As part of the ongoing program for academic exchange, the Hanns Seidel Foundation in cooperation with the Central China Party School (CPS) organized a small-scale conference. The topic of the event held on March 27 th was “Chinas future development and the world economic crisis.” Scholars from the Institute of Asian Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg as well as experts from the China Party School spoke about a wide range of topics. Participants also included prodessors and post-graduates from the CPS and scholars from different Chinese and Geman institutions.

Prof. Wang Junchao (CPS):

“Structural Reforms and strategic options in Chinas economic development”

Prof. Qing Lianbin (CPS):

“A social safety net for migrant workers”

Dr. Margot Schüller (GIGA):

“ China and Germany in the financial crisis – structural deficits and socioeconomic strategies”

Dr. Günter Schucher (GIGA):

“In search of safety – Can Europe's welfare system be a model for China ?”