ONLINE PROGRAMMING | RESCHEDULED OCTOBER 26 | 8PM – 9PM EST | MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
China is becoming increasingly present on the global stage, and is attempting to become a crucial stakeholder in areas where the United States have recently retreated from, most notably in international institutions. Because the evolution of Chinese political norms directly shapes Beijing’s behavior in areas ranging from trade to diplomacy, as well as international conflict resolution mechanisms, a continuous focus on understanding the internal logic of Beijing’s governance is vital for Canada’s foreign policy and future engagement with China.
Xi Jinping has redefined governance in China’s Party-State by centralizing power, reforming institutions, and emphasizing party discipline. This session examines the consolidation of authority, the anti-corruption campaigns, and the implications of recent constitutional amendments, such as abolishing term limits. Attendees will discuss critical challenges, including the erosion of institutional checks within the Party-State, the balance between innovation and control, and the potential long-term stability of this governance model.
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About the Speakers:
Timothy Cheek is a Professor with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Department of History, Louis Cha Chair in Chinese Research, and C0-Director of the Centre for Chinese Research at the Institute of Asian Research (IAR). He has been a professor at UBC since 2002. His research, teaching and translating focus on the recent history of China, especially the role of Chinese intellectuals in the twentieth century and the history of the Chinese Communist Party.
He is a 2023 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in the Academy of Arts and Humanities.