Professor DING Chun was selected member of the Academic Boards of Chinese Journal of European Studies
During 18th -19th, March,2014, Professor DING Chun went to Beijing to participate the Editorial Panel meeting of Chinese Journal of European Studies and was selected member of the Academic Boards.
Professor DING Chun participated "Third Workshop on Europe-China Relations in Global Politics"
During 13th -14th March,2014, "Third Workshop on Europe-China Relations in Global Politics---Regional Integration in Asia and Europe" co-hosted by Graduate School of Global Politics of Free University of Berlin, ESSCA and College of Europe, sponsored by Shanghai Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and EU-China Collaborative Research Network, was held successfully in Guangzhou. Professor DING Chun was invited to the workshop and chaired the panel of"A German Europe,a Chinese Asia? Leadership of Regional Integration in Asia and Europe".
Professor DING Chun Accompanied Vice President Feng Xiaoyuan to Belgium
During 4th -7th March, 2014, Professor DING Chun accompanied vice president FENG Xiaoyuan to Belgium to discuss the cooperation issues with College of Europe. This visit has laid the foundation for the establishment of a formal cooperation agreement at end-March.
Professor DING Chun Participated the “Emerging Powers in Africa and Its Implications for Europe” International Conference
On 22nd February,2014, Professor DING Chun participated the “Emerging Powers in Africa and Its Implications for Europe” international conference co-hosted by Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, London School of Economics and Political Science and Shanghai Institute for European Studies. Professor DING chaired the third section “Emerging Powers in Africa: the EU’s responses?”.
Professor DING Chun Participated “The 2014 EU Centres in Asia-Pacific conference”
During 13th -14th February,2014, Professor DING Chun was invited to “The 2014 EU Centres in Asia-Pacific conference”in New Zealand.
Professor DING Chun participated the “EU-China exchanges and cooperation in higher education” round table conference
On 3rd January, 2014, Professor DING Chun participated the “EU-China exchanges and cooperation in higher education” round table conference held by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and Renmin University of China in Beijing.
Professor DING Chun participated “The Developed and the Emerging Economies” Conference
On 14th December, Professor DING Chun was invited to “The Developed and the Emerging Economies” conference held by Centre for BRICS Studies, Fudan University, and delivered a report on “Views on the economy of Europe---Current Situations, Management and Problems”.
The CES held the “Sino-EU Relationship and the Free trade zone in Shanghai” seminar
On 12th, December, 2013, the CES held the “Sino-EU Relationship and the Free trade zone in Shanghai” seminar. Professor Francoise NICOLAS, the director of Centre for Asian Studies of IFRI,along with his colleagues was invited. Professor DING Chun, the director of CES, Professor DAI Bingran, Professor LU Zhian and Associate Professor LIU Lirong did some further discuss with Professor Nicolas on related issues.
Professor DING Chun Participated the China-Germany Forum
On 7th December, 2013, the “China-Germany Forum---the relationship between China and Germany in the new era” conference was successfully held in Tongji University. Professor DING Chun, the director of CES, and associate professor Liu Lirong was invited to participate the “China-Germany Forum---the relationship between China and Germany in the new era” conference. The conference was co-hosted by Universität Bonn of Germany, Tongji University of China and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Professor DING Chun delivered a report named “The development and transition of China’s economy---the opportunity for the development of bilateral relationship between China and Germany”.
Professor Ding Chun went to Abu Dhabi to attend the World Economic Forum
During November 17-22, Professor Ding Chun was invited to Abu Dhabi to attend the World Economic Forum.
Professor Ding Chun attended the annual conference of the China US study
On the November 16, Professor Ding Chun participated in the annual conference of the China US study focusing on the development of US economy under the new pattern of world economy.
Professor Ding Chun and Pro. Dai Bingran attend an international seminar about "Europe transition after Debt Crisis"
On the November 15, Pro. Ding and Pro. Dai Bingran from CES of Fudan University attended the international seminar about "Europe transition after Debt Crisis" hosted by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Institute of World Economy Research Center and Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences in Europe.
"Dutch Research Status in China” seminar was held successfully
On the October 30, "Dutch research status in China” seminar hosted by Fudan- Groningen research center was held successfully.
The seminar was hosted by Professor Jan van der Harst, from University of Groningen. The seminar invited a number of experts and scholars from Fudan University, Universities of Groningen, Shanghai International Studies University, specializing in areas covering economics, politics, international relations, law and so on.
During the conference, scholars made outstanding presentations and discussions with their own research results on the current international situation for the future of China’s, Netherlands’, EU’s economy and international relations. Finally, Pro. Ding, director of Fudan-Groningen research center, made a conclusion speech. The seminar ended in a warm atmosphere.
Attachment: Seminar schedule and major reports:
Prof. Ding Chun, "Chinese Contemporary Social and Economy Reform"
Li Junyang, "A Survey of Netherlands' Foreign Trade"
Liu Lirong, "Netherlands' Role in EU as Viewed By China"
Wang Yiyao, "A Brief Introduction of Dutch Language and Culture Teaching In China"
Liu Linlin, "Dutch Studies and Dutch Experience"
Professor Ding Chun gave the training course to Pudong Leadership College
On the October 25, Professor Ding Chun, director for the Centre for European Studies, gave the training course to Pudong Leadership College with the theme of "China-EU relations under the new great power relations".
Professor Ding gave a lecture entitled "Talking about the European debt crisis, TTIP and FTA”
On the October 24, Professor Ding Chun, director of Centre for European Studies at Room 801 of School of economics, Fudan University, gave a lecture "Talking about the European debt crisis, TTIP and FTA ".
Professor Ding Chun attended the third EU study of cross-strait academic forums
During October 15 -16, Professor Ding Chun attended the third EU study of cross-strait academic forums and participate in the related discussion “current EU major policy issues ".
Professor Ding Chun delivered lectures at the Confucius Institute Seminar
On the afternoon of October 11, Pro. Ding Chun gave a lesson to Confucius Institute Seminar in the HGD 103 of Guanghua Building in Fudan University.
Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinel attended the Fudan-Ebert Forum and made a speech entitled “Multi-level Governance in the EU”
On the evening of Oct. 10th, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinel came to attend the Fudan-Ebert Forum hosted by CES of Fudan University and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftuing, and made a speech entitled “Multi-level Governance in the EU” in the Room 614 of School of Economics, Fudan University.
Professor Ding Chun participate in the "Chinese enterprises enter Europe" Investment Forum
On 10th October , Professor Ding Chun, director of the Centre for European Studies, Fudan University, was invited to participate in the "Chinese enterprises enter Europe" Investment Forum organized by the China Association for Public Diplomacy, and participate in the discussion entitled "macroeconomic situation in Europe".
Professor Ding Chun attended the 3rd Herrenhausen Conference
Professor Ding Chun was invited by the German Volkswagen Foundation to attend the 3rd Herrenhausen Conference in Hannover, Germany. The theme of the conference is "Africa and Europe world of Europe”.
During the meeting, Professor Ding Chun presided over the discussion named the globalized economy stage on the morning of Sep. 30th, and Professor Fan Gang from China's National Economic Research Institute delivered a speech in China and Europe; Paul K. Fokam from Cameroon and Richard Pomfret from Australia delivered speeches respectively on "Africa in a globalizing world" and "The modern market economy: where does Europe stand?". Professor Ding Chun delivered the speech named "The EU after the Debt Crisis and Economic Aspects" on Oct. 1st.
Professor Ding Chun attended the Symposium “The new type of relations between content and Developing Trend" in Tongji University
Professor Ding Chun was invited to participate in the Symposium “The new type of relations between content and Developing Trend" host by Politics and International Relations Institute, Tongji University and Shanghai Institute of International Relations and delivered speech on September 26, 2013.
Center for European Studies organized Van Hessen corporate visit
Van Hessen is a leading conglomerate in the global natural casing industry, which was founded in 1902. It has established subsidiaries and affiliates in Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China. For more than 100 years, Van Hessen has always represented high quality and high standard products. The annual production of natural casings of the group is over one billion meters.
On the morning of September 22, 2013, 12 students participated in the tour organized by the Centre for European Studies of Fudan University to Van Hessen Corporate located in Minhang District. After they arrived the company, Van Hessen Chief Commercial Officer Mr. John Dong and other staff gave the students a warm reception in the conference room. Mr. John first introduced the Van Hessen Corporate's development process and operations, and then he showed the students the raw materials, the process of washing and processing of the casing of Van Hessen. After that, the students put on the protective clothes, accepted disinfection and visited the production workshop under accompany of the staff. The staff guided the students to visit every process of casing production. From the frozen storage of imported raw to preliminary washing, to artificial selection of raw materials and then tied and stored the casings into the salt, and finally put them into the coffers waiting for shipment to customers. During the visit the students were eager to experience the process of washing and selecting casings. They were then allowed to do so. This experience let the students got a more intuitive understanding about the production of casing and the characteristics of the industry.
At the end of the tour, the company arranged a dinner for the students and staff of Van Hessen in the staff restaurant. They had a face-to-face communication, during which they discussed the corporate culture, fields of research, company operations, working process and corporate development. Van Hessen staffs shared their own career development and experience in Van Hessen cordially and frankly with the students, and gave valuable advices concerning career choices to the students. Many students consulted on areas interesting to them, Van Hessen staff gave them detailed answers with patience.
Finally, the students took pictures with the staffs of Van Hessen and said they have benefited a lot from this trip, which marked the end of a successful business visit.
Prof. DING Chun Delivered a Report about Sino-Europe Relationships in the Training Course of the Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Customs
On August 2nd, 2013, Prof. DING Chun, the director of Centre for European Studies, was invited to give a report about “Debt Crisis and Trade Relationships between China and Europe”. In the report, Prof. DING introduced European debt crisis and its governance. After that, he also discussed the Sino-Europe relationships since China and Europe established diplomatic relations. At last, Prof. DING analyzed some hot topics such as TTIP, TTP and etc. During the report, Prof. DING had a deep discussion with the officers of the Shanghai Customs and received good credit.
Professor DING Delivered a Keynote address on the tenth “Annual Conference on the Taiwan Question in China-Europe Relations”
On July 29, 2013, on the tenth “Annual Conference on the Taiwan Question in China-Europe Relations” held by Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, Professor DING Delivered a Keynote address focused on China-Europe relations under the new pattern of relationship between great powers.
Professor DING Delivered a Report at Guanghua Tower of Fudan University
In the morning of July 25, 2013, professor Ding Chun delivered a report in room 102 of East Annex Building of Guanghua Tower for more than 60 directors of Confucius Institute. The report was focused on “Economic and Social Development of China since Reform: Performance, Problems and Challenges”. After the report, professor Ding answered the questions posed by the directors and won wide acclaim.
Professor DING Delivered a Speech at Nordic Center of Fudan University
On July 24, 2013, Professor Ding Chun delivered a speech in room 101 at Nordic Center of Fudan University. The speech was focused on “The social security system and its reform in China”. More than 60 teachers and students from universities of the Nordic Countries attended the speech and did some further discussion with professor Ding. The speech lasted for one and a half hours and obtained the warm echo.
Professor Ding attended the “European Integration in Post-Crisis Era” international conference held by Renmin University of China
On July 13th,2013, professor Ding attended the international conference under the theme of “European Integration in Post-Crisis Era”, which was held by the Center for European Studies of Renmin University of China. Professor Ding was invited to host the discussion of the second panel —“European Economy in post-crisis Era”. The vice director of the Center for European Studies and chair of ?School of International Relations and Public Affairs of Fudan University, Chen Zhimin, has also attended the conference and delivered a report entitled “Comparing EU Member States Relations with China”. And honorary professor of Center for European Studies of Fudan University, Dai Binran, made a summary speech in the conference. About 80 academics and students at home and abroad attended the conference. Most of the foreign academics are from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, College of Europe，University Leiden，Egmond, Warshau school of economics, Aalborg University , Columbia University and so on.
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Professor DING Attended Ulm-Fudan symposium on Insurance and Finance
The first Ulm-Fudan symposium on insurance and finance started at University Ulm at 9 am on June 24, 2013. During the one and a half days, faculty members and students from Fudan and Ulm presented their latest research findings and answered the audience’s questions. Prof. DING Chun made a report on “ Chinese Medical Insurance and its Reform”. Prof. Yuan Zhigang, Dean of the School of Economics at Fudan University, Prof. Chen An, Chair of the Insurance Department at University Ulm, and other professors from Fudan and Ulm attended and made presentations on the symposium. .
Professor DING Delivered a Speech in State-Building Research Center of Fudan University
On June 22rd, 2013, Professor Ding delivered a speech entitled “European Aging Problem and Pension Insurance” in State-Building Research Center of Fudan University.
Professor DING Delivered a Speech in Shanghai Microfinance Lender Company
On June 21st, 2013, Professor Ding delivered a speech entitled “The European Integration: Progress, Challenge and Prospect” in Shanghai Microfinance Lender Company.
Professor Ding Chun Delivered a Report at Shanghai Association for Employment Promotion
In the afternoon of June 17, 2013, invited by Shanghai Association for Employment Promotion, Professor Ding Chun delivered a report on the theme of “European Unemployment and Social Security Issues” at the reporting room in building 6 of Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau. Professor Ding is a member of the Shanghai Association for Employment Promotion Expert Group. After the report, Professor Ding and other members of Shanghai Association for Employment Promotion did some further discussion on the theme.
Professor Ding Chun Attended 15th Annual Conference on European Integration in Swedish Economic Research
From May 22rd to 24th， 15th Annual Conference on European Integration in Swedish Economic Research was held in M?lle, Sweden. Aiming at providing insights and solutions on the ongoing developments in the area of European Integration related to economic developments and economy-related policy areas, this conference covered a wide variety of interdisciplinary issues, such as European trade and finance, European tax issues, labor markets and immigration, etc. Professor DING Chun attended the conference, and deeply discussed and commented on the issue of “China’s future exchange rate regime from a European perspective”.
Professor Gunter S. Heiduk from Warsaw School of Economics Visited CES and Delivered Lectures For Fudan Students
From May 14th to 21st, Professor Gunter S. Heiduk from Warsaw School of Economics visited Center for European Studies, and delivered Llectures around the topic of European Labor Market and Social Security Systems for Fudan students. During the classes, Professor Gunter S. Heiduk gave in-depth knowledge on the legal basis, the emergence and current situation of the social and employment policy in the European Union and its Member States, and was warmly received by Fudan students.
Professor Ding Chun Attended 2013 EUSA AP Annual Conference
On May 17 and 18， Professor DING Chun attended 2013 EUSA AP Annual Conference, which was held by University of Macau， EUSA and EU Comission ?and themed with Reassessing the EU-Asia Pacific Relationship in the context of the EU crisis.
Professor DING Delivered a Speech in East China University of Political Science and Law
On May 9th, 2013, Professor Ding delivered a speech entitled “The European Integration: Progress, Challenge and Prospect” in? East China University of Political Science and Law.
Professor Ding Attended the International Conference on the Comparison of Asian and European Regional Integration ─ The Role of Taiwan
On April 30th,2013，Professor Ding attended the International Conference on the Comparison of Asian and European Regional Integration ─ The Role of Taiwan, held in Nanhua University, Taiwan, and delivered a speech entitled “The European Financial Crisis and the EU Economy: Performance, Governance and the Future”.
Prof. DING Attended AISA-EUROPE Meeting
On April 25th and 26th, Prof. DING Chun attended AISA-EUROPE Meeting, which was held in Yangzhou. This time, the meeting was themed with “Towards Peace and Prosperity in Asia and Europe: The Need of A Dynamic ASEM”.
2012 Dutch Career Day was Sucessfully Held
On April 25th. 2013 Dtuch Career Day was successfully held in the Student Square, Guanghua Building. This event is co-hosted by Fudan-Groningen Dtuch Studies Center, Foreign Affairs Office, Fudan University, and Netherlands Consulate General in Shanghai. Prof. Feng Xiaoyuan, vice president of Fudan University, delivered a welcome speech. Mr. Peter Potman, consulate general of the Netherlands in Shanghai, made an openning speech.
Prof. DING Chun chaired this Career Day. Prof. Jan van den Harst and Cao Xuefei from University of Groningen attended this event and made a wrap up for the Career Day .
More than 140 teachers and students from Fudan and SISU attended this event. During this Dutch Career Day, four companies, Philips, DSM, Rabobank, and Van Hessen, attended the event and made presentations about their company proposition, the culture, and their career path. During the break time, the solo performance " Holland Style" was presented and warmly welcomed by the participants.
Prof. DING attended the 1st Shanghai Hamburg Forum
On April 12th, 2013, Prof. DING Chun, director of center for European Studies, Fudan University, attended and chaired the 1st Shanghai Hamburg Forum, themed with “ Germany in China：Ideas and Technologies“ co-hosted by Fudan University and University of Hamburg.
Link: http://news.china.com.cn/live/2013-04/12/content_19494664.htm
Fudan-Ebert Forum was Successfully Held
On April 11th, 2013, Fudan-Ebert Forum, funded by Jean Monnet Program, was co-hosted by Center for European Dtudies, Fudan University,
This time, the Symposium, themed with “Reforming the Social Security Systems in Response to Demographic Change and Free Moving Labour Markets”，are consist of three part: Introduction and major challenges for social security systems in China and Germany；the challenges arising from the free movement of labour? markets；the challenges of aging societies.
Professor CHEN Dongmei chaired the opening discussion. Professor DING Chun, Professor Michael Schmidt, Mr. BAO Danru, etc. attended the Symposium and delivered speech.
Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University
At 6:30 pm on April 16th, 2013, Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT, Director of International Relations from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille in France, visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and delivered a lecture entitled “The Crisis in the Euro-Zone: How many crisis?”.
The lecture was held in the Room 205, School of Economics, and hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Director of CES, Fudan Univesity.
