Converging at expo 2010:
Comparing Shanghai and Hong Kong - developmental positioning and competitive strength
(Upcoming)

Co-Organized by:

• Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Shanghai office)
• Hong Kong International Relations Resaerch Association, Roundtable Community
  

Supported by:

• The International Relations Research Programme, CUHK

The main theme of the conference will be “Converging at expo 2010: comparing Shanghai and Hong Kong - developmental positioning and competitive strength”, with the followings sub-topics:

1: Developmental positioning and competitive strength
2: Economic cooperation and competition between Shanghai and Hong Kong
3: External relations and assistance to China’s Modernization
4: Legal and administrative system and the political effects

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Conference on ‘Improving the Human Destiny’

Organized by:

• Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, Lingnan University

Co-organized by:

• Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies
• Centre for Asian Pacific Studies
• Centre for Humanities Research
• Centre for Public Policy Studies
• Hong Kong International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Community

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Seminar by Prof. Takeshi Hamashita - Viewing sovereignty from the new perspective

Professor Hamashita Takeshi is a senior scholar of history who has focused on the network of trade, migration, and financial remittances in Asia. Professor Hamashita has played a pioneering role in the creation of a historical image of Asia as a regional order using novel methods. He has won plaudits both in Japan and overseas for remaking the Western-oriented perspective of world history and the view of Asian history focused on nation-states.

Organized by:

• Hong Kong International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Community

Discussants:

• Prof. Simon SHEN
• Mr. HUI Ching
  

Co-organized by:

• International Relations Research Programme, HKIAPS, CUHK
• Centre for Governance and Citizenship, HKIED
  

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Global Political Economy Forum:
"When HK meets Islam: Economic Opportunities and Challenges..."

Co-organized by:

• International Relations Research Programme, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies,The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Islamic Culture Association (Hong Kong)
• Hong Kong International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Community

Supported by:

• Roundtable Education and Research Community
• Hong Kong Policy Research Institute: International Relation
• The Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (MGPE) Programme, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

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China’s Diplomacy in the 21st Century – A New Perspective

Organized by:

• International Relations Research Programme, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Asia-Africa Development Research Institute, Development Research Centre of the State Council, People’s Republic of China

Supported by:

• Hong Kong International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Community
• Central Policy Unit
• Master of Global Political Economy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Yazhou Zhoukan
• Mingpao
• RTHK
• Joint Publishing (Hong Kong) Company Limited
• Centre of International Relations, Hong Kong Policy Research Institute Limited
• Hong Kong Industry Commerce and Professional Association
• Yew Chung Community College
• Fairtaste
  

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“Greater China” in an Era of Globalization

Organised by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific-Studies (HKIAPS)
• Association of Chinese Political Studies (ACPS-USA)

Co-sponsored by:

• HKIAPS
• ACPS-USA
• Hong Kong International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Community

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The Inaugural East Asian Conference in Georgian Court University (GCU) 2007

Organized by:

• Georgian Court University History Department

Strong supporters (in alphabetical order):

• GCU Conferences and Special Events
• GCU Dept of Holistic Health
• GCU History Department
• GCU Library
• GCU Music Dept
• GCU Office of IT
• GCU Provost Office
• Hong Kong International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Community
• Stateside Education Consultants/Easterntea.com

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The U.S. Government's Anti-terrorism Strategy: Prospects for 2008 and Beyond

Organized by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• U.S. Consulate General (Hong Kong and Macau Office)
• International Relations Research Association (IRRA) of Roundtable Community

Speaker:

• Anthony Cordesman, The Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

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Balancing Progress and Preservation - The U.S. Experience of Sustainable Development
by Paul Stronski, Economic Officer, United States Consulate General in Hong Kong

Organized by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• U.S. Consulate General (Hong Kong and Macau Office)
• International Relations Research Association (IRRA) of Roundtable Community

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Human Rights Report of the United States: Issues, Agenda and its Repercussion
by Mr. Matthew Tyson, Political Officer, United States Consulate General in Hong Kong

Organized by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• U.S. Consulate General (Hong Kong and Macau Office)
• International Relations Research Association (IRRA) of Roundtable Community

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An American Perspective on Iraq and its possible future
by Michael Perkinson, Naval Liaison Officer, United States Consulate

Organized by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• U.S. Consulate General (Hong Kong and Macau Office)
• International Relations Research Association (IRRA) of Roundtable Community

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American Views on the Rise of China
by Director of Publice Affairs, U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong

Organized by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• U.S. Consulate General (Hong Kong and Macau Office)
• International Relations Research Association (IRRA) of Roundtable Community

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