Academic Conferences

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference on "Greater China ” in an Era of Globalization"

The Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific-Studies (HKIAPS) and Association of Chinese Political Studies (ACPS-USA) will co-organize an international conference to be held at The Chinese University of Hong Kong from 14-15 July 2008, with check-in on the 13th of July 2008 and departure date on the 16th of July 2008. The conference will be co-sponsored by HKIAPS, ACPS-USA, and the Hong Kong International Relations Research Association (IRRA), Roundtable Community.

Dates: 14-15 July, 2008
Venue: Cho Yiu Conference Hall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong

Main organizer:
The Hong Kong Institute of Asia Pacific-Studies (HKIAPS), The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Association of Chinese Political Studies (ACPS-USA)

To summit papers or for more info please visit: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/hkiaps/irrp/activities/academicc.html

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Seminars and outreach

Upcoming External Seminars

“Islam in China and Myanmar/Burma: Society, Sufism and Prospects”

Organized by: CAS, HKU
Speaker: Dr. Jean Berlie, Honorary Research Fellow, Centre of Asian Studies,The University of Hong Kong
Date / Time: Monday, 21 January 2008 / 4:30 p.m.
Venue: The Reading Room, Centre of Asian Studies, Tang Chi Ngong Building, Room G-4 (Ground Floor)

Abstract:
Islam in China and Myanmar concern a religious minority called ‘national minority’, shaoshu minzu, in Chinese. In Myanmar the Muslims are simply lune:zu, a minority which is only religious. Where do these Muslims live? What are the implications for the Muslim society of both countries How is this society is protected? The Province of Yunnan where many Hui and ‘Burmese’ Muslims live, work and travel for centuries is essential to understand these minorities. Sufism with its particular ‘philosophy’, Jahariya and Chishtiya, will be shortly explained as a ‘good example’. The global world gives too much attention to Islam in a negative way. Following a difficult year in Myanmar, 2007 will be analyzed, and national and international consequences briefly discussed.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Jean A. Berlie published the following books and among others the following articles: The Burmanization of Myanmar’s Muslims, Bangkok: White Lotus, 2008; “Islamic Education in Myanmar” in Maghreb Review 30/2-4, London, 2005; Islam in China, Bangkok: White Lotus, 2004; Dongdiwen Zhengzhi yu Xuanju (East Timor Politics and Elections), Guangzhou: Southeast Asian Studies, Jinan University, 2007; Macao 2000 (editor and team leader), Hong Kong/New York: Oxford University Press, 1999; “Islam and Change in Contemporary China”, in Peter B. Clarke (ed.), New Trends and Developments in the World of Islam, London: Luzac Oriental, 1998.

All interested are welcome!

For more info please visit: http://www.hku.hk/cas/wnew.html for forthcoming activities.

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“涉法上訪”與“送法下鄉”——“法律溝通的中國經驗：1985-2005”
(Legal Communication in China:1985-2005)

Organized by: USC, CUHK
Speaker: 廣東省珠海市司法局 張繼平(Zhang Jiping, Guangdong Zhuhaishi Judicial Bureau)
Date / Time: 22 January 2008 / 12:00 p.m.
Venue: 7/F USC,Tin Ka Pang Building, CUHK
Language: Putonghua
Poster: http://www.usc.cuhk.edu.hk/seminar/ruth/Seminar_20080122.jpg

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中國新聞業精英的未來職業出路
(Career Paths of Chinese Journalists)

Organized by: USC, CUHK
Speaker:《領先》雜誌社副主編郭宇寬(Guo Yukuan, Vice Chief Editor of “Leading Magazine” )
Date / Time: 23 January 2008 / 12:00 p.m.
Venue: 7/F USC,Tin Ka Pang Building, CUHK
Language: Putonghua
Poster: http://www.usc.cuhk.edu.hk/seminar/ruth/Seminar_20080123.jpg

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Education

What is Global Elites?

Introduction 
As an annual key program of Roundtable Community, Global
Elites serves to bring innovative perspectives to local high school
students on globalization and its effects on various aspects such
as international relations, culture, religion, media development,
etc. The program includes a series of seminars and workshops
as well as an overnight camp. Ultimately, Global Elites aims to
groom the young generation of Hong Kong to gain stronger grasp
and better articulation on the above-mentioned issues.

Objectives  

  1. Through a series of seminars and workshops, participants will develop a better understanding of macroscopic field of views, and discover the challenges and opportunities of Hong Kong as part of the global village.
  2. Participants in the program will be introduced to international relations, culture, religion, media development. Various speakers bring different insight to related issues which will enhance participants’ multi-dimensional thinking ability. 
  3. To encourage inter-disciplinary learning of students by leading them to integrate their knowledge of different academic disciplines and generate more thorough insights into different social issues. 
  4. There will also be opportunities for participants in the program to develop their critical thinking, interpersonal skills, leadership skills and problem-solving skills through the overnight camp.