Professor Patrick described the origins, development and latest situation of all the sub-crises incorporated in the whole Europe crisis which happened in sequence after the sub-debt crisis in 2008. Besides, Professor Patrick also made corresponding suggestions to each of the sub-crisis happened on the continent of Europe. At the end of the lecture, Professor Patrick depicted a bright future of the economy of the human society, namely a world of equality. In this lecture, Professor Patrick aimed to cultivate the students’ ideology of economics, rather than simply pile up the statistics and graphs.
Prof. Patrick’s speech received warm welcome from audience. After his speech, teachers and students present had a heated discussion with him. The lecture lasted for two hours and ended with warm applause and positive feedback from students.
Prof. DING Chun chaired the lecture delivered by Mr. Alexander Stubb
On April 10th, 2013, Mr. Alexander Stubb, Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, visited Fudan and delivered a speech entitled “How Europe will overcome the current crisis?- a time for new opportunities for China and Finland”. Prof. DING Chun, Director of Center for European Studies, attended the activity and chaired the speech.
Prof DING Delivered a Speech on the “Bank Robbery” in Cyprus
On April 8th, Prof DING, the director of CES, was invited by JINGSHI FORUM, FUDAN, to delivered a speech on the “Bank Robbery” in Cyprus in 3108.
Queen's Commissioner in Groningen visited Fudan-Groningen Dutch Studies Center
On 7th April, 2013, Mr. Max van den Berg, Queen's Commissioner in Groningen, Netherlands, visited Max van den Berg, and had a symposium with Professors and Students from Fudan University. The symposium, themed with “Development in Europe and the Cooperation with China”, was held by Fudan-Groningen Dutch Studies Centre and Center for Eurpean Studies, Fudan University. Mr. Max van den Berg delivered a speech and interacted with Fudan Porfessors and students, who once stayed in the Netherlands or had Dutch Studies Courses. Prof. ZHANG Zhongxiang, LU Zhian attended it, and Prof. DING chaired the symposium.
2013 Fudan Ambassador Forum
On March 14,2013, Professor MEI Zhaorong, the former Ambassador of China to Germany and former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, the Distinguished Professor of Fudan University, visited Fudan Ambassador Forum, which is cooperated by Centre of European Studies (CES) and Institute of International Studies. Prof. MEI penetrated into the evolvement of European sovereign debt crisis and delivered a splendid speech about its complex causes and tough governmence before crowds of audience coming from Fudan, Tongji, and other universities in the Room 205. The lecture was chaired by Professor Ding Chun, Director of CES.
Professor Ding Attended Fudan-Duke Summit Forum
On March 10th to 11th, Professor Ding, director of CES, was invited to attend Fudan-Duke Summit Forum on Global Health and Long Term Care, which was co-hosted in Shanghai by Fudan and Duke University. During the Forum, Professor Ding delivered a wonderful speech entitled “German Long Term Care Insurance and Its Implication for China.
Professor Ding and Professor Dai attended 2013 Rome Meeting
On Februar 6-8, 2013, Professor DING Chun and Professor DAI Bingran attended 2013 Rome Meeting, which was cohosted by ULB and LUISS in Rome. During the meeting, Professor Ding and Professor Dai both delivered a speech entitled “Leadership of China and its Implication to Global Politics”. And Professor Ding made a brief comment on the new text book he had co-edited, named Europe, Globalization and Mutilism.
Professor Ding Attended International Seminar on “The Euro Debt Crisis: Consequences for the Global Economy and Implications for Emerging Countries”
On January 21st and 22rd, 2013, Professor Ding, director of CES, was invited to attend the international seminar on “The Euro Debt Crisis: Consequences for the Global Economy and Implications for Emerging Countries”, which was co-hosted by Shanghai Institute of International Studies and Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and delivered a speech entitled “Governance of European Debt Crisis: Improvements and Problems”.
Professor Ding Attended Academic Seminar on “The Changing Europe” and Workshop for Authors of Journal of International Studies
On January 17th, 2013, Professor Ding, director of CES, was invited to attend academic seminar on “The Changing Europe”, and workshop for authors of Journal of International Studies, which was co-hosted by the Institute of International Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the European Institute, and the editorial department of the European Journal. During the seminar, Professor Ding delivered a speech entitled “The Reforms of European Social Security System during the European Sovereign Debt Crisis”.
Professor Ding Chun Delivered a Speech in Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh
On November 30th, 2012，professor Ding Chun, director of CES, Jean Monnet Chair Professor, was invited to give a guest lecture concerning “Social Security in China” in Confucius Institute for Scotland in university of Edinburgh.
In this lecture, Professor Ding addressed significant social policy issues for China such as the development of social security system in China since 1949 under the central planning model; rationale for reform of the Chinese social security system; the focus on pension and medical insurance system; the social security system in rural areas; achievements and defects in the Chinese economy; the impact of anti-poverty measures and problems and challenges for the Chinese social security system.
Professor Ding Chun Made a Speech in University of Nottingham
On November 27th，2012，professor Ding Chun, director of CES, Jean Monnet Chair Professor, was invited to make a speech entitled “Social Security Reform in China" in university of Nottingham.
Professor Ding Attended Summit on Global Agenda 2012
On November 11 to 13, 2012, Professor Ding, director of CES, the Jean Monnet Chair Professor, attended summit on Global Agenda 2012, World Economic Forum, as a member of the Global Agenda Council.
The network of Global Agenda Council was created by World Economic Forum in 2008. The Global Agenda Council is the world’s foremost interdisciplinary brain trust of innovative thinking on global issues. This network convenes the most relevant and knowledgeable peer-level thought leaders from academia, government, business and civil society in an effort to challenge conventional thinking, develop pertinent insights and create innovative solutions to address key global challenges. It is also tasked with developing a concrete working plan and set agendas for big event initiated by World Economic Forum, such as the Summer Davos.
Professor Ding Delivered a Speech Entitled “The European Sovereign Debt Crisis： Performance， Causes, Governance and Prospect” in Shanghai Finance University
On Nov. 7th, 2012, Professor Ding, the Jean Monnet Chair Professor, delivered a speech entitled “The European Sovereign Debt Crisis：Performance，Causes, Governance and Prospect” in Shanghai Finance University.
Professor Ding Chun Attended the 2012 Seminar on European Issues and Cross-Cultural Studies
On November 3rd, 2012, professor Ding Chun, director of CES, Jean Monnet Chair Professor, was invited to participate in the 2012 Seminar on European issues and cross-cultural studies, which was cohosted by Silk Road European Studies Joint Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Center for European Studies of Northwestern University, and DAAD German Academic Exchange Centre. Professor Ding Chun chaired the seminar and made a keynote speech.
Experts and scholars from Fudan University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Sichuan University, etc., attended the meeting, and delivered speeches on the issues of the European sovereign debt crisis, German ideas, trade and investment, the construction of the Sino-German relations, cultural management, language policy, etc.
Professor Ding Chun, delivered a speech entitled "The performance, causes, and reforms of the social security system in the European Union under the European debt crisis". Professor Ding held that after the outbreak of the debt crisis, the European social welfare system, which was widely questioned, actually played both positive and negative roles in the crisis. That is, on the one hand, the welfare system helps to maintain a relative stable consumption levels and screed the economic cycle under the crisis; On the other hand, it expands the fiscal deficit, makes the labor market more rigid and worsens the crisis. For further discussion, Professor Ding Chun classified the social security system in Europe into four types: Anglo - Saxon, the Rhine, the Nordic and Mediterranean mode, and analyzed their performance, causes, and prospects respectively.
After the speeches, experts and scholars made wonderful reviews and in-depth discussions, and the seminar came to an end in a warm atmosphere.
Professor Ding attended 2012 seminar on “A New EMU, Stabilizing the Eurozone”
On Oct. 30th, 2012, Professor Ding, director for CES, attended the seminar on “A New EMU, Stabilizing the Eurozone”.
During the seminar, Professor Jacques Pelkmans, Jan Tinbergen Professor of European Economics, gave a lively speech entitled “A New EMU, Stabilizing the Eurozone”. And Professor Ding made a brief comment on ECB’s rescue plans and the transformation of its role in response to the European Sovereign Debt Crisis.
Prof. Mark Waer, president of the University of Leuven, Belgium Visited Fudan University and Gave a Speech
On Oct. 25th, 2012, Prof. Mark Waer, president of the University of Leuven, Belgium visited Fudan University and gave a speech entitled “The European Union in the International and Academic environment：Great Expectations or Lost Illusions” in school of economics, Fudan University. Professor Ding Chun, director for CES, chaired the lecture.
Mr. Mark Waer made a lively presentation of EU economic, political and social status quo and its prospect, and put forward an array of solutions to address the European Sovereign Debt Crisis. During the speech, Mr. Mark Waer put an emphasis on the close contacts between Leuven University and Fudan and the willingness to further establish and maintain the long-term cooperative relationship.
Professor Ding attended seminar on “Global Governance and International Public Product Innovation”
On Oct. 25th, 2012, Professor Ding, director for CES, was invited to attend the seminar on “Global Governance and International Public Product Innovation” in Tongji University, and made a speech entitled“ The Reform of European Economic Governance: the Role of European Central Bank”.
The seminar was cohosted by School of Politics and International Relations of Tongji University and Shanghai International Relations Society. Scholars and experts present at the meeting made contributive speeches and discussed attentively around two main issues, that is, the status quo and trend of global governance, and the initial conception and practical path of the international public goods innovation.
Links
: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/hqgj/jryw/2012-10-26/content_7343482.html
Professor Ding attended 2012 Fudan-Lund seminar on “Euro, European Sovereign Crisis: Theory and Practice”
On Oct. 23rd, 2012, Professor Ding, director for CES, attended the 2012 Fudan-Lund seminar on “Euro, European Sovereign Crisis： Theory and Practice ”, which was co-hosted by Research Institute of World Economy, Center for European Studies, and Center for Financial Research. Professor Ding made a wonderful speech on The Role of ECB in the European Sovereign Debt Crisis.
Professor Ding made a review on the array of responses of ECB to the ongoing euro crisis, valued its short term and long term effects, and analyzed the outlook on the future role of ECB in the European Union. Professor Ding maintained that, the current measures adopted by the ECB may manifest its effectiveness in a short term; however, in the long run, moral hazard among the EU member state will arise, which could be a menace to the independence of ECB.
Professor Ding attended Sino-French Round Table Conference, Fudan University
On Oct. 19th, 2012, Professor Ding, director for CES, attended Fudan Sino-French Round Table Conference, a seminar on the cooperation between China and France in the sphere of economy and education, and delivered a speech entitled “ The Status Quo of China’s Investment in Europe”.
In his speech, Professor Ding made a detailed and in-depth analysis on the motivation, preferences, paths and obstacles of China’s investment in Europe. He pointed out that, in the post-crisis era, China's investment in Europe will ease liquidity pressure incurred by the European sovereign debt crisis and generate more employment opportunities in Europe.
Links：http://www.econ.fudan.edu.cn/newsdetail.php?cid=3343
Professor Ding Delivered a Speech Entitled “The Up-to-date State of European Sovereign Debt Crisis and its Future Prospect”
On Oct. 19th, 2012, Professor Ding, the Jean Monnet Chair Professor, delivered a speech entitled “The Up-to-date State of European Sovereign Debt Crisis and its Future Prospect” in school of economics, Fudan University.
Marco Buti, Directorate-General of Economic and Financial Affairs of EU Commission, Visited Fudan and Made a Speech
On Oct. 15th, 2012, Marco Buti, Director-General of Economic and Financial Affairs of EU Commission, along with Annika Melander, First counselor and director of economic and financial department of EU delegation, and other four officer from EU delegation, paid a visit to Fudan University. ?Prof. YANG Yuliang, President of Fudan University made a reception. And accompanied by Prof. ZHU Chouwen, director of foreign affairs department, and Prof. DING Chun, director for CES, Mr. Marco Buti visited the Euro Exhibition, which was held in Fudan University.
At 10 o’clock, Mr. Marco Buti delivered a speech entitled “The Euro：Current Challenges and the Road Ahead” at the Dakin Hall in school of economics, Fudan University. More than 200 professors, students, and journalists participated the lecture. Prof. DING Chun, director for CES, chaired the lecture. And LIN Shangli, the vice president of Fudan University, and Mr. FENG Runxiang, director of international department of Shanghai Branch of People's Bank of China, made a welcome speech.
During the lecture, Mr. Marco Buti introduced the background information of the advent of Euro and strengthened the importance of a historical perspective. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary since the first adoption of Euro Currency, Mr. Marco Buti presented the success and problems of Euro over the last decade with specific data and diagrams. Subsequently, Mr. Marco Buti made an analysis of the direct and in-depth causes of the crisis, and came up with constructive solutions to counter the vicious cycle faced by the vulnerable countries in the euro zone.
This lecture is the climax of the series activity of Euro Exhibition, which was cohosted by Center for European Studies of Fudan University, the Foreign Affairs Department of Fudan University, EU delegation to China. It is a good opportunity for Fudan student to know more about Euro and arise their interest in Europe.
Links：http://www.fudan.edu.cn/fudannews/2012/1016/31704.html
Professor Ding attended the CERGU Conference
On Oct. 4th and 5th, 2012, as one of the committee members of CERGU, Professor Ding, director for CES attended the CERGU conference held in Gutenberg University.
During the conference, CERGU introduced the origin, history, organization, goals, and research activities of the Europe study center, and presented their recent research achievement. Professor Ding, introduced the overview of CES of Fudan University, and exchanged views with other participators.
Professor Ding attended 2012 Fudan-Lund seminar on "Euro, European Sovereign Crisis: Theory and Practice"
On Oct. 23rd, 2012, Professor Ding, director for CES, attended the 2012 Fudan-Lund seminar on "Euro, European Sovereign Crisis: Theory and Practice ", which was co-hosted by Research Institute of World Economy, Center for European Studies, and Center for Financial Research. Professor Ding made a wonderful speech on The Role of ECB in the European Sovereign Debt Crisis.
Professor Ding made a review on the array of responses of ECB to the ongoing euro crisis, valued its short term and long term effects, and analyzed the outlook on the future role of ECB in the European Union. Professor Ding maintained that, the current measures adopted by the ECB may manifest its effectiveness in a short term; however, in the long run, moral hazard among the EU member state will arise, which could be a menace to the independence of ECB.
Prof. Ding Chun Has Won the Honorary Title of “Jean Monnet Chair Professor”
According to the confirmation with The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the EU Commission, Prof. Ding Chun, the director of Center for European Studies of Fudan University, has won the honorary title of “Jean Monnet Chair Professor” recently.
The Jean Monnet Chair, which is highly regarded in academia, is an honorary teaching post for excellent researchers and professors with a specialization in European integration studies on the global scale. It is named for Jean Monnet (1888–1979), who is recognized by many as a chief architect of European Integration and the Father of European Union.
Originally launched in 1989, the Jean Monnet program aims at stimulating teaching, research and reflection in the field of European integration studies at the level of higher education institutions within and outside the European Community. Prof. Dai Bingran, the honorable director of Center for European Studies of Fudan University and Prof. Chen Zhimin, the associate dean of School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Fudan University, were crowned the title respectively in 2009 and 2010.
Prof. Ding Chun and Prof. Dai Bingran Were Elected As Principal Leaders of Chinese Society for European Union Studies
On July 14 and 15, four professors of Fudan University were elected as principal leaders of Chinese Society for European Union Studies at the 2012 annual meeting: Prof. Dai Bingran, the honorable director of Center for European Studies of Fudan University, was elected as the chairman and vice-chairman of Chinese Society for European Union Studies; Prof. Ding Chun, the director of Centre for European Studies (CES), as the vice-chairman and secretary general of Chinese Society for EU Studies; Prof. Hu Ronghua, as Undersecretary-general; Prof. Chen Zhimin, as Board Director.
This year, the annual meeting of Chinese Society for European Economic Studies was held at Wuhan University. The theme of the meeting was “European Union: Crisis, Reform and Prospect”. More than 70 experts and scholars specialized in European studies attended the annual meeting and delivered speeches respectively on the issues of reflections on European Integration, reform of EU economic governance, China-Europe trade and economic relations under crisis, and so on. Afterwards, Prof. Ding summed up main points of view and made some insightful comments. During subsequent panel discussions, Prof. Ding and other participants exchanged views in depth. Deducing from the deep-rooted structural problems and system deficiency of EU, the participants deliberated and discussed causes of EU’s sovereign debt crisis, countermeasures and suggestions against the crisis, the trend and prospect of EU’s development, the far reaching influences on sino-eu relations posed by the current crisis.
Professor Ding attended “World Economic Forum on the Middle East , North Africa and Eurasia”
On Jun, 5th and 6th, 2012, as one of the committee members of Global Agenda Council on Europe, Professor Ding, director for CES attended World Economic Forum on the Middle East , North Africa and Eurasia held by World Economic Forum and the Turkish Government together.
In the meantime, Professor Ding was invited to the internal leadership breakfast meeting among committee members of Global Agenda Council on Europe. They exchanged different opinions on topics ranging from European political and economic foreign affairs to innovation. On Jun 6th, Professor Ding attended internal leadership breakfast meeting between committee members of Global Agenda Council on Europe and Finnish Foreign Minister and put questions and exchanged ideas on the impact of European Sovereign Debt Crisis on the Sino-European Relationship.
At the same day, from 13:45 to 14:30, Professor Ding, as the seminar moderator, hosted international seminar “Euro, Dollar, Yuan Uncertainties: Scenarios on the future of the International Monetary System”. The seminar focused on the following topics, including uncertainty of Euro, Euro’s future role as one of the international currency, the internationalization of Chinese RMB, the pressure of the US Dollar and the key factors that determine the direction of Chinese and American currency policy. Last but not least, all the participants forecast future international monetary system.
Professor Ding attended seminar “EU's Unknown Asia: New Horizons and New Beginnings” in Singapore
On Jun. 4th, 2012, Professor Ding, director for CES, was invited to Singapore and attended seminar “EU's Unknown Asia: New Horizons and New Beginnings”, which was co-hosted by Asia Pacific European Union Studies Association, EU centre in Singapore and The European Union Lifelong Education Projects. The seminar focused on several important issues, including Fukushima’s leakage of nuclear, the impact of European Debt Crisis on Asia-Europe relationship, the challenge faced during the process of establishing long-term stable Asia-Europe relationship, future innovative framework for cooperation, the important role of free trade area in Asia-Europe relationship and etc.
Professor Ding, as the representative of Fudan University, member of Asia Pacific European Union Studies Association, chaired the second workshop on important international issues on the first day of the seminar.
 
