The CRG runs regular seminars, panels and briefings with leading politicians and thinkers on China. Almost all are open to the public, and recordings made available shortly after the event on our YouTube channel or via our podcast channel.
The world is currently experiencing the lowest levels of democracy we have seen in over thirty years.
The China Research Group is delighted to host a discussion of Charles Dunst's latest book, Defeating the Dictators, in which he tells us how we can defeat the dictators, strengthen democracies, and build a better future for generations to come.
Domestic politics and foreign policy have both played a part in China's recent major energy policy decisions. What impact will China’s quest for energy security have on global stability?
Tom Tugendhat MP will chair a discussion with experts on Beijing’s view of technology and the challenges ahead for China’s internet giants.
Join us for a virtual panel discussion on the CPTPP, chaired by Andrew Bowie MP, with two leading trade experts. The UK has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. What are the benefits of joining and what does this mean for the UK's trade and geopolitical ambitions? Will China join, and how might this impact the CPTPP?
Desmond Shum is an entrepreneur who rose to the zenith of power and money in 21st century China and whose wife was disappeared - and then mysteriously reappeared four years later on the eve of Red Roulette’s publication. He’ll be joined by Tom Tugendhat MP for a short in conversation session.
Join us for a discussion on how the international community might engage China on climate change and Beijing’s ambitions at the UK-hosted COP26 summit. This event will feature Amber Rudd (former Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change), Isabel Hilton (Founder of China Dialogue), and Alex Wang (leading expert on environmental law and the law and politics of China at UCLA).
We were joined by two experts from the William & Mary College AidData team as they discussed what analysis of Chinese development finance to more than 150 countries tells us. Their report found that countries’ financial liabilities linked to the Belt and Road have been systematically under-reported for years - to the tune of $385bn.
Join us for a pre-election briefing on how the outcome of the German election will shape Germany's foreign policy and the EU's approach to China. This event will be hosted by Tom Tugendhat MP.
