February 22 — Rescheduled Talk by Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Zhou Wenzhong
Zhou Wenzhong, China’s ambassador to the US, will finally appear in Indianapolis to talk about “China’s Peaceful Development and China-US Relations.” Good and promising topic, let’s help China make good on its promises.
When: Friday, February 22, 9:30 am to 10:40 am
Where: IUPUI “University Place Conference Center” in the University Hotel in Michigan st. and University blvd.
Zhou Wenzhong, China’s ambassador to the United States, will speak on “China’s Peaceful Development and U.S.-China Relations.” The program will include a question-and-answer session. While there is no charge for the event, registration is required and can be done online at www.kelley.iu.edu/ciber.
His visit is being sponsored by the Indianapolis programs of the Kelley School, the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and Cummins Inc.
A native of China’s Jiangsu Province, Zhou began his career in diplomatic service as a staff member of the Beijing Diplomatic Service Bureau from 1970 to 1973. Prior to his current post, he focused on foreign-related security as vice minister of foreign affairs. His other diplomatic assignments have included those in the United States, Australia, Bermuda, Barbados and Antigua. From 1973 to 1975, Zhou studied at Bath University and the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom.
Know before you go … Some interesting recent articles about China:
The official media in China are no longer able to hide the rising number of incidents of social unrest across the land
America was a hotbed of literary piracy in the 19th century. It turned out poisoned foods and willfully mislabeled products. Rather like China today.
China is the world’s leading producer of both carbon dioxide and air pollution. Does it have the will to clean itself up? Or must greed prevail?
The People’s Republic will find it hard to contain the cosmopolitan, English-speaking students at China’s elite universities.
China is now doing what the U.S. did during the cold war: cozying up to the powerful, extracting resources, and buying influence.
If you think this event sounds interesting, check out … The unofficial “partner event” on “Promises, Prods, and Protests: How to Influence a Superpower” on February 18. The “Great Decisions” series offer several chances to discuss China, including talks about US-China trade relations by Esen Gurtunca and by Brooke Tuttle March 18.
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