Prof. Ding Chun attended the 14th annual conference on European integration
The 14th annual conference on European integration, organized by Swedish Network for European Studies in Economics and Business, was held in Lund University on 24 May, 2012. Prof. Ding Chun, director of Center for European Studies of Fudan University, was invited to the annual meeting this year. As a keynote discusser, he gave a speech titled ”The evolution of China’s growth strategy, the twelfth five-year plan and Europe 2020” on the plenary session: EU-Asia: Strategies to exploit the synergies. With his long-term observation and reflection on this issue, Prof. Ding compared China’s twelfth five-year plan with Europe 2020 strategy horizontally and vertically, focusing on the recent hot spots on China and Europe development, and presented new opportunities and challenges for China-Europe cooperation. There was also a heated discussion on this topic among Prof. Ding and the guests after the speech.
Prof. Ding Chun and Prof. Dai Bingran attended the interdisciplinary seminar of the Chinese and European scholars held by CES of Sichuan University and Renmin University of China
On May 6-8, 2012, the director and honorable director of Center for European Studies of Fudan University, Prof. Ding Chun and Prof. Dai Bingran, were invited to attend the interdisciplinary seminar of the Chinese and European scholars held by Centre for European Studies at Sichuan University and Renmin University of China. The year 2012 is the fifteenth anniversary of China-Europe higher education research cooperation, and it’s also an important year for EU’s reform and development in the post-Lisbon era. The increasingly serious sovereign debt crisis and global economic trend has brought unprecedented challenges to the European integration process. Under such background, the interdisciplinary seminar in Sichuan is entitled “The Post-Lisbon-Era EU in Global Context and Its Implication for Non-European Regions: An Outside View”, aiming to create an opportunity for Chinese and European scholars to discuss and share opinions on related issues. Director Ding and Professor Dai were invited and gave presentations about the sovereign debt crisis’s influence on European integration, EU’s global role in the Post-Lisbon era and China-Europe cultural and education exchange. They had warmly discussion with all the guests at present and exchange ideas on these topics.
Dutch Movie Day 2012 was successfully held in the Student Square of Guanghua Tower
On May 2nd, 2012, Dutch Movie Day 2012 was successfully held in the Student Square of Guanghua Tower. The activity was organized by Dutch Studies Center and co-organized by Foreign Affairs Division of Fudan University and Netherlands Consulate General in Shanghai. On the opening ceremony, Mr. Peter C.POTMAN, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands made an opening ceremony and wished the activity a complete success. Professor Ding Chun, Director of Dutch Studies Center and Professor Van de Harst from University of Groningen attended and hosted the activity together.
On the opening ceremony, Mr. Peter C.POTMAN, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands introduced the history of Dutch Move, including the first Dutch documentary, the iconic works and the movie of the night “The Dinner Club”. This Dutch Movie Day activity lasted for three days and a selected Dutch movie would be showed every night, including “The Dinner Club”, “Bon Voyage” and “Sonny Boy”. These films, with rich themes and broad connotations, ere fully presenting the unique feature of Dutch movies and gave students a better understanding of the Dutch culture. Before the official activities, the organizer prepared Question and Answer session about Dutch culture and movies. Students answered the questions actively, not only activating the atmosphere, but also letting students have a better understanding of the Dutch culture and movies. The activity attracted more than sixty teachers and students from Fudan University and Shanghai International Studies University and the activity was highly praised by them.
Seminar “China, Dutch and EU during the Financial Crisis”
On April 30th and May 1st, the two-day seminar with the topic on “China, Dutch and EU during the Financial Crisis”, was successfully held by Fudan-Groningen Dutch Studies Center. This seminar began with the warm opening speech by Professor DING Chun, director of DSC, Fudan University and Professor CAO Xue fei, University of Groningen. Mrs. WANG Ying also addressed a welcome speech to all the scholars on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Office, Fudan University.
This two-day seminar was moderated by Prof. DING Chun and Prof. Jan van der Harst, University of Groningen. The scholars invited to attending the seminar were from different institutes both in China and Europe, covering a wide range of disciplines like economics, international relations, laws and politics, etc. They all gave their brilliant presentations and warm discussion on the topics like the current global economy and politic condition, the development of relationship between China and the Netherlands or the EU, and the possible cooperation in the future.
Agenda and main achievements:
Day 1
Prof. Jan van der Harst, “The Netherlands and the Origins of the Sovereign Debt Crisis in the EU”
Prof. LU Zhi an, “Challenges to Migration Policies in the EU under Debt Crisis”
Prof. WANG Jian wei, “Eurozone Labor Market Integration: An Unemployment Data-Based Estimate”
LI Jun yang, “Dutch Regional and Sector Economy Analysis”
Day 2
Prof. DING Chun, “Chinese Development Strategy and Challenges – the Transition of China and Europe”
LIU Li rong, “The Evolution of China's EU Policy”
WANG Yi yao, “The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the EU-Migrant Workers”
WANG Lei, “China's FDI in EU and the Enlightenment to Netherlands”
XUE Wen tao, “EU Labor Market Reform during the Financial Crisis”
Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University
At 6:30 pm on April 25th, 2012, Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT, Director of International Relations from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille in France, visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and delivered a lecture entitled “The New Financial Architecture of the Euro zone and the Role of the ECB reconsidered” to Fudan students.
The lecture was held in the Room 201, School of Economics, and hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Director of CES, Fudan Univesity. Prof. Patrick Mardellat’s lecture was mainly divided into two parts. First of all, he presented the two new institutions – the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) established by the Treaty signed on February, 2 of 2012. He explained why he thinks it to be of a poor help to prevent a sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone. Then Prof. Patrick discussed the role of the ECB and advocated that it should play a more active role as the Lender of Last Resort (LLR). Finally, Prof. Patrick provided a series of helpful academic resources and links to students, hoping to improve academic communication though this platform provided by CES.
Prof. Patrick’s speech received warm welcome from audience. After his speech, teachers and students present had a heated discussion with him. Topics ranged from the global economic situation, the comparison between financial crises happening in the USA and Europe to the French general election. The lecture lasted for two hours and ended with warm applause and positive feedback from students.
Professor Ding Chun delivered a presentation entitled “Reconsideration of the European Sovereign Debt Crisis”
On 17th April, 2012, Professor Ding Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies of Fudan University, was invited to attend Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Academic Forum, delivering the speech entitled “Reconsideration of the European Sovereign Debt Crisis”. Professor Ding Chun circled around the European debt crisis and its latest development, giving a penetrating and pellucid analysis on its formation background, reasons, evolving path and influence on the future trend of Chinese economy and global economy.
The lecture attracted more than one hundred teachers and students, professor Ding Chun’s logical and penetrated analysis won waves of applause from teachers and students. After the speech, teachers and students from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics actively conducted discussions with professor Ding Chun, concerning the future influence of European Debt Crisis on global economy and the recently issued measures on financial stability.?
Fudan Ambassador Forum
On March 22nd, Professor MEI Zhaorong, the former Ambassador of China to Germany and former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, the Distinguished Professor of Fudan University, visited Fudan Ambassador Forum, which is cooperated by Centre of European Studies (CES) and Institute of International Studies. Prof. MEI penetrated into major characteristics of current global affairs, and delivered a splendid speech before crowds of audience in the Room 201. The lecture was hosted by Professor Ding Chun, Director of CES.
 
Porf. MEI started his detailed global affairs analysis in four aspects. Firstly, combined with the turmoil in Libya and Syria, he analyzed the situation in western Asia and northern Africa and its implication. Secondly, he explained the impact of Euro Debt Crisis on current global affairs according to his long-term perception and understanding of Euro Debt Crisis, involving Germany's appeal for a fiscal union and the three conditions on which China should aid EU. Thirdly, he analyzed America's strategy of returning to Asia & Pacific Region and its recent move, and China's reaction accordingly. Last but not least, he focused on China’s peripheral issues, covering some elements that mount to the regional unsteadiness, such as the Korean Peninsula and the South China Sea conflict. He posed unique ideas and perspectives on those heated discussion through his own reflection and conclusion.
Dr. Nicholas paid a visit to Center for European Studies and made a speech
On 12th March, 2012, Dr. Nicholas, Senior Lecturer in CES at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, visited School of Economics, and delivered a speech entitled “The Genuine Cause of Current Global Economic Crisis and Continuing Global Economic Problems” at Room 201, the Building of School of Economics. The lecture was organized by Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University. Professor Ding Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies of Fudan University, attended and hosted the lecture. The lecture attracted many teachers and students interested in this topic, and they actively conducted discussions with Dr. Nicholas after the speech.
Professor Ding Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies of Fudan University, attends the CASS Forum
On October 31, 2011, a seminar entitled “European Debt Crisis and Economic Governance” was held in the Institute of European Studies (IES), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in Beijing. The specialists, scholars and officials from CASS, China Institute of International Studies, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, Fudan University, Tongji University, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and University of International Business and Economics came together, along with the Spanish Ambassador. They further discussed issues about “The influence and developing prospect of European Debt Crisis”, “European Economic Governance”, “Economy and Politics of Germany”.
Professor Ding Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies of Fudan University, was invited to participate in this seminar and was among the main guests to discuss the topic of “European Economic Governance”. The main contexts of the discussion included: the concept of European economic governance, whether the Euro Area can modify its fiscal and monetary policies under the European Debt Crisis, the procedures and difficulties of EU to strengthen the financial regulation, how can EU improve its economic competition. The discussions have laid a solid foundation for getting rid of the European Debt Crisis and the ability of Europe to consolidate economic governance has offered references and instructions to China.
This seminar was presided by Mr. Zhou Hong, Director of IES, Institute of European Studies (IES), CASS.
Rector of College of Europe visited Center for European Studies
Rector of College of Europe, Professor. Paul Demaret and Director of Communications of College of Europe, Ms. Angela O'Neill visited Center for European Studies (CES), Fudan University, On November 26, 2011. During the visit, they had an informal discussion with the teachers and students of CES, exchanging ideas about Fudan University and College of Europe in many aspects.
On 10:00am, the forum started at Room 714, the Building of School of Economics. Professor Ding Chun, director of the Centre for European Studies, hosted the event. Ms. Liu Li, Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Office, Fudan University, welcomed our guests on behalf of the school, then gave a brief introduction of Fudan University in terms of cooperation and foreign exchange projects with other schools and expressed the wishes for further bilateral cooperation. Dean of College of Europe, Professor Paul Demaret, introduced students an overview of the College of Europe as well as information related to Chinese students. Professor Ding Chun exchanged some information about the Center for European Studies to the whole audience. After the introduction, the present teachers and students consulted their own concerns about the College of Europe, including graduate study application process and curriculum, etc. In addition, they also asked the two teachers about the European countries, EU culture and some other interested topics. After a heated conversation, the discussion forum ended in a friendly atmosphere. （Written by Hua Meng Xiao)
Fudan Ambassador Forum
The European Debt Crisis has attracted global attention. On the evening of November 9th, 2011, Professor MEI Zhaorong, the former Ambassador of China to Germany, the Distinguished Professor of Fudan University and former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, visited Fudan Ambassador Forum and made a splendid speech entitled “The European Union and the Sino-Europe Relations under the background of The European Debt Crisis” in Room 201, School of Economics. Fudan Ambassador Forum was co-hosted by the Center of European Studies(CES) and Institute of International Studies.
Professor Mei first introduced performance and current situation of the European Debt Crisis this time. Then he analyzed its fundamental reasons and interpreted main measures which have been taken in order to solve the crisis. Last but not least, Professor Mei put forward his own point of view towards the heated topic that whether or not China should finance Europe.
Finally, Professor Mei responded to students’ questions one by one. His penetrating and pellucid explanation, insightful opinions and witty words won waves of applause from teachers and students. The lecture attracted more than 80 teachers and students from Fudan University, Tongji University and Shanghai International Studies University. Before the lecture was held, the Room 201 had already been crowded with audiences. Professor Ding, director of Center of European Studies(CES) hosted the lecture. (Written by Lily Zhang)
Dutch Career Day 2011 was successfully held in the Student Square of Guanghua Tower
On the morning of Oct. 31, 2011, Dutch Career Day 2011 was successfully held in the Student Square of Guanghua Tower. The activity was organized by Dutch Studies Center and co-organized by Foreign Affairs Division of Fudan University and Groningen University. Professor Ding Chun, Director of Dutch Studies Center and Professor Van de Harst from University of Groningen attended and hosted the activity together. On the opening ceremony, Professor Chen, Yinzhang, assistant to the Principal made an opening speech to the Dutch Career Day 2011. Mr. Peter C. POTMAN, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands wished the activity a complete success. Professor Zhu, Chouwen, Director of Foreign Affairs Division of Fudan University attended the opening ceremony.
Dutch Career Day 2011 is aimed at providing opportunities for students to conduct face to face communication with companies and helps them to achieve success in their future career. Five famous Dutch companies were invited to the activity, DSM, Philips, Rabobank, De Lage Landen and Mattmo. Representatives from the companies made presentation to students and introduced main business, culture and talent training programs of their own companies. Besides giving their own requirement and understanding of so-called talents, they made active interaction with students and answered their questions on job hunting. After the companies’ presentation, Ms. Cao Xuefei from University of Groningen introduced University of Groningen and provided information for students who want to further study in the Netherlands.
Dutch Career Day 2011 attracted more than 140 teachers and students from Fudan University and Shanghai International Studies University and the activity was highly praised by them. (Written by Lily Zhang)
2011 Year of Youth "EU Takes You to Europe" Campaign Successfully Launched In Fudan University
Jointly organized by the Centre of European Studies, Fudan University and Delegation of the European Union to China and Mongolia, the "2011 Year of Youth “ EU Takes You to Europe” campaign successfully launched in Room 104, Center for American Studies, Fudan University on Monday, September 26, 2011.
Professor Ding Chun, director of the Centre of European Studies, hosted the event. First, Mr. William Fingleton, Head of Press and Information Section, Delegation of the European Union to China, gave a speech about the introduction of European Union, including a brief history about EU, EU integration process and the current economic development of EU and its members. Later, Mrs. Grazyna Godlewska-Lysiak, Consul for Public Diplomacy and Promotion, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, made a speech entitled “Poland and Polish culture”. She introduced Polish customs and cultural activities to the audience with photos about Polish cities and traditions. Finally, Ms. Agota Revesz, Consul for Culture and Education, Consulate General of the Republic of Hungary, brought a presentation of Hungarian unique tourist attractions and cultural symbols to the audience. Her humorous talk and video shows of Hungary won the laughter and wonders from all of the students.
There was a small quiz at the end of each presentation. Most students have been actively involved in the interaction. Sometimes the whole audiences answered the same question with one voice and made the atmosphere become warmer and warmer. At the Q&A session, students from different professionals discussed issues with the three diplomats, sharing view on study in Europe, travels, trade, career, cultural phenomena and other aspects of EU and China. The "2011 Year of Youth “ EU Takes You to Europe” campaign in Fudan University has successfully come to an end.
(Written by Hua Mengxiao)
Germany Consul General in Shanghai and France Consul General in Shanghai made speech in Fudan Ambassador Forum
Dr.jur. Wolfgang R?hr, Germany Consul General in Shanghai and Mr. Emmanuel Lenain, France Consul General in Shanghai visited Fudan University on Sep. 22nd, 2011 and made a speech on Fudan Ambassador Forum. The Forum was held in Room 514, School of Economics. Dr.jur. Wolfgang R?hr and Mr. Emmanuel Lenain conducted a face-to-face communication with Fudan students. The Forum was held by European Research Center, Fudan University and Professor Ding Chun, Director of the center attended and hosted the forum.
The lecture began with Mr. Emmanuel Lenain’s brief introduction of path towards reconciliation between France and Germany. Also he talked about the future of Euro in current international situation. Afterwards, Dr.jur.Wolfgang R?hr first introduced the history of the reunification of Deutschland combined with his personal experience. Then he commented on the close cooperation between Germany and China in many areas including higher education and bi-lateral trade.
The conclusion of two Consul Generals’ speech came with the Q&A of Fudan Students. Students present were active in putting questions to Consul Generals, hoping to make the most of the precious opportunity to have further communication with two Consul Generals. Questions mainly focused on some heated topics around the world, including the impact of European economic crisis on the process of European integration, the Greek debt crisis, the prospect of Euro and the strategic cooperation between China and Europe. Consul Generals responded to students’ questions one by one.
The Forum attracted over 70 teachers and students from Fudan University, Tongji University and some other universities and research institutions in Shanghai, leaving no empty seats and fully occupied aisles.
(Written by Lily Zhang)
Mr. Sascha Müller-Kraenner delivered a speech on Fudan-Ebert Forum
On the morning of Sep. 22nd, 2011, Sascha Müller-Kraenner, the Managing Director and European Representative of The Nature Conservancy in Europe paid a visit to Center for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and delivered a speech on Fudan – Ebert Forum in Room 714, School of Economics, titled From Durban to Rio Where Europe and China can lead——Energy Policy and Global Governance for Green Development. The Forum was jointly held by Center for European Studies(CES) in Fudan University and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Shanghai Office.
Professor Ding Chun, director of CES, hosted the forum and then Mr Sascha Müller-Kraenner made an insightful speech.
Sascha Müller-Kraenner first introduced the history of The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, focusing on The Kyoto protocol. Since the Kyoto protocol will expire by the end of 2012, the international community expects the meeting to be held in Durban, wondering whether it can finally accomplish the negotiation of the "Bali roadmap". Then Sascha Müller-Kraenner mentioned the challenge to be met on the Durban meeting, including saving Kyoto, advancing a global, legally binding agreement and preparing the ground for long term financing. To take up the challenge, he first put forward where Europe can lead on the road to Durban, including upgrading EU 20 % target to 30%, the implementation of 2050 low carbon development road map, strengthening commitments under EU ETS and etc. Then comes China’s responsibilities and duties on the road to Durban, which involves supporting process towards a global & legally binding climate change agreement within G77, implementing domestic commitments within the next 5 year plan, South-South climate cooperation and etc.
After the conclusion of Sascha Müller-Kraenner’s speech, he kindly responded to students’ questions one by one. The forum attracted over 60 teachers and students from different academic background, ranging from Biological science to Environmental science.
(Written by Lily Zhang)
The former EU ambassador of China paid a visit to CES and talked about Euro and sovereign debt
On the morning of March 29th 2011, the former EU ambassador of China, Dr. Klaus Eberman paid a visit to Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and gave an insightful speech titled “What happened to the Euro? Catharsis or painful awakening?" to teachers and students.
 
