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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

International Conference „The Chinese Way“ (中国道路国际论坛)

October 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany (2014年10月20日与德国柏林)

Venue: Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz 7, City Center (米特区), 10178 Berlin (柏林), Germany (德国)

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INTRODUCTION AND TOPICS

The stunning economical miracle in China reminds many of the German economical miracle after World War II. However, China’s rise with almost 10% annual growth rate lasts already more than 30 years. This is certainly a unique achievement in both, global and historical scales. Mao Zedong has called China “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics”. Today, some people refer to the Chinese way as the Beijing Consensus.

For a long time, it looked like that there were only two, but rivaling ways of development: Capitalism or Communism. Many saw the end of the Cold War as the end of the competition of systems of societal organization. However, China has shown world history that there is another, a third way of development: A Manchester Capitalist Economy with some regulation and without the liberties known from other Developed Countries.

The conference will reflect the historical development of China, both in contrast to her own history and international history. Speakers will highlight aspects of society, economy, politics, culture, education, environment, corruption, power abuse, democratization and freedom. It will give an outlook on possible future developments.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

The conference is public and will give 10 Chinese and 10 German experts opportunities for 15-minute presentations, each followed by 10 minutes discussion. Conference languages: Chinese and German (Interpretation will be provided).

INVITATION OF SPEAKERS

The 10 German speeches will be awarded to the first 10 applicants who pass the review (5 from Berlin and 5 from other parts of Germany). We strongly encourage to send in abstracts immediately (no later than September 10), the review starts immediately (the first presentations have been assigned) and will continue until all 10 speakers are nominated. The speakers get a reimbursement package including travel by train (5) and accomodation (10) as well as an invitation to lunch and dinner.

INVITATION OF PARTICIPANTS

Also participants who just want to attend are strongly encouraged to register immediately, since 20 participants will be granted free lunch and dinner too. The registration deadline is September 10, 2014.

CONTACT IN GERMANY

Prof. Dr. Gregor Paul (Präsident), Prof. Dr. Martin Woesler, dcg@dcg.de, phone 0721 816802, Klauprechtstr. 41, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany.