Conference panel "Post-1989 perceptions of China's political system in the West, and their impact on Chinese-Western relations"

13.30 Opening by panel chair, Frans-Paul van der Putten (Clingendael Institute)

13.30 Jan-Willem Blankert (DG External Relations, European Commission)

China's Rise: The reaction in Europe and the US, Different Perceptions and Attitudes.

13.50 David Fouquet (Asia-Europe Information Project)

Western Perceptions of China through the Eyes of Media: Another Front in the "War of Ideas"

14.10 Ingrid d'Hooghe (Clingendael Institute)

Perceptions of China's Handling of the 2008 Olympics, Paralympics and on the Sichuan Earthquake.

14.30 Boi Boi Huong (Journalist/Sinologist)

Perception in the West of Chinese Political System after 1989.

14.50 Discussion and Questions

15.10 End

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE CLINGENDAEL INSTITUTE

Panel: Frans-Paul van der Putten, Clingendael, [email protected]; ACO conference: Arthur de Boer, Groningen University, [email protected].

Clingendael Asia Studies. This panel is part of a conference organised by Groningen University.