Before the speech, Prof. ZHU Chouwen, Director of Office of Foreign Affairs, warmly welcomed Ambassador Eberman for his visit to Fudan University in the VIP Room of Teaching Building of the School of Economics. They exchanged ideas about the current affairs. Prof. DING Chun, Director of CES also attended the meeting.
The speech was held at 10 am in Room 714, Building of the College of Economics. The speech was hosted by Prof. DING Chun. In the speech which lasted about two hours, Ambassador Eberman began with different performances of each nation when faced with the European sovereign debt crisis, featuring the influences and changes which Euro has brought to the entire EU area. Then he stated his opinions about the history of Euro and its spiritual significance. In the end, he made an analysis of the summits among the EU leaders since March this year and highly summarized the recent main rescue measures and then gave explanations and comments on each one respectively. The speech was applauded by teachers and students from the School of Economics and Institute of International Studies in our University, and also Shanghai International Studies University. During the Q&A part, with his diplomatic experience, Ambassador Eberman gave answers to the questions which were put by teachers and students concerning the situation in Libya, theory of optimal currency area and the U.S. policy of quantitative easing.
Hundreds of students were attracted to the Room 714 to attend the speech, including not only students interested in the affairs between China and EU, but also the exchange students from EU countries. They all benefited a lot by understanding the spiritual embodiment role of Euro in complicated situations. (ZHANG Shuo)
Fudan Ambassador Forum
On November 30th, Professor MEI Zhaorong, , the former Ambassador of China to Germany and former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, the Distinguished Professor of Fudan University, visited Fudan Ambassador Forum, which is cooperated by Centre of European Studies (CES) and Institute of International Studies. Prof. MEI delivered a penetrating and splendid speech to more than 70 teachers and students from Fudan University, Tongji University, Shanghai Insitute of Physical Education, Shanghai International Studies University and European Society of Economics. Before the lecture was held, the Room 205 had already been crowded of audiences.
 
The Speech was hosted by Prof. DING Chun, director of CES. Prof. MEI summarized major characteristics of current global affairs, such as the imbalance of recovery in various countries, the further step of transformation in international economic system and the successive strategic adjustments in major advanced economies. Prof. MEI also analyzed the bilateral relations between China and the EU, the USA, Japan and Korea, he brought up insightful opinions concerning those cerrent issues.
At last, Prof. MEI made specific explanations towards the questions raised by present students. The audiences continuously burst into storm-like applause because of his humorous answers. Finally all the students left the lecture room in reluctance. (CHEN Zi)
European Society of Economics Seminar Was Successfully Held
At 14:00 on November 28, 2010, the European Society of Economics seminar was held at Fudan University. Meeting was hosted by the Honorary President of the European Society Wu Yi-Kang. First of all, the director of the Center of European Studies of Fudan University, Professor Ding Chun, made a wonderful speech of economic performance and prospects in Europe in the financial crisis, mainly related to the financial crisis, the economic performance of Europe and European background and the expected debt crisis. Professor Zhang Yongan from the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade Department followed to give the comments. Professor Chen Yugang from School of Public Affairs and International relations give a interpretation of the Lisbon Treaty and expressed their point of view, the Shanghai International Studies Professor Ye Jiang comment and said its identity.(CHENG Cheng)
 
Prof.LARS Oxelheim Paid a Visit to CES
On the afternoon of November 22nd, Prof. Lars Oxelheim, Professor of Lund Institute of Economic Research and Chairman of Swedish Network for European Studies in Economics and Business, visited Centre for European Studies, Fudan University (CES) and delivered a speech titled “Internationalizing the corporate boardroom” to more than 50 teachers and students in Rm. 201, Teaching Building of the School of Economics. The speech was hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies.
 
Prof. Lars Oxelheim first reviewed present theories of the boardroom
structure, then integrated the empirical studies of 559 listed corporates in Northen Europe, summarized major stimulus for the internationalization of the corporate boardroom. After the speech, Prof. Lars Oxelheim held discussions with attending teachers. The students spoke highly of the lecture, which in their opinion, had great impact on their analyzing methods and attitudes toward research.
Prof. Lars Oxelheim is the honorary professor of the CES, who visites Fudan University and participates in many academic activities for many times. He has delivered a large sum of excellent speeches and lectures in Fudan. (CHEN Zi)
Prof. Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin Spoke on the Relations between China and Europe in Africa
In the afternoon of November 8th, 2010, Prof. Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin, former German Minister of Justice and the Chairman of Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance Commission of the Bundestag, visited Fudan University and delivered a speech on the FES-Fudan Forum, accompanies by Dr. Rudolf Traub Merz, Resident Director Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Shanghai Coordination Office.
 
Before the speech, Prof. WANG Weiping, the executive vice president of Fudan University, warmly welcomed Prof. Gmelin for her visit to Fudan University in the VIP Room of Teaching Building of the School of Economics. They exchanged ideas about the current affairs concerning university education, foreign exchange and cultural development. Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies (CES), Prof. TANG Wenqing, Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Office, Prof. HU Ronghua and PAN Zhongqi, attended the meeting.
After the meeting, Prof. Gmelin gave a speech titled “China und Europa in Afrika-Kooperation oder Wettbewerb?” at the FES-Fudan Forum in the Hall 801, Teaching Building of the School of Economics. Prof. DING Chun hosted this forum. In the speech, Prof. Gmelin briefly introduced the background and development of Africa. She held the opinion that in investment and aid areas such as energy exploitation and infrastructure establishment, China and Europe share comparability. Therefore, China and Europe can actively find similarities and incorporate Africa into their cooperation framework, promoting African development in all aspects. After the speech, Prof. Gmelin provided detail answers to questions raised by audiences, which gained much applause. This speech attracted over 50 audiences, including not only the students of Fudan University but also many scholars studying on international relations in many other universities in Shanghai. (CHEN Zi)
the Dutch Information Day was successfully held at the Student Square in Huanghua Building
The Dutch Information Day series activities were successfully held at the student square in GuangHua Building on Monday, October 25, 2010.
 
The director of the Dutch Study Centre, Professor DingChun hosted the opening ceremony. At 9:00 am, Mr Erich Verwaa, consul general for the Netherlands at Shanghai, gave the opening address. Then professor Harst, who came from Groningen University, made the speech. Mrs. Cao Xuefei, manager of the China programmes of the Groningen University, gave a brief introduction about the university and the life in the Netherlands. After Mrs Cao’s introduction, the students were actively consulting to the teachers about the exchange issues in Netherlands.
From 13:00 on, movies about the Dutch scenery, Dutch history, Groningen University and the Wall Street –about the Netherlands were played successively. The prize game show was held at 16:00 and the whole activity successfully ended after the game. (YAN Zhuo)
 
Workshop on the topic of European Union and China in a Turbulent Time held in Czech Pavilion
On 7th September, 2010, a joint workshop of the Center for European Studies of Fudan University and Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University was held in Czech Pavilion, Expo Shanghai. This workshop focused on the topic of the European Union and China in a Turbulent Time.
Prof. Ding Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies of Fudan University and Prof. Michal Mejst?ík, Director of Institute of Economic Studies of Charles University jointly chaired the workshop. Up to 40 participants from Charles University, Fudan University, East China Normal University, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, Tongji University and Shanghai University took part in the workshop. Moreover, more than 15 speakers presented their perspectives on the topics of Sovereign Debt Crisis of EU Member Countries and Sino-EU Relations. They are including Vice Dean of School of Economics of Fudan University Prof. SUN Lijian, Director of Centre for European Studies of Fudan University Prof. Ding Chun, Prof. YU Nanping from East China Normal University, Prof. YANG Ye from Center for European Studies of Tong Ji University, Prof. PAN Zhongqi from School of International Relations and Public Affairs of Fudan University, Prof. Michal MEJSTRIK from Charles University, Dr. Martin GREGOR, Dr. Vilem SEMERAK and Dr. Zdenek HRUBY from Charles University.( DING Wanbei )
 
the Twelfth Biennial Meeting of Chinese Society for European Union Studies
On 21.and 22. August, the twelfth Biennial meeting of Chinese Society for European Union Studies, as well as the second Biennial meeting of Chinese Society for European Economic Studies, was held in Xi’an Jiaotong University. The Theme of the meeting was “the relations between China,EU and Europe in the post crisis time”. From respects of economics, politics, law, society, culture and diplomacy did the participants discuss warmly about the problems due to the global financial crisis and the future trend for European integration.
 
Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies (CES) and Secretary General of Chinese Society for European Union Studies, hosted the opening ceremony. Some of the speakers are: Prof. ZHOU Hong, president of Chinese Society for European Studies, Prof. LUO Hongbo, vice president of Chinese Society for European Economic Studies, Prof. WU Yikang, president of Chinese Society for European Union Studies, Prof. SONG Xinning, Centre for European Studies, Renmin University of China, Prof. TONG Jiadong, director of Centre for European Studies, Nankai University, and Mr. ZHANG Xiaotong, Secretary from Ministry of Commerce. Prof DAI Bingran, President for Chinese Society for European Union Studies, as well as vice president for Chinese Society for European Economic Studies, also send his warm greetings to the colleges.
 Prof DING delivered the speech both in group discussion and at the closing ceremony, where he stated that the key to deal with the crisis and help the recovery was to cut down the costs and raise the competition capacity. Doctor JIAN Junbo, member of the political department of our center, also delivered a wonderful speech. The meeting was held under the background that quite a few European countries were facing bitterly their sovereign debt. The participants studied the depth and complexity of the crisis and forecasted somehow the future of China-EU relation, which plays a big role for the future cooperation between China and EU, the development for Chinese entity and virtual economy and the consummation for Chinese fiscal system as well. The total attendants were more than 80, while with around 32 units have attended the meeting.
The Chinese Society for European Study is affiliated to our center. With the great efforts from Professor DING Chun, director of our center, Professor WU Yikang, president of Chinese Society for European Union Studies , Professor DAI Bingran, honorary director of our center, president for Chinese Society for European Union Studies, as well as vice president for Chinese Society for European Economic Studies, and Center member CHEN Xiangqi, the meeting was a great success. (CHEN Xiangqi)
The International Academic Seminar Was Held Successfully
The International Academic Seminar “European Union and Asia: Interregionalism and Cooperation between Asia and European Union”, co-organized by Fudan Institute for Advanced Study in Social Sciences (IAS) and Centre for European Studies (CES), was held in Room 2801 of East Guanghua Building. The seminar was chaired by Prof. Deng Zhenglai, Director of IAS. Ambassador Dominique Girard made an opening address.
 During the seminar, Prof. Ding Chun, Director of CES, Prof. Gustaaf Geeraerts, Director of Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies (BICCS), Prof. Sven Biscop, Senior Researcher of Royal Institute of International Relations, Prof. Dr. Luk Van Langenhove, Vice President of International Social Sciences Council and other speaking guests made excellent speeches focusing on current issues concerning concepts of Asia and Europe, theories of international relationship, ideology, culture, education and so on. Other guests at present also came up with many open questions and had insightful discussions. Prof. Ding’s speech concentrated on Asia-Europe business relationship. Prof. Dai Bingran, the nominated professor of CES, also attended this seminar. (CHEN Zi )
Prof. Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin Spoke on the Relations between China and NATO
In the Morning of May 20, 2010, Prof. Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin, German former Minister of Justice and the Chairman of Human Rights and Humanitarian Assstance Commission of the Bundestag, visited Fudan University and delivered a speech on the FES-Fudan Forum.
 
Before the speech, Prof. LIU Jianzhong, the Deputy Secretary of the Party, warmly welcomed Prof. Gmelin for her visit to Fudan University. They exchanged their ideas about the latest development of Fudan University and the current hot issue - EXPO 2010 in Shanghai. Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies (CES), Prof. XIN Qiang, Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs Office, Prof. LIU Wei, school of German, Fudan University and Dr. Rudolf TRAUB-MERZ, Resident Director Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Shanghai Coordination Office, attended the meeting.
After the meeting, Prof. Gmelin gave a speech titled “Beziehung NATO und China vor dem Hintergrund der Krisenentwicklung in Afghanistan” at the FES-Fudan Forum in the Hall 101, Sub-East Building of Guang Hua Tower. Prof. DING Chun hosted this forum. In the speech, Prof. Gmelin introduced the background and development of NATO. She also explained the current challenge that the NATO is faced with and the views on the issue about nuclear weapon. During the speech, she focused on the current relations be tween China and NATO. She thought that China and NATO could have similar views about the issues like the control of violence and drugs, especially on global peace. She also confessed that there are many contrasts between China and NATO, and the cooperation should be improved.
This speech attracted over 60 audiences, including not only the students of Fudan University but also many scholars studying on international relations in Shanghai. After her speech, Prof. Gmelin answered several questions raised from the audience, which gained much applause. (WANG Lei)
CES Co-Organized “Model EU - Shanghai EXPO 2010”
On 12th May, 2010, as part of the "EU in th e World" activities, the 3-day “Model EU - Shanghai EXPO 2010” programme came to an end with a great success, of which the closing session was held in the Belgium-EU Pavilion. There were 19 Fudan students participating in this event, and they gained compliments for their outstanding performance. As one of the co-organizers, Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies (CES), on behalf of Fudan University, was awarded for its good organization.
May 10 - 12, 2010, the European Commission, Fudan University, the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and ESSCA Graduate School of Management co-organized a three-day Model EU programme to let the students in China and all over the world have a close look on the EU decision making process and the system of the EU. It was also a part of the "EU in the World" activities organized by the Belgium-EU Pavilion to commemorate Europe Day in Shanghai. The more than 70 Model EU participants were chosen from among outstanding students from Fudan University, CEIBS, ESSCA, and the China-EU School of Law, as well as former scholarship recipients of the Erasmus Mundus programme. During the conference, the participants played the roles of Commissioners, ministers of the EU member states, Members of the European Parliament, representatives of civil societies, and journalists to work on a topic of the new legislation on carbon dioxide emissions in EU countries.
On May 10, the opening session for the “Model EU” events was held in the CEIBS campus. Former Senior Advisor to the European Commission on China, Etienne Reuter represented EU to welcome all the participants. Prof. Pan Zhongqi, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, and Prof. XIN Qiang, Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs Office, also delivered a welcome address on behalf of Fuda n University. A series of presentations was given as an introduction on the “Model EU” and rules of the game after the opening session. The allocation of roles within groups was also completed on the first day. On May 12, the events continued in the CEIBS, as the participants worked on the topic: legislation to limit CO2 Emission from cars. Former European Parliament President Pat Cox chaired the Plenary Session of the negotiation during which the representatives of the “European Parliament” held a public hearing joined by the “European Commission”, the “Council” and “Stakeholders”.
On May 12, Model EU moved to the Belgium-EU Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site. The closing session was moderated by Franz Jessen, Head of Unit of the Directorate General for External Relations at the European Commission, as the organizers and participants shared their experience during the three-day events. President Cox; Etienne Reuter; Representative of the External Relations Directorate General at the European Commission, Elina Bardram; President of the 2002 European Youth Convention/President of the European Youth Forum (2002 - 2004) Giacomo Filibeck; Administrator for the Committee on Development, Guido van Hecken; Deputy Head of the Asia Unit at the Council Secretariat, Francesco Presutti; Research Administrator at the European Parliament, Mario Negre; Representative of the European Commission's EuropeAid Directorate General, Aurelie Godfreu; as well as Representatives from the European Commission's External Relations Directorate General, Asad Beg and Francois-Xavier Boutes also attended the session. At the end of the closing session, on behalf of Fudan University and CES, Prof. DING Chun was awarded with gifts for great participating and organization. (WANG Lei)
Dutch Prime Minister J. P.Balkenende gave speech at Fudan University
On the morning of 30th April—Dutch’s queen’s day, Dutch Prime Minister J. P.Balkenende, accompanied by Mr. Rudolf Bekink, Dutch ambassador to China and Dr. Erick Verwaal, consul of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai, visited Fudan University. Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for Dutch Studies, chaired the speech and the Q&A session afterwards.
Before the speech, Prof. QIN Shaode, Party Secretary of Fudan University warmly welcomed Mr. Balkenende for his visit to Fudan University. Prof. Zhou Chouwen, and Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs Office, Fudan University, Prof. DING Chun and the visiting President of The University of Groningen Poppema attended the meeting. Then, Prof. DING Chun, Executive Director of the Center for Dutch Studies briefly introduced the research and teaching activities of the center. And then, Prime Minister Balkenende gave a speech entitled “the relationship between the Netherlands, Europe and China” to the students and teachers of Fudan University in the hall 102 of Guanghua Tower. More than 200 students were attracted to the speech, including students enrolling in the course of Dutch studies, Chinese exchange students who have been to Dutch and especially about 10 exchange students from Dutch.
 
Prof. Ding Chun, executive director of CES，hosted this lecture. Then, Mr. Balkenende delivered his brilliant speech after welcome remarks was made by Prof. QIN Shaode, Party Secretary of Fudan University.His speech contained two parts. First, the growing importance of the relationship between the Netherlands, Europe and China. In this part, he gave a brief description of the history on the political, economical, educational and cultural cooperation between China and the Netherlands. He also emphasized china’s changing role and its growing influence on the world stage after the rapid development during the last 30 years. On the other side, he deemed that the change in Europe was enormous too. These changes especially include the integration of the European market and the European single currency. Therefore the relationship between the Netherlands,  Europe and China has changed dramatically in the past 30 years, such as the more international trading activities and the growing number of exchanging students and faculty. And the second, some critical issues for the common future agenda for the Netherlands, Europe and China. Mr. Balkenende deemed that we were reaching a turning point, especially regarding to china’s present role in the world economy. He said the EU and Netherlands would like to work with china in the following aspects to cope with the challenges. The cooperation could be made on the key issues like human right, climate change, financial supervision, the fighting against protectionism, economic recovery, high technology and nuclear weapons in Iran and North Korea. In his speech he mentioned the brilliant speech made by Chinese Prime Minister Jiabao Wen last year in Cambridge University and quoted his words that “different countries, different nations need to respect, tolerate and learn from each other’s cultures.” Mr. Balkenende deemed it a foundation of partnership to learn from each other. At the end of his speech, he expressed his hope for a more active participant of china on the mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries.
After the speech, Mr. Balkenende answered questions raised by the audience, which covered the issues such as the opportunities of internship among the period of exchange, the role of China and Dutch in the current Greece debt crisis, the problem of coastal reclamation, views about drugs, his favorite speed racer and the champion of the world cup of 2010. His brilliant speech, humorous style and profound knowledge won time and again enthusiastic applause. (Wanbei Ding)
 
Prof. DING's article has been published on QIUSHI
In April, 2010, Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies (CES), publish ed the article titled "The EU in the Period of Post-crisis - an Analysis towards the Greek Debt Crisis" on QIUSHI, 2010.07.
In this article, Prof. DING stated his interpretation about the hot issue of the sovereign debt crisis in euro zone and the weak recovery of the EU's economy in the period of the post-financial crisis. In his point of view, the flaws in the European social model and the insufficient integration of the EU are the main drivers that raised this debt crisis and the performance of the member states.
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Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT visited CES again
At 6:30 pm on April 7th, 2010, Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT, Director of International Relations from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille in France, visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and delivered a lecture entitled “The Sovereign Debt Crisis and the Eurozo ne” to more than 30 students, which discussed about the current financial problems of some of the euro area members and showed how it reveals the zone's fundamental flaws.
During the lecture, he gave his interpretation about this hot topic, which was warmly welcomed by the audience.The lecture was held in the Room 514, Building of the School of Economics, and hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Director of CES, Fudan Univesity. Prof. Patrick Mardellat’s lecture was divided into four parts: Dehomogenizing the PIGS, The proximate causes of the crisis, Germany is part of the problem of the euro area and Conclusion. Putting the imbalance among the member states in retrospect, Prof. Mardellat revealed the fundamental flaws inside the Eurozone and stated his interpretation about the issue and the solution for the crisis. During the Q&A part, Prof. Mardellat and Prof. DING exchanged their views about the topic, which attracted the audience very much. After the lecture, students also had a heated discussion with Prof. Mardellat.
 
This is not the first time for Prof. Patrick Mardellat, Director of International Relations from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille, to visit CES and give a lecture for the students of Fudan University. One of the most famous political academies in France, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille has been a partner for CES for many years. Every year, the scholars from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille are invited to give lectures on EU at regular intervals. These academic activities have strengthened CES’s cooperation with its European partners.
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern Visited Fudan ‘Ambassador Forum’
On March 19th, 2010, former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum after his last visit in 2005.
Before the speech, Prof. CHEN Limin, the Deputy Secretary of the Party, warmly welcomed Mr. Ahern for his second visit to Fudan University. Prof. CHEN briefed Mr. Ahern the latest development of Fudan University, and they exchanged their ideas about the current issues and the cooperation between China and Ireland in education. Prof. DING Chun, Director of Centre for European Studies (CES), and Prof. Xin Qiang, Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs Office, Fudan University, attended the meeting.
 
