YOUNG CHINA WATCHERS: FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHINA THOUGHT-LEADERS

Through our 10 chapters in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, New York, San Francisco, Berlin, Singapore, Brussels, and Washington DC, YCW engages individuals on the most pressing issues emerging from China today.

CREATING DIALOGUE ABOUT CHINA THROUGH OUR GLOBAL SPEAKER SERIES

YCW attracts leading experts on China from academic, policy and business communities to speak across our city chapters in Asia, Europe and the U.S.

ENGAGING YCW COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING NETWORKS

YCW hosts roundtables and dinners with visiting experts and delegations, allowing for more focused interaction and discussions on the latest key issues. Our growing online community features diverse analysis by established and emerging experts, connecting with our members around the world.

The Appeal of Nationalism: Explaining China’s Assertiveness in the South China Sea

Can popular nationalism towards China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea be contained? Read on for Billy Gore’s take on Beijing’s assertive stance, and how muscle-flexing may be a political tactic with low risk.

Voices on China – Kaiser Kuo: Co-Host of the Sinica Podcast

Sinica co-host Kaiser Kuo has been a leading voice on culture and technology in China for the past twenty years. In this interview, he shares his vision for China’s startup industry, what followers of the Sinica Podcast can expect now that it is Kaiser’s full-time gig, and how perceptions of China have changed since he first moved to Beijing.

Scholarships – Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University

Scholarships Announcement: Schwarzman Scholars, a fully-funded year in China for the world’s most promising young leaders, is accepting applications for its 2017-18 class. Based on an 11-month professional Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing’s prestigious Tsinghua University, the Schwarzman Scholars experience includes internships, senior mentors, and travel seminars around China.

Speaker Interview – Gudrun Wacker: Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific – What Role for Europe?

Why does institutionalized security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific remain fragmented? What is the way forward after the arbitration tribunal’s verdict on the South China Sea? Dr. Gudrun Wacker from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) tells us about conflict management in the South China Sea and the role of Europe and Germany in Asian security.

San Francisco – TPP, China and the Future of Trade in Asia with Vinod Aggarwal [Wednesday, September 14]

On September 14, Young China Watchers San Francisco hosted Vinnie Aggarwal, esteemed trade expert Vinnie Aggarwal. Dr. Aggarwal spoke about the Trans-Pacific Partnership; its viability; and its potential impact on U.S.-China relations. Vinod (Vinnie) Aggarwal is Travers Family Senior Faculty Fellow