Target: Secondary grade 4 to 7

For enquiries
Tel: 2111 5882
Fax: 2111 5883
Email: globalelites@roundtablecommunity.org.hk
Address: Unit 605, 6/F, Cameron Commercial Centre, No. 458-468 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

For details, please go to Global Elites Websites:

GE08 is underway!!!

GE07 website:
http://www.roundtablecommunity.org.hk/global_elites07/index.html

GE06 website:
http://www.roundtablecommunity.org.hk/global_elites06/index.html

 

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Debate

Next round of matches starts in February 2008.

Results of the Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs
matches to date:

First Round of the Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs has begun on 17th Nov. Here are the results of the first two matches:
Match 1: St Peter's Secondary School vs. Wah Ying College
Motion:

Financial Aid is not an effective way to solve African
Poverty Issues
(金錢援助並非解決非洲貧窮問題的良方)
Results: St. Peter's Secondary School 0-3 Wah Ying College
   
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)

Results:

Heep Yan College 3-0 Sacred Heart Canossian College

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Second Round of the Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs took place on 24th Nov. Here are the results of the match:

Match 3:

S.K.H Lui Ming Choi Secondary School vs. Hong Kong Tang King Po College

Motion:

The International Society should not take the Olympic Games as chance for further human rights reform in China
(各國不應藉北京奧運要求中國改善人權)

Results:

Lui Ming Choi Secondary School 2-1 Hong Kong Tang King Po College

 

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Third Round of the Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs took place on 1st Dec. Here are the results of the two matches:

Match 4:

Cheung Chuk Shan College vs. Munsang College (Hong Kong Island)

Motion:

The Kyoto Protocol is not a effective solution against Global Warming
(京都議定書無助解決全球暖化問題)

Results:

Cheung Chuk Shan College 3-0 Munsang College (Hong Kong Island)

 

 

Match 5:

Shun Lee Catholic Secondary School vs. Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong

Motion:

The Permanent Seat of Japan in the UN Security Council will promote stability within the East Asian Region
(日本入常有助東亞地區穩定)

Results:

Shun Lee Catholic Secondary School 0-3 Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong

 

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Fourth Round of the Interschool Debate Competition on International
Affairs took place on 8th Dec. Here are the results of the two matches:

Match 6:

Canossa College Vs Carmel Pak U Secondary School

Motion:

PRC government should give up any means of military unification against Taiwan
(中國大陸應放棄武力統一台灣)

Results:

Canossa College 0-3 Carmel Pak U Secondary School

 

 

Match 7:

Diocesan Boy's School Vs Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School

Motion:

National Security should override personal freedom
(國家主權應凌駕人身自由)

Results:

Diocesan Boy's School 3-0 Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School

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Fifth Round of the Interschool Debate Competition on International Affairs took place on 15th Dec. Here are the results of the match:

Match 8:

Queen's College Vs United Christian College

Motion:

Color Revolutions do not promote consolidation of democracy in Central Asia
(顏色革命無助鞏固中亞民主進程)

Results:

Queen's College 2-1 United Christian College

 

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

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Publications

《國際電影夢工場》
《International Dream Works》

沈旭暉 著

ISBN：978-988-99479-9-6

售價 price：$59

在光與影的電影世界裡，「假」的感覺可以很「真」，而影像上的電影語言
同時充斥著「真」世界各種政治台詞。《國際電影夢工場》結集沈旭暉博士
以往多篇電 影評論，文章以另一手法，以國際關係作為切入點，解讀電影
背後所帶出社會意識上的盲點，娓娓道出菲林上的一個人物、一個運鏡、
一段歷史與現實之間千絲萬縷 的國際關係。

Abstract feelings can be very concrete in the movie world; images can
expose different factual political messages through film languages.
By using international relations as a perspective, Simon Shen
analyzes the society’s ideological blind spots brought upon by
different movies in his film critics. This book unfolds the complicated
relationships between movie characters, photography, history and
international relations.

 

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Commentary

01 19th Jan, 2008 《我在伊朗長大》的意識形態爭論* 李祖喬 HKEJ
02 10th Jan, 2008 從肯尼亞選舉看非洲局勢 馮智政 Takungpao
03 26th Dec, 2007 區域合作需具深遠視野 馮智政 Takungpao
04 13th Dec, 2007 歐盟急於鞏固歐非關係 馮智政 Takungpao

*only available in hard copy.

 

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