. Conducting an active agenda of research, events and publications, CIGI's interdisciplinary work includes collaboration with policy, business and academic communities around the world.
Featured Articles
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?