This Forum was held at 15:30 in the Hall 102, Sub-East Building of the Guanghua Building, and organized by CES and Institute of International Studies in Fudan University. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong hosted the Forum. During the forum, Mr. Ahern delivered a speech entitled “The Irish Experience in Europe - Past, Present and Future” in English. He first introduced the latest development in Ireland and the integration of the European Union. Then, he focused on the issue of the cooperation between China and the EU as well as Ireland. He particularly mentioned the EXPO 2010, which will be held in Shanghai this year.
After the speech, Mr. Ahern answered questions raised by the audience, which covered the issues such as the current debt crisis in euro area and the Sino-EU relation, but also the spirit of Irish, education of youth and football. The speech and tactful answer by Mr. Ahern gained warm applause from sellout crowds, who come from different departments of Fudan University.
Prof. Ding Gave Speech at Shanghai Library
On December 26th, 2009, Prof. Ding, the executive director of CES, was invited by Shanghai Library to give a speech entitled “EU Integration and Sino-EU Relations”. This speech was part of the serials named “Shanghai Library Seminars—Shanghai and the Globe”, organized by Shanghai Library and Shanghai Institute of International Relations.
Prof. Ding talked about EU integration process from economic, political and cultural perspectives, giving brief introduction to its system, achievements, challenges and opportunities, etc.. He also reviewed the Sino-EU relations by analyzing mutual understanding, strategic partnership. After the speech, Prof. Ding also responded to questions from the audiences and invoked time and again applauses.
Fudan Ambassador Forum
On December 17h ,P rofessor MEI Zhaorong, , the former Ambassador of China to Germany and former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, made a speech at Fudan Ambassador Forum in Room 205, Building of the Economics College. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Director of the Center for European Studies, hosted this forum. Under the theme of “The Clash before Frankfurt Book Fair—A review of current international relations”, Prof. Mei gave to more than 100 faculties a vivid description about an ideological clash between China and Germany just before the Book Fair started. His brilliant speech, humorous style and profound knowledge won time and again enthusiastic applause. After his speech, Prof. Mei also responded several questions from the audiences, to which he made penetrating and profound analyses on Sino-EU relations. His words received a storm of applause.
Prof. Günter Grosche made speech on “The Euro and the European Monetary Process”
On December 14th, 2009，former adviser to the Chairman of the Euro Group Günter Grosche， accompanied by Mr. Daniel Daco, Head of Economic and Financial Affairs Section, European Commission Delegation in China, visited CES at Fudan University and gave a speech in entitled "The Euro and the European Monetary Process - Past, Present and Future" to the faculties in Dajin Conference Hall at Economics College. Prior to the lecture,Prof. Günter Grosche and Mr. Daniel Daco received warm welcome from Assistant President of Fudan University Ding Guanghong, vice-president of Fudan Economics College Xu Xiaoyin, executive director of CES Ding Chun and Professor Chen Zhimin, etc..
Prof. Ding Chun, executive director of CES，hosted this lecture. Prof.Günter Grosche talked about issues such as the development history of the euro and the European Monetary Union, the challenges faced with and the monetary policy and management of Eurozone.. His brilliant speech and profound knowledge won time and again enthusiastic applause from more than 150 faculties. After his s peech, Prof.Günter Grosche also responded several questions from the audiences, to which he made penetrating and profound analyses on euro and the European monetary system. His words received a storm of applause.
Günter Grosche is the former Special Adviser to Mr. Junker who is the Chairman of the Euro Group, the senior officials of German Finance Ministry, Managing Director of IMF (Germany), the Secretary-General of EU Economic and Financial Committee. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the launch of euro, Delegation of the European Commission to China invited Günter Grosche to hold a speaking tour in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou in China from December 14th to 18th.
Prof.DING Chun attending ‘Forum on China-EU Strategic Partnership’ in Beijing
On November 19th, 2009，The Forum on China-EU (European Union) Strategic Partnership, hosted by the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, kicked off in Beijing. On behalf of Fudan University, Prof. DING Chun was invited as a Chinese delegate to this forum.
Initiated in 1998, the summit is the highest-ranking dialogue platform between China. Premier Wen Jiabao attended this forum and met the delegates from both sides. Chinese vice-Premier Li Keqiang also attended and made keynote speech, calling for greater investment between China and the EU ahead of the annual leaders' summit. Under the theme of "China-EU Relations in a Globalized World: Turning Challenges into Opportunities", this forum discussed issues like: the strategic significance of the China-EU partnership; China’s development mode; China-EU media cooperation, humanitarian and cultural exchanges; the status quo and prospect of China-EU trade and investment relations; approaches of China and EU to address financial crisis and reform of the international finance system; and cooperation on climate change, energy and environmental protection.
Fudan-Groningen Week
On October 19th—23rd, 2009, “Fudan-Groningen Week”, co-organized by Dutch Studies Centre of Fudan, the University of Groningen and Fudan ministry of Foreign Affairs, kicked off in Guanghua Tower at Fudan University. 
Prior to the opening ceremony on Oct. 20th, Vice-President Wang Weiping met with visiting President of The University of Groningen Poppema and other guests, both exchanging views on further developing bilateral ties between the two sides. Wang, together with Dr. Wang Yili, consul of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai, and Jan van der Harst , Dutch director of Dutch Studies Centre, attended the opening ceremony and made a welcome speech. The opening ceremony was hosted by Prof. Ding Chun, Chinese director of the Dutch Studies Centre. During the week-long activities, seminars given by four Groningen professors in different academic fields were well-received by Fudan students.
On the evening of Oct 22nd, as an important part of the “Fudan Groningen Week”, an English Public Speech Contest was held in Guanghua Tower. Featured in Neitherland-related topics , this contest attracted wide attention from Fudan students and received a large amount of applications. Candidates in the final list presented excellent speech on Dutch society, arts, economics and other cultural topics. Winners,other candidates and people present all received awards or gifts
As the last part of “Groningen week”, the closing party was held on the evening of 23rd in Guanghua Tower, in which Dutch costumes, music, food and arts were given an other opportunity to display.
EUROPE-CHINA DIALOGUE: COMMON GROUNDS AND DIFFERENCES
On September 24th and 25th, EUROPE-CHINA DIALOGUE: COMMON GROUNDS AND DIFFERENCES, an international dialogue jointly organized by Center of European Studies (CES) at Fudan University and French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), was successfully concluded at the Round Table Confere nce Room at Fudan University. This dialogue was opened with a warm welcome address given by Professor DING Chun, director of the CES, and Hélène LE BAIL, an IFRI research fellow. Mr.Mei Zhaorong, former Chinese Ambassador to Germany, Professor Dai Bingran, Jean Monnet Chair of the Centre for European Studies, Mr.Stanley Crossick, founding Chairman of the European Policy Centre (EPC) and several other scholars co-chaired this dialogue.
Apart from Fudan University, many other universities and research institutes also participated in this talk, including Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Science, China Institute of International Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Hong Kong Baptist University, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai Institute for European Studies, Tongji University, etc.
Scholars and researchers from home and broad had a heated debate over many Sino-Europe issues in the current global financial crisis, such as Sino-Europe cooperation, climate change, social security, intellectual property law, etc.
Participants of this dialogue include:
Mei Zhaorong
Professor, Former Chinese Ambassador to Germany
Institute of World Development, State Council of China
Zhou Hong
Professor, Director of the Institute for European Studies, CASS
Feng Zhongping
Professor, Director of the Institute for European Studies, CICIR
Ding Chun
Professor, Director of the Centre for European Studies, Fudan University
Valérie NIQUET
Director, Centre Asia, Ifri
Chen Zhimin
Professor, Deputy Director and Jean Monnet Chair of the Centre for European
Studies, Fudan University
Francis SNYDER
Professor, Jean Monnet Chair, University Paul Cézanne
Xu Mingqi
Professor, Deputy Director of the Institute of World Economy and Director of the
Centre for European Studies, SASS
Jonathan Holslag
Research fellow, Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Conference on “China and Czech Angles: EU development and Sino-EU Relations under Global Financial Crisis”
On March 26th, 2009, the Conference on “China and Czech Angles: EU development and Sino-EU Relations under Global Financial Crisis” kicked off in Room 714, Building of the College of Economics, Fudan University. Officials, scholars and experts from both sides discussed various issues on Sino-EU relations in the background of financial crisis.
Participants include: Professor Petr Drulak, the current director of Czech Institute of International Relations; Professor Michal MEJSTRIK, Institute of Economic Studies, Charles University; Professor Vilem Semerak of Charles University and other scholars and officials attended this conference. Mr.Bian Xiaochun, vice-director of the Institute of World Development, Development Research Center of the State Council, China; Yang Ye, College of Public Administration at China East Normal University; Yang Fengmin, Director of Institute of European Studies, East China University of Science and Technology; Professor Xu Mingqi, deputy director of the Institute of World Economics with Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences; Scholars and experts from other institutes and universities also attended this meeting.
Ms. B?tzing Spoke on Anti-Drugging
On 22nd November, 2008, Ms. Sabine B?tzing, Antidrug Commissioner of Germany's Health Ministry, visited FES-Fudan Forum and delivered a speech on Germany’s aid system for druggers and its cooperation with China.
This forum was hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Deputy Director of Center for European Studies Fudan University. At the forum, Ms. Sabine B?tzing focused on the achievements as well as problems in Germany’s current aid system for druggers, and presented her perspectives on Sino-German cooperation in this field.
This speech was applauded by teachers and students from Fudan University, Tongji University, etc. After the speech, Ms. B?tzing answered several questions related to current issues.
Hungarian Delegation Visited Centre for European Studies
On 20th November, 2008, a delegation of, visited the Center for European Studies of Fudan University. Led by Prof. Andras Tnotai, Director of World Economy Institute of Hungarian Academy of Sciences, members of the delegation including Mr. Otto Juhasz, former Hungarian ambassador to China and Mr. Hajba Tamas, the general consul, discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation with Prof. DING Chun，Executive Deputy Director of Centre for European Studies.
After briefing the guests on the current economic situation of China, Prof. HUA Min, Director of Institute of World Economy of Fudan University, exchanged views with the delegation members on Sino-Europe relationship and the world economy. Prof. ZHUANG Qishan, Prof. WU Libo and Prof. LIU Junmei attended the meeting as well.
Slovenian
Ambassador Dr. Cencen Spoke on European Development
On 11th November, 2008, Dr. Marjan Cencen, the
ambassador of Slovenian, visited Fudan University and
addressed Ambassador Forum.
Before the speech, Dr. Cencen recevied a warm welcome
from Prof. LIU Jianzhong, the Deputy Secretary of the
Party. This Forum was organized by Center for European
Studies and Institute of International Studies of Fudan
University. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong hosted the Forum. At
the forum, Dr. Cencen delivered a speech entitled “New
Development in Europe” in English. He focused on the
relationship between Slovenia and Europe as well as
problems existing between Europe and Russia.
This speech was applauded by teachers and students from
Fudan University. After the speech, Dr. Cencen answered
several questions related to current issues, such as the
financial crisis and the cooperation between China and
Slovenia.
 Dr.
Gmelin Spoke on Sino-German Relations
On 24th October, 2008, Prof. Dr. Herta Daeubler Gmelin,
Germany's former Minister of Justice and the Chairman of
Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance Commission of
the Bundestag, visited FES-Fudan Forum and delivered a
speech.
Before the speech, Prof. Gmelin recevied a warm welcome
from Prof.LIU Jianzhong, the Deputy Secretary of the
Party. This forum was hosted by Prof. DING Chun,
Executive Deputy Director of Center for European Studies
Fudan University. At the forum, Prof. Gmelin focused on
the relations between Germany and China, speaking about
achievements as well as problems. She concluded her
speech by presenting her perspectives on Sino-German
cooperation and Sino-European cooperation against the
backdrop of the eruption of financial crisis in the US.
This speech was applauded by teachers and students from
Fudan University, Tongji University and Shanghai
International Studies University. After the speech,
Prof. Gmelin answered several questions related to
current issues, such as the attitudes of Germany’s mass
media to China and its presidential election in the
coming year.
Gerhard Schroeder Visited Fudan ‘Ambassador Forum’ Again
On June 6th, 2008, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum. Prof. QIN Shaode, Party Secretary of Fudan University warmly welcomed Mr. Schroeder.
 At 9:30 in the morning, Prof. QIN Shaode met Mr. Schroeder in front of the Guanghua Building, and warmly welcomed Mr. Schroeder’s second visit to Fudan University. He briefed Schroeder the latest development of Fudan University, in particular Fudan’s participation in the rescue operations in Sichuan Province, the area badly hit by the terrible earthquake. Mr. Schroeder thanked Fudan’s invitation and expressed his sincere condolences to the Chinese people. He praised Chinese government and people’s quick and effective action in handling the disaster.
During the forum, Mr. Schroeder delivered a speech entitled “Securing the Future: Renewable Energy and Climate Protection” in fluent English. He first pointed out the importance of the relations between China and Germany. Then, he underlined that an important issue of close co-operation should focus on cultural exchange and reaffirmed his expectations for the 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Beijing. He provided some thoughts on the subject of renewable energy and climate protection.
After the speech, Mr. Schroeder answered questions raised by the audience. He objected to considering China’s development as a threat and believed that China’s progress is beneficial to the whole world; He restated that Germany Chancellor’s meeting with the Dalai was a mistake and expressed his own opinions on the issue; He also answered a question related to a new policy about the banning of providing free thin plastic shopping bags in China’s supermarkets. His tactful responses drew warm applause from the participants.
This Forum was organized by Center for European Studies and Institute of International Studies in Fudan University. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong hosted the Forum again. Also present at the meeting were Prof. LU Qiutian, President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Albrecht von der Heyden, German Consul General in Shanghai, experts from Foreign Affairs Office, Shanghai municipal government, and scholars from Fudan University including Prof. SANG Yucheng, Prof. FANG Jinggang, Prof. SHEN Dingli, Prof. DING Chun, Prof. WEI Yuqing, Prof. ZHU Chouwen.
Fudan Ambassador Forum
On 8 May 2008, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Michael Friedrich Wilhelm Schaefer visited Fudan University at the invitation of Ambassador Forum in Fudan University. Prof. CHEN Xiaoman, Vice President of Fudan University, had a meeting with Dr. Schaefer. During the meeting, the host and the guest exchanged views on the cooperation between Fudan University and German acad emic institutions. Also present at the meeting were Ambassador MEI Zhaorong, Prof. FANG Jinggang, Prof. DAI Bingran, Prof. DING Chun, Prof. CHEN Zhimin and Prof. WEI Yuqing.
Shortly after the meeting, Dr. Schaefer delivered a speech entitled “German Foreign Policy and Chinese-German Relations” in Fudan University. He maintained that German foreign policy is based on interests, values and EU Foreign Policy framework, with a particular emphasis on relations with neighboring states. During his speech, Dr. Schaefer attached great importance to Sino-German strategic partnership and the bilateral cooperation.
The Forum was hosted by Ambassador MEI Zhaorong and attracted many scholars from Fudan University, Tongji University, Shanghai International Studies University, East China Normal University, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, Shanghai Association for European Studies. After the speech, Dr. Schaefer answered questions relating to Human Rights, Tibet and Taiwan issues, which were raised by students from Fudan University, Tongji University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Prof. MEI made the concluding remarks.
Dr.Yao Jianzhong visited CES 
On the afternoon of April 24th 2008, Dr. Yao Jianzhong, Actuary of Swiss Reinsurance Company and Chinese Affairs Advisor to the St. Gallen Symposium for International Studies, lectured in 714 Conference Room in School of Economics, Fudan University. The lecture, “Introductions on Global Reinsurance and Its Implications towards China”, received a warm welcome by more than 30 students from Insurance Department and other departments in School of Economics.
Fudan Ambassador Forum
On 15 April 2008, Fudan Ambassador Forum, organized by Center for European Studies and Institute of International Studies, was held again in the Multifunction-hall on the 8th floor, School of Economics. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong, Chair of the Ambassador Forum, former Ambassador of China to Germany, former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech entitled “Current Relations between China and Europe”. In his speech, Ambassador MEI Zhaorong not only presented his views on the EU’s historic background, contemporary politics,  economy and international relations but also produced an in-depth analysis of the latest development and characteristics of Sino-EU relations.
This session of the Ambassador Forum was chaired by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies and attracted many scholars from Fudan University, Tongji University and other research institutes, such as Prof. Dai Bingran, Prof. Wu Yikang, Prof. Zhang Zuqian and so on. The speech was warmly welcomed by about 100 students from various schools in Fudan University, Tongji University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT visited CES
At 6:30 pm on April 9th , 2008, Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT, Director of International Relations from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille in France, visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and delivered a lecture entitled “European Social Model(s): From Crisis to Reform” to more than 30 students. His lecture was warmly welcomed by the audience.
Prof. Patrick Mardellat’s lecture was divided into four parts: Welfare States in perspectives, Problems and Challenges, Social Model and Competitiveness, and EU integration of Social Systems. Putting the process of EU integration in Social Models in retrospect, Prof. Mardellat analyzed the phenomena of ageing population and unemployment, by employing the data of social expenditures and labour productivity. After the lecture, students had a heated discussion with Prof. Mardellat.
One of the most famous political academies in France, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille has been a partner for CES for many years. Every year, the scholars from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille are invited to give lectures on EU at regular intervals. These academic activities have strengthened CES’s cooperation with its European partners.
Delegation of St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies Visited Fudan University
On the morning of 7 April 2008, XU Zheng, Vice President of Fudan University, met with Mr.Andreas R. Kirchschlaeger, President of St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies and his successor, Mr. Philip W. Erzinger. During the meeting, XU Zheng exchanged views with Mr. Kirchschlaeger and Mr. Erzinger on cooperation between Fudan and St. Gallen Forum Foundation. Also present at the meeting were Prof. YU Wujin, Prof. ZHANG Qingxiong and Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies.
XU Zheng briefed the Swiss guests Fudan ’s development in the past decades. Meanwhile, Mr. Kirchschlaeger provided Fudan participants with some background information on St. Gallen Symposium and its international influence. Dr. YAO Jianzhong, Special Research Fellow of St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies spoke highly of the contributions made by Fudan students to the Symposium. Finally, XU Zheng and Mr. Erzinger discussed issues on future cooperation. They both believed that the existing cooperation would be greatly strengthened in the future.
FES-Fudan Forum
On the afternoon of 5 March, 2008, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ke?ler, President and Vice President of FES Scholarship Board, visited FES-Fudan Forum. Both of them delivered a speech during the visit.
In her speech, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth focused on German-Franco relations. Taking a historical perspective, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth elaborated on the backgrounds, contents and significance of Elysee Treaty signed in 1963. By looking back the German-Franco cooperation and confrontation in the past 40 years, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth concluded that both Germany and France played an important role in the making and expanding of the European Union.
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ke?ler took an economic and legal approach to his analysis of the European Social Model. While mainly concentrating on flexicurity policy, he also touched on the more general EU policy domains such as competition policies and social policies. In his speech, he analyzed the reasons for implementing flexicurity policy in the EU, as well as the advantages and disadvantages it may bring to EU’s labour market.
The FES-Fudan Forum was co-organized by Centre for European Studies, Fudan University and FES, Germany. After the speeches, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ke?ler answered many questions raised by the audience. More than 70 teachers and students were present for event.
UK Ambassador Sir William Ehrman addressed ‘Ambassador Forum’
On 11 December 2007, British Ambassador Sir William Ehrman visited Fudan University at the invitation of Ambassador Forum in Fudan University. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University, had a meeting with Ambassador Sir William Ehrman and Consul General Carma Elliot in Shanghai at VIP hall in School of Economics. During the meeting, they communicated with each other on cooperation in Sino-UK education, science, etc. Also present at the meeting were Ambassador MEI Zhaorong, Prof. CHEN Yinzhang, Prof. YUAN Zhigang, Prof. SHEN dingli, Prof. REN Yuan, Prof. DAI Bingran and Prof. DING Chun.
The Forum was hosted by Ambassador MEI in the afternoon. Sir William Ehrman first delivered a speech ‘China and Britain：growing partners in Scientific Development’ with fluent Chinese, introducing successful cooperation between China and Britain in the fields of trade, investment, energy, telecommunication, medicine, environment protection and education during recent years. Sir William Ehrman also made suggestions on how to further the cooperation between China and UK. In his speech, he emphasized British open democratic policy and pointed out that mutual endeavor is needed to improve Sino-EU relations.
After the speech, Sir William Ehrman answered questions relating to economy, politics or education from both domestic and foreign students. In the end, the Ambassador Forum had a successful conclusion in a warm atmosphere.
Call for Papers for International Conference
Social Security and Labour Mobility in the Enlarged
EU
Conference venue: Fudan University, Shanghai
Date:September 14-15, 2007
Programme Committee: Prof. Ding Chun and Prof. Jean-Claude Berthelemy
Local Organizers:Center for European Studies, Fudan University
Conference language: English
Labour market and social policies are today hot topics both in the EU and in China, as the free movement of labour is one of the pillars of the EU integration and is also becoming a major trend in China. In the EU, labour mobility is however not complete, due to domestic labour market regulations and incomplete social policy coordination. In China, there are also constraints on labour mobility. To promote a better understanding of the corresponding policy debates, the Centre for European Studies of Fudan University and University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne propose to hold an international conference, within the framework of ESCP (EU-China European Studies Centres Programme), on ‘Social Security and Labour Mobility in the Enlarged EU’ in Fudan University, Shanghai, China, from September 14 to September 15, 2007.
The conference aims to provide an international forum for academics and practitioners to exchange views on the EU experience, both in terms of across-EU Member States comparisons and analysis of EU coordination policies, and to compare this European experience with the Chinese one. Participants are expected to elaborate on issues related to labour market and social policies broadly defined. Among other subjects, the organizers expect to receive proposals on the following topics:
- Domestic labour market policies
- Labour market integration (including migration)
- Social security policies
- Pensions
- Healthcare
Please submit your abstracts or willingness via email by July 15th 2007. Submissions can be made to Prof. Ding Chun of Fudan University (Chinese side), or Prof. Jean-Claude Berthelemy of University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne (European side). Contact details are as below. In your submission, please indicate clearly your name, affiliation and contact details. The working language of the conference will be English. We will communicate the acceptance to the authors by late July. The organizing committee will, according to the ESCP PMO rules and regulations, provide funds for the invited European and non-Shanghai Chinese speakers to cover travel expenses, accommodation and meals.
For submission and any enquiries of the conference, please contact:
Professor Chun Ding
CES, Fudan University
E-Mail:ces@fudan.edu.cn
chunding3265@yahoo.com.cn
chunding@fudan.edu.cn
Tel:00-86-21-65642668
Fax:00-86-21-65646456
Fudan University
220 Handan Road
200433 Shanghai, China |
Professor Jean-Claude Berthelemy
University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne
E-Mail:berthele@univ-paris1.fr
jc.berthelemy@gmail.com
Tel:00-33-1-46610306, -44078888 (secretary)
Fax:00-33-1-46610306
University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne
Maison des Sciences Economiques,
106 Boulevard de l’Hopital
F-75013 Paris,France |
Gerhard Schroeder Visited Fudan University
On the afternoon of May 20th, 2007, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University met Mr. Schroeder at Yifu Science and Technology Building.
During the meeting, Prof. WANG Shenghong briefed Schroeder the latest development of humanities at Fudan University, especially that of Western Philosophy and Marxism Philosophy. Mr. Schroeder exchanged views with Prof. WANG Shenghong on Marxism Philosophy. During the meeting, Prof. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University, signed, together with Katja Meyer, the Director of Shanghai Office of FES Foundation, a memorandum for cooperation between Centre for European Studies Fudan University and FES Foundation.
???? After the meeting, Mr. Schroeder made a speech entitled “Peaceful Development Perspective in a Globalized World” in English. Prof. WANG Shenghong made welcome remarks and Prof. MEI Zhaorong chaired the speech. After the speech, Schroeder answered questions raised by the audience. His tactful responses drew warm applause from the participants.
Also present at the speech were Mr. XI Jiaqi, Director of the Department of Distinguished Guests of the Foreign Affairs Office, Shanghai municipal government, Prof. CHEN Yinzhang,? Director of Foreign Affair Office of Fudan University, Prof. FANG Jinggang, Director of Department for Humanities Studies, Prof. SHEN Xiaoxiao, Vice Director of Foreign Affairs Department, Prof. WEI Yuqing, Director of Department of German Language and Literature, and Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies.
Former Germany President Addressed “Ambassador Forum” in Fudan University
