A climate of uncertainty marks the Xi administration’s second year in power. The unfurling of a nationwide anti-corruption campaign, including high-profile domestic and international targets, may have unintended effects on economic growth. But will these effects be short- or long-lived? Can this campaign build confidence, domestically and internationally, in the party’s governing capacity? Questions also swirl around the motivations for reviving Mao-era language in the political realm while maintaining a relentless urbanization drive in the social and economic realms.
In foreign affairs, centrifugal regional forces and suspicion of U.S. intentions in the Pacific must be reconciled with China’s deepening engagement with global institutions and commitment to “opening up” to the world. To address these issues, this series will bring together experts to share research and insights on the underlying logic for the seemingly contradictory policy paths recently chosen by China’s leaders.
Events
Xi Jinping: Seizing the Commanding Heights and China's National Security Commission
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
The Sources of Chinese Conduct: Explaining Beijing's Assertiveness
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
Does Xi Jinping Teach Us Anything New About Chinese Politics?
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
Chinese Governance in the Age of Rising Expectations
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)
Assessing Current US Policy Toward China
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Pacific)
Has China Outgrown or Abandoned Deng’s Path to Wealth and Power?
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM (Pacific)