Note: This event will be held fully in French.
Event description
29th of September 2021, CEST 09:00-10:30
Our guest speaker, Eva Merle with accompanying Dr David Delfolie will be giving a dynamic online talk on the significance of demographics in understanding Chinese foreign policy. This particular webinar will exceptionally be free of charge.
The session will be moderated by Jean-François Di Meglio. Time also for a Q&A session will be given at the end.
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An introduction and the full study itself is available exclusively to Asia Centre’s Value members.
Structure
Opening remarks [09:00-]
General presentation on Eva’s work
by Dr David Delfolie
Main presentation on the challenges faced
by Eva Merle
Closing remarks
by Jean-François Di Meglio
Q&A [-10:30]
A snippet of her study
“Thus, through this demonstration, I wish to highlight the link between the consequences of family planning policies at the local and national levels, and the Chinese government’s extraversion strategy pursued at the global level. The reality of the weakening of the economic model is obscured by the cavalier speeches of the leaders. Western elites, for their part, denounce the emergence of a predatory rival defying international norms. This confident attitude of China internationally serves to legitimize political power internally. The Party’s sustainability depends on its response to the expectations of the Chinese who have always known the promise of eternal growth, and continuous improvement in the quality of life.”*
*Study currently only available in French