On the morning of 27th, April, former German President Mr. Roman Herzog visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum during the visit.
Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University, and Prof. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University, met Mr. and Mrs. Roman Herzog, Prof. MEI Zhaorong and his wife, and Mr. Albrecht von der Heyden, German Consul General in Shanghai in Room 104 of Guanghua Building. Also present at the meeting were Prof. FANG Jinggang, Director of Department for Humanities Studies, Prof. SHI Lei, Party Secretary of School of Economics, Prof. WEI Yuqing, Director of Department of German Language and Literature, Prof. SHEN Xiaoxiao, Vice Director of Foreign Affairs Department, and Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies.
Before Mr. Herzog delivered his address, Prof. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University, presided over the Chair Renewal Ceremony for Prof. MEI Zhaorong at Ambassador Forum. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University, delivered a speech while awarding the letter of appointment to Prof MEI Zhaorong. In his speech, President WANG Shenghong expressed his heart-felt thanks to Prof. MEI Zhaorong for the excellent work he has done since he took the positions of President of Academic Steering Committee of the Center for European Studies and the Ambassador Forum Chair of Fudan University. Prof. WANG Shenghong hoped that Prof. MEI would do his best to help the Center for European Studies of Fudan University improve its research capabilities.
Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. Roman Herzog delivered a keynote speech to around 200 faculty and students from Center for European Studies, School of Law, Department of German Language and Literature and School of Economics. In his address “The Main Problems of Law Policy in Europe”, Mr. Roman Herzog first briefly reviewed the history of unification of Europe, and then commented on the different roles law policies played at the different stages of European integration. In particular, Mr. Roman Herzog stressed the important political significance of law polices in the ongoing process of European Integration.
After his speech, Mr. Roman Herzog answered questions put forward by the faculty and students on issues of European Constitution, antitrust law and intellectual property.
Germany’s Former Justice Minister Visited Fudan University
? On the morning of 20th April, 2007, Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin, MP of German Federal Parliament and former German Justice Minister, lectured in the Multifunctional Conference Room of School of Economics Fudan University. More than 60 teachers and students from School of Economics and School of Law attended the lecture.
The lecture, “The law of consumer protection and policies of consumer protection”, was chaired by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies. In this lecture, Dr. Gmelin shared with us her views on issues such as the consumer rights and the law of consumer protection. After the lecture, Dr. Gmelin held in-depth discussions with Fudan teachers and students on topics of Sino-German relations and European integration. Her speech drew warm applause from Fudan teachers and students.
Before the lecture, Prof. LIU Jianzhong, Vice President of Fudan University, met Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin and the rest of the German delegation members. Also present were Prof. SHEN Xiaoxiao, Vice Director of Foreign Affairs Department, Prof. REN Xiao, Deputy Dean of Institute of International Studies, Prof. CHEN Yugang of International Politics Department and Prof. LU Zhian of Law School of Fudan University.
The event, jointly-organized by the Center for European Studies Fudan University and Shanghai Office of FES Foundation, marked second time that Dr. Gmelin visited Fudan University. On 25th May, 2005, Dr. Gmelin made a speech in Ambassador Forum of Fudan University at the invitation of the Centre for European Studies.
Prof. Mathilde MAUREL and Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT from France visited Center for European Studies
On 6th and 18th April, 2007, Prof. Mathilde MAUREL and Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT from France visited Center for European Studies and gave lectures to Fudan students respectively.  Professor MAUREL’s lectures centred on the EU’s last enlargement while Professor MARDELLAT’s lectures centred on EU’s labour markets. Professor MAUREL analyzed the optimality of the new member states basing on OCA criteria and Professor MARDELLAT elaborated on the labour markets in the EU. Fudan students showed great interest in the lectures and held heated discussions.
Adenauer-Fudan Forum
On the afternoon of April 4th, 2007, Adenauer-Fudan Forum was held in the newly-built building of School of Economics Fudan University. Jointly-sponsored by the Centre for European Studies, the Institute of Intern ational Affairs, Fudan University and the Shanghai Office of Adenauer Foundation, the Forum provided a platform for the participants to exchanges views on the further development of the EU. Mr. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University in charge of humanities gave a banquet to welcome the guests from Europe.
The Forum was organized under the umbrella of Fudan University Ambassador Forum. Mr. Thomas Awe, Director of the Shanghai Office of Adenauer Foundation, chaired the Forum. And Prof. MEI Zhaorong, China’s Former Ambassador to Germany made welcome remarks. MEPs from Germany and senior politicians were invited to deliver keynote speeches. Prof. CHEN Zhimin, Director of the Department of International Politics Fudan University and Prof. CHENG Jian, Deputy Director of??? Institute of Geopolitics and Energy Economics of East China Normal University commented on the speeches. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies made concluding remarks.
Also at the Forum were professors and scholars from Center of European Studies, Institute of International Affairs of Fudan University, and other universities or research institutes. European guests held in-depth discussions with Chinese experts on issues such as Germany’s plan for presidency of EU, EU’s foreign and security policy, energy.
“Historical Significance and International Implication of European Integration—Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Treaties” international workshop
On March 21th, Ambassador Serge Abou, Head of European Commission Delegation to China, attended the international workshop entilted “Historical Significance and International Implication of European  Integration—Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Treaties”
The workshop was jointly-sponsored by Center of European Studies of Fudan University and other European Studies institutions at Shanghai. Drawing on his rich experience of 33 years of participation of the European Community and EU construction, Ambassador Serge Abou shared with the participants his views on the construction of EU. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University and Dr. Albrecht von der Heyden, German Consul General in Shanghai attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. This workshop was chaired by Prof. MEI Zhaorong, China’s former Ambassador to Germany. This workshop had six topics, and each of the six topics had three parts: report, discussion and conclusion.
Foreign Affairs Ministry Official Visited Fudan
At the invitation of Ambassador Forum Fudan University, Mr. YANG Youming, Deputy Director-General of the  Department of Policy Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, visited Fudan From Dec. 6 to Dec., 2006. Mr. YAN Shuang, Vice President in charge of humanities at Fudan University met Mr. Yang during the visit.
In the afternoon of Dec. 6, Mr. Yang delivered a speech to Fudan audience in the east wing of Guanghua Tower. In his speech entitled “Features of the Current International Situation and China’s Diplomacy”, Mr. Yang outlined the major characteristics of the current international situation and major developments of China’s diplomatic activities this year. He also conducted an in-depth analysis of the relationships between China and the US, Japan and EU against the backdrop of multipolarization. After that, he answered some questions raised by the students.
The next morning, Mr. Yang and MEI Zhaorong, China’s Former Ambassador to Germany, visited School of International Relations of Fudan University and had an informal discussion with the experts in the relevant fields. In the discussion, Mr. Yang first of all elaborated on the guidelines and mechanisms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then he exchanged views with scholars on issues of mutual interests.
Dutch Ambassador Dirk Jan Van den Berg Visited Fudan
At the invitation of Ambassador Forum Fudan University, Mr. Dirk Jan Van den Berg, Dutch Ambassador to China visited Fudan on Nov. 24, 2006 and delivered a speech to Fudan students in the east wing of Guanghua Tower.
Before the speech, Mr. YAN Shuang, Vice President in charge of humanities at Fudan University met Ambassador Dirk Jan Van den Berg. Prof. MEI Zhaorong, China’s Former Ambassador to Germany, Professor DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies, Professor CHEN Zhimin, Director of the Department of International Politics and Mr. WANG Jianwei, Senior Fellow of Dutch Studies Centre were present at the meeting.
In his lecture entitled “The Challenge of China: From Engineering to Social Engineering”, Ambassador Dirk Jan Van den Berg analyzed the positive influence of China’s rising on Sino-Dutch relationship from Dutch perspective, and discussed the challenges to Chinese society brought about by its economic development. He also spoke on the issues of the economic cooperation between China and EU. After the lecture, he answered some questions from Fudan students and teachers.
The lecture was presided by Prof. MEI Zhaorong. More than 50 teachers and students from Fudan University attended the lecture.
Ambassador forum
At the invitation of Ambassador Forum Fudan University, Doctor Norbert Egger, former Mayor of Mannheim in Germany visited Fudan on Nov. 9, 2006, and delivered a speech entitled “The Reform Policies in Germany”. In his speech, Doctor Norbert Egger talked about the recent tax and medical care reforms in Germany. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of Centre for European Studies Fudan University and other 50 teachers and students from several departments of Fudan University came to the speech and held heated discussions with the speaker.
International Conference “EU-Enlargement, Structural Adjustment, and Transition”
From November 3 to November 4, 2006, an international conference on “EU-Enlargement, Structural Adjustment, and  Transition” was convened in the Conference Centre of Fortune Hotel. The conference was co-sponsored by Centre for European Studies of Fudan University and school of management, University of Duisburg-Essen of Germany. More than twenty famous experts and scholars came to attend the meeting.
The conference consisted of three parts. The first part deals with the industrial development of EU, including the industrial adjustment and the integration of industries and financial markets. The second part covers the social and economic policies of EU. Issues of energies policy, social care system and the reform of taxation system are the focus. The last part is about the opening-up of EU economy and its integration. The conference provided an international forum for academics to exchange views on the impact of the EU-enlargement.
Former President of Germany Visited Fudan
Dr.Richard von Weizsacker, former President of Germany visited Fudan on October 25. Prof. WANG Shenghong,  President of Fudan University and YAN Shuang, Vice President in charge of humanities at Fudan University met Dr. Richard von Weizsacker and his wife. The hosts and the guests exchanged views on higher education, scientific reseaches and other subjects of mutual interest.
Later, Dr. Richard von Weizsacker delivered a speech at Fudan Ambassador Forum. Prof. MEI Zhaorong, Former Chinese Ambassador to Germany chaired the speech. Vice President YAN Shuang made opening remarks before the speech started.
In his lecture entitled “Europe and China: The Commen Interests and Responsibilities in Globalization”, Dr. Richard von Weizsacker talked about some common problems China and EU are facing in the process of globalization. He also shared his insightful opinions on this issue with some 300 participants. After the lecture, he answered some questions raised by teachers and students from Fudan University. Dr. Richard von Weizsacker concluded his visit by leaving his inscription in the Vistor’s Book of Fudan University.
Fudan Ambassador Forum is co-sponsored by the Center for European Studies and School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University. Since April 2004, quite a number of leading political figures including former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt have been invited to speak at the Forum.
Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt Visited CES
At the joint invitation of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University and Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt of Technische Universitat Darmstadt in Germany visited the Centre for European Studies on October 16, 2006. During his visit, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt gave a lecture entitled "The Reform of Labor Market Policies in Germany" in the School of Economics of Fudan University.
In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt elaborated on 3 subjects: the current situation of labor market in Germany, a review of labor market policies since 2002, and the prospects of the labor market reform in Germany. After the lecture, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt answered questions raised by teachers and students from School of Economics.
The lecture was presided by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of CES and Katja Meyer, Director of Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation. About thirty teachers and students were present in the lecture.
Secretary of Germany Health Ministry Visited Fudan University
At the joint invitation of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University and Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation, Marion Caspers-Merk, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Health of Germany  visited Fudan University on 9 October, 2006. Prof. WANG Weiping,
Executive Vice President of Fudan University, met Caspers-Merk during her Fudan visit.
In her address to Fudan students, Caspers-Merk talked about health care system and its reform progress in Germany. Her speech won warm applause from the participants. Participants showed great interest in the topic. They asked many questions and Caspers-Merk answered the questions one by one.
The event was co-organized by the Center for European Studies, Fudan University and the Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of Centre for European Studies Fudan University Chaired the event. Around 100 students and professionals from Fudan University and other institutes of higher learning in Shanghai attended the meeting.
International Roundtable
“The Building of a China-EU Strategic partnership”
The international roundtable “The Building of a China-EU Strategic Partnership”, co-sponsored by the Centre for European Studies of Fudan University, Shanghai Institute for European Studies, and the Institute of International Studies of Fudan University, will be held on 23 and 24 at Crowne Plaza Fudan. Scholars will gather to discuss on the following topics related to China-EU relations: 
• What are the basis and scopes of this partnership?
• How are the differences in values and in world perspectives affecting the shaping of such a partnership?
• How and how much do external factors like relations with the US , Russia and etc. come into China-EU relations?
• What are the scopes and obstacles for the further development of the China-EU economic cooperation, for instance, in the fields of trade, investment, monetary and financial affairs, energy, environment, and etc.?
• What are the approaches to raise the profile and improve the perception of each in the other?
Participants of the Roundtable include:
Dr. Axel Berkofsky
Senior Analyst of the European Policy Centre (EPC)
Dr. Sebastian Bersick
Senior Research Fellow of European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS)
Prof. Dr. Jean Claude Berthelemy
Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics
Universite Paris 1 (Pantheon-Sorbonne)
Prof. Shaun Breslin
Professor of the Department of Politics and International Studies
University of Warwick
Dr. David Fouquet*
Director of the Asia-Europe Project
Dr. David Kerr
Senior Lecturer, Research Associate of the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies
University of Durham
Prof. Dr. Thomas Meyer
Chair Political Science of the University of Dortmund
Dr. Wolfgang Pape
General Manager of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Prof. Eric Remacle
Professor of Political Science, International Relations and European Studies
Institut d'Etudes européennes
Université libre de Bruxelles
Dr. Ting Wai
Professor of the Department of Government and International Studies
Bapist University of Hong Kong
Dr. Wei Wei Zhang
Senior Research Fellow of the Modern Asia Research Centre
University of Geneva
Prof. Feng Zhongping
Director of the Institute of European Studies
China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations
Prof. Mei Zhaorong
Former Chinese Ambassador to Germany
Professor of Fudan University
Prof. Song Xinning
Director and Jean Monnet Chair of the Centre for European Studies
Deputy Dean of the School of International Relations
Renmin University
Prof. Yang Yuanhua
Research Fellow, Senior Editor of the Centre for World Affairs Studies
Xinhua News Agency
Prof. Wu Yikang
Director of the Centre for European Studies
Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
Chairman of the Chinese Society for EU Studies
Prof. Xu Mingqi
Deputy Director of the Institute of World Economy
Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
Prof. Wang Xiaoshu
Deputy Director of the Shanghai institute for International Studies
Prof. Zhang Zuqian
Senior Research Fellow of the Shanghai Institute for East Asia Studies
Prof. Yang Fengmin
Director of the Institute of European Studies
East-China University of Science and Technology
Dr. Cao Ziheng
Secretary General of the Shanghai Institute for European Studies
Prof. Shen Dingli
Executive Deputy Director of the Institute for International Studies
Director of the Centre for American Studies
Fudan University
Prof. Chen Yugang
Vice Dean of the School of International Politics and Public Affairs
Fudan University
Prof. Chen Zhimin
Dean of the Department of International Relations
Deputy Director of the Centre for European Studies
Fudan University
Prof. Ding Chun
Executive Deputy Director of the Centre for European Studies
Fudan University
Prof. Dai Bingran
Jean Monnet Chair of the Centre for European Studies
Fudan University
Dr. Shu Min
Research Fellow of the Centre for European Studies
Fudan University |
| On May 12, 2006, the International Conference on “European Financial Integration and China ” officially opened on Fudan campus. Sponsored by the High Commissioner Office of European Union in Beijing , the Conference was jointly organized by Centre for European Studies (CES), Fudan University and Durham Business School , Durham University , UK .
Prof. Dai Binran, Honorary Director of CES, and Dr. Zhang Zhichao of Durham Business School , co-chaired the Opening Ceremony. Professor Yan Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University in charge of humanities affairs, addressed the participants. Prof. Antoniou, Dean of Durham Business School, and Prof Lin Guijun, Vice President of University of International Business and Trade, and Prof. Oxelheinm, Chairman of Swedish Network for European Studies in Economics and Business, delivered their keynote speeches.
The two-day Conference consisted of four sessions: “Development of European Financial Integration”, “The Euro”, “Lessons of European Financial Integration for Asia” and “ China in the changing world”. Fourteen scholars from UK, German, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands and Italy, along with more than ten scholars from China mainland as well as Hong Kong SAR attended the Conference. The participants exchanged their views through presentations and discussions. The Conference proved to be more than an event for CES only. It attracted many students and scholars from other schools of Fudan University and other neighboring universities.
Professor Ding Chun, the Executive Vice Director of CES made the concluding remarks on behalf of CES in the evening of May 13. A conference dinner soon followed. All the participants were invited to it. The conference ended with a great success. (more pictures)
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Notice
On March 15, 2006, Fudan University appointed Prof. DING Chun, former Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies (CES) the Executive Vice Director of CES. The decision mentioned above puts Prof. DING in charge of the daily management of CES.
Born in Shanghai in 1965, Prof. DING has rich work experience in Europe . A holder of Doctor Degree in Economics, Prof. DING is an expert on world social security models studies, European economy, European social security and German studies. Since 1995, he has published more than 60 papers in reputed academic journals. Prof. DING is a board director of Chinese Association of World Economy, Chinese Association for EU Studies and Chinese Association for Germany Studies. He also is senior adviser for the Bureau of Labor and Social Security Shanghai Municipal Government.
Prof.Ding's CV: download
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Fudan Ambassador Forum
On 7 April, 2006 , Fudan Ambassador Forum was held in Yifu Science and Technology Building , Fudan University . The forum was organized by the Center for European Studies, Fudan University , presided by Prof. Mei Zhaorong, former ambassador of China to Germany . Former Mayor of Mannheim in Germany , Doctor Norbert Egger from Germany made a speech entitled “The fiscal relations between federal, lander and local governments and the social security system in Germany ”. Many scholars, teachers and students took parts in the forum, and discussed warmly with the speakers. The forum got a very positive feedback from all sides. |
Fudan Ambassador Forum
Fudan, April 6: Xiong Guangkai, Former Deputy chief of general staff of the PLA and Chairman of China Institute for International Strategic Studies, visited Fudan on the morning of April 6 and delivered a speech o n "International Security and Duty of the Youth".
In the speech, General Xiong introduced the new trends of world military forces, analyzed the current situation of China on national defense and the roles of the youth in safeguarding the nation and maintaining the world peace. He attached great importance to the people with high quality. After the speech, many students who were going to graduate this year expressed their determinations to go to the places where they were awfully needed. |
| Fudan Ambassador Forum and Konrad Adenauer Foundation--Fudan Forum were held in Zhengda Guesthouse
On 11, Nov. 2005, Fudan Ambassador Forum and Konrad Adenauer Foundation--Fudan Forum were held in Zhengda Guesthouse, Fudan University, the subject of this forum was : Success as a challenge, the furtuer development of the European Union. The Forum was moderated by Prof. Mei Zhaorong, Chairman of Academic Steering Committee of Centre for European Studies (CES) Fudan University . 
The event was co-organized by the Center for European Studies, Fudan University and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Shanghai Office. Members of European Parliament, Prof Dr Günter Rinsche, Dr József Szájer and Dr Karsten Hoppenstedt, addressed faculty members and students of Fudan University.
Prof. Chen Zhimin, and Prof. Zhang Zuqian also participated in the meeting. Their comments interested all the participants. Prof. Ding Chun, Deputy Director of CES concluded the Forum by summarizing the main conclusions. Around eighty scholars and students were present in the Forum. They played an active part in discussions. |
Prof. Gerhard Michael Ambrosi of Trier University Visited Our University
On October 24th, 2005 , Prof. Gerhard Michael Ambrosi of Trier University in Germany gave a lecture on the relations between China and European Union in Meeting Room 317 of the School of Economics of Fudan University . Dr. Ding Chun, Deputy Director Center for European Studies presided over the lecture. Prof. Gan Dangshan and Associate Prof. Luo Xiumei, of the Insitute of World Ecomony, Fudan University also attended the lecture.Professor Gerhard Michael Ambrosi is an old friend of Center for European Studies, Fudan University .
In 1996, he came to the Center to give speeches as a specially appointed expert of European Union. With his push and help, Trier University received many visiting scholars of Fudan University as one of our partner institutions in Europe . Prof. Gerhard Michael Ambrosi followed closely the development in economic relations between China and Europe and did his bit for the improvement of relations between China and Europe. |
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The
Dutch Studies Centre Officially Opened
In the afternoon on Sep. 24, the Dutch Studies Centre, initiated
and set up with the joint efforts of Fudan University and
the University of Groningen, officially opened. It’s hosted
by Mei Zhaorong, the specially engaged professor and former
Chinese ambassador to Germany. Mr. Schwarz, President of the
University of Groningen, and Mr. Yan Shuang, Deputy Secretary
of the Party Committee of our university, were present and
addressed guests in the inauguration.
The
Dutch Studies Centre is affiliated to our cente r,
with the Board functioning as the decision maker and the
Chair Professor as the person in charge. The five members
of the board are Mr. Schwarz, President of the University
of Groningen, Mr. Yan Shuang, Deputy Secretary of the Party
Committee of our university, Prof. Chen Yinzhang, Chief
of the Foreign Affairs Office of our university, Prof. Peter
He, Director of the Center of Development Studies in University
of Groningen, and Prof. Zhang Jikang, Director of our center.
Prof. Schwarz and Deputy Secretary Mr. Yan Shuang are Co-chairs
of the Board representing each party respectively while
Prof. Zhang Jikang assumes the position of Chair Professor
of the Dutch Studies Centre. With the combination of the
two first-rate universities, the Dutch Studies Centre will
assume the responsibility of doing academic studies as to
the economy, politics, law and other social science.
During the inauguration, the “Speech Collection
of Ambassador Forum” and “European Economy Development Report
2005” were officially published. The “Ambassador Forum”
was initiated by Mei Zhaorong, the former Chinese ambassador
in Germany, after being engaged as the Chairman of Academic
Instruction Committee of our center. So far More than ten
lectures have been held for the forum, which invited many
famous politicians, including the former German Chancellor
Helmut Kohl and Helmut Schmidt, former Chinese ambassador
in England Ma Zhengang and so on. It has become a window
for Fudan people to know about and, furthermore, to study
Europe. And it also provides opportunities for Fudan students
to communicate with masters.
After the inauguration, experts of
both parties had a seminar on “Holland and European Integration”
and “Relationship between Holland and China”.
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Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt Visited Our University
As one of the Centennial Celebration
activities of Fudan University, in the afternoon on Sep.
6th, the former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt gave a
visit on our university. President of our university received
him and had a sincere talk with him. After that, Helmut
Schmidt gave a lecture named “How will the world look in
2025” to nearly five hundred students, and then answered
several questions. This speech is held by our center and
Center for International problem studies and hosted by Professor
Mei Zhaorong from our center. Under the co-ordination of
Yan Shuang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Fudan
University, several professors, including Ding Chun, Deputy
Director of the Center for European Studies, thoroughly
took part in the arrangement and reception affairs of the
w hole
activity, regarding which Shanghai “Jie Fang Daily”, “Shanghai
Morning Post”, Shanghai Media Group and several other media
gave detailed reports.
The lecture given by Mr. Helmut Schmidt
is also part of the “Ambassador Forum” held by our center.
This forum was initiated by Mei Zhaorong, the former Chinese
ambassador in Germany, Chairman of Academic Instruction
Committee of our center. So far More than ten lectures have
been held for the forum, which invited many famous politicians
including Helmut Schmidt. It provides opportunities for
Fudan students to communicate with masters.
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18th,
2005, the Academic Steering Committee
of the Center for European Studies held its annual meeting
in the No. 2 Meeting Room of the School of Economics. The
Committe Chairman Prof. MEI Zhaorong,Vice Chairman
YAN Shuan, committee members JIN Zhongyuan, QIU Yuanlun,
MA Zhengang, WU Yikang, PENG Xizhe, YUAN Zhigang, ZHANG
Jikang, ZHANG Naigen, SHEN Dingli, CHEN Zhimin attended
the meeting. Prof. YAN Jialing, Party Secretary for
the School of Economics, and Vice Directors of
the Center for European Studies, DING Chun and HU Ronghua were
also present in the meeting. Prof. MEI
Zhaorong chaired the meeting.
morning of Nov 16th, accompanied by Lami, educational consul
of consulate general of France to Shanghai, Jerome Monod,
policy consultant of Jacques Chirac, visited CES and talked
about the trend of Chinese politics ,economics, society
and culture in the coming decades and how the value view
of Chinese will change with Fudan scholars. 
