Academic Conference

2008 Conference on the Rise of China in the Era of Anti-terrorism
Jointly Organized by the Association of Chinese Political Science,
Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK
International Relations Research Association, Roundtable Social Science Network

Date: 14-15 July 2008
Venue: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Seminar and outreach

Coming Seminars

1. China Factor Political Perspectives and Economic Interactions
By Dr. Gordon C.K. Cheung, University of Durham
Time: 12:00-13:30 (Thur) Nov 22
Venue: 8/F Tin Ka Ping Bld, CUHK
Lunch fee: Free Participation, HK$20 for lunch
Organized by : University Service Centre for China Studies, CUHK

2. The Politics of Pollution
By Dr. James D. Seymour
Time: 12:00-13:30 (Tue) Nov 20
Venue: 8/F Tin Ka Ping Bld, CUHK
Lunch fee: Free Participation, HK$20 for lunch
Organized by : University Service Centre for China Studies, CUHK

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Education

Global Elites 2007:

Global Elites 2007 was successfully organized in July 07 in the campus of The University of Hong Kong. This year, we have invited Mr. R. Nick Larsen, Vice Consulate ,US Consulate General, representatives of Oxfam, Edward Lam from Edward Lam Dance Theatre, and
Prof Simon Shen to be our guests speakers in the camp, and broaden the vision of our young elites.

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Debate

Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs:

First Round of Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs has begun on 17th Nov. Here are the result of the first 2 matches:

Match 1: St Peter's Secondary Schoolvs. Wah Ying College

Motion :
Financial Aid is not a effective way to solve African Poverty Issues
(金錢援助並非解決非洲貧窮問題的良方)

Result : 0 vs. 3, Wah Ying College won!

Match 2: Heep Yan Collegevs. Sacred Heart Canossian College

Motion :
Globalization is the major reason for underdevelopment in the Third World
(全球經濟一體化是第三世界落後的主要原因)

Result : 3 vs. 0, Heep Yan College won!

For inquiries, please contact Wilson Chan, rtcdebate@roundtablecommunity.org.hk

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Publication

Meta Global 01 is on Store NOW !

First Round of Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs has begun on 17th Nov. Here are the result of the first 2 matches:

Meta- Green (META - 環保好反：解構綠色運動)
Chief Editor: Joseph Lee
ISBN：978-98899554-1-0
Price：$20

Focusing on International Issues, a new series of Meta Global pop out with Meta-Green as the first issues. This issues discuss Green activitists in a multidimensional scope, exploring the stories inside. Is that really a “ Inconvenient Truth”? Can it be criticized? Are the green issues still “green” in business and commercial world? Also 姜國元, Associate Chief Editor of Ming Pao comments on Global Vision of Hong Kong people, Simon Shen talk on Wu Tingfang, Zizek’s article will be translated for you.

Sold in Kubrick, Page One, and other major book store
For inquiries, please contact us at
publishing@roundtable.com.hk or 2111 5882

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Commentary

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