Great power competition or multipolar world? China will play a crucial role in both scenarios. It is therefore essential to decipher Beijing's strategies and interactions with Western countries and the Global South. Engage with our leading scholars to acquire key interdisciplinary tools and new knowledge to keep up with this epochal change. Join our unique summer school.

 

Yu Jie Chatham House & LSE
Markus Taube University of Duisburg-Essen
Alessandra Cappelletti XJTLU
Ling Li University of Vienna
Matteo Dian University of Bologna
Kerry Brown King's College

Program

09:00-09:30

Registration of participants and opening of the summer school

09:30-10:30

Sino-European Economic Relations at the Crossroads of Business Interests and Political Control

Markus Taube University of Duisburg-Essen

10:30-10:50

 Coffee break

10:50-11:50

The War in Ukraine and the Evolution of the Sino-Russian “No Limit” Partnership

Flavia Lucenti University of Bologna

11:50-12:00

 Coffee break

12:00-13:00

Clash of Empires: from “Chimerica” to the “New Cold War”

Ho-fung Hung Johns Hopkins University  online session

13:00-14:30

 Lunch break

14:30-16:00

WORKSHOP How to write an international investigative report

Stefano Liberti Internazionale 

16:00-17:00

MEETING China reopens: discuss with managers and CEOs of foreign companies
with a long experience in China to learn about new trends and career opportunities
in the second largest economy

09:30-10:30

Aspirations and Realities of Innovation in China: A Comparative Analysis of Different Sectors

Markus Taube University of Duisburg-Essen

10:30-10:50

 Coffee break

10:50-11:50

The Geopolitics of Semiconductor Supply Chains

Mathieu Duchâtel Institut Montaigne online session

11:50-12:00

 Coffee break

12:00-13:00

Demistifying the Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Aims, Actors and Structure

Giulia Sciorati University of Trento

13:00-14:30

 Lunch break

16:00-17:30

VISIT Discover beautiful scenaries and excellent wines on the Lambrusco hills 
around the pictoresque surroundings of Reggio Emilia  

09:30-10:30

Chinese and American Visions of the International Order

Matteo Dian University of Bologna

10:30-10:50

 Coffee break

10:50-11:50

NATO Takes on China as a Challenge: How China Responds

Liselotte Odgaard Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies

11:50-12:00

 Coffee break 

12:00-13:00

USA and EU: Is Decoupling from China Really Possible?

Sergio Paba University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

13:00-14:30

 Lunch break

14:30-16:00

WORKSHOP How to write for an academic journal

Alessandra Cappelletti Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

16:00-17:00

MEETING China reopens: new study and career opportunities with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Share your ideas with the academic management of the biggest transnational university in China.

09:30-10:30

The Taiwan Issue: History, Politics and Misperceptions

Kerry Brown King's College, London 

10:30-10:50

 Coffee break

10:50-11:50 

China Through European Eyes: Why Intellectual Encounter Is More Urgent Than Political Rivalry

Kerry Brown King's College, London 

11:50-12:00

 Coffee break

12:00-13:00

The Rise of China in a Turbulent Europe: The EUropean responses to China’s engagement of Central, East and Southeast Europe

Dragan Pavlicevic Xi'an Jaotong-Liverpool University

13:00-14:30

 Lunch break

16:00-18:00

VISIT Ferrari museum, the evolution of an Italian uniqueness, and the historic center 
of Modena, with its three masterpieces of Romanesque art protected by UNESCO 

19:00

APERITIVO + CONCERT Ying Yang Ensemble @chiostrino della Ghiara

09:30-10:30

Twentieth Party Congress, One Year On

Ling Li University of Vienna

10:30-10:50

 Coffee break

10:50-11:50

Party and Society: The Weired Tale of The "Popular War" Against Covid-19

Ling Li University of Vienna

11:50-12:00

 Coffee break

12:00-13:00

China and the Global South: Beijing's Rising Influence in Africa and the Arab World

Dawn C. Murphy National War College online session

13:00-14:30

 Lunch break

14:30-16:00

WORKSHOP How to write op-eds and commentaries about the Asia-Pacific Region

Manali Kumar 9DashLine

16:00-17:00

MEETING Discovering the international dimension of Reggio Emilia: the role that cities can play to build up global approaches E35 Foundation for international projects

19:30

FAREWELL DINNER

09:30-10:30

From "Market Economy" to "Common Prosperity": Will the Party Need a New Social Contract?

Yu Jie Chatham House

10:30-10:50

 Coffee break

10:50-11:50

Deconstructing the Uyghur Issue: Xinjiang in the New Era  

Alessandra Cappelletti Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 

11:50-12:00

 Coffee break

12:00-13:00

Party, People and Players: Who Decide China's Foreign Policy?

Yu Jie Chatham House


Hybrid participation

          

 

You can join our lectures either by coming to Reggio Emilia, and meeting in person international scholars and fellow students, or online, from your location of preference. Classes will take place in the historic building of Palazzo Dossetti (Reggio Emilia campus). Even from remote, you will be guaranteed full participation in all sessions, thanks to our e-learning platform. In both cases, you can choose whether to attend only the morning sessions or the full program. All speakers will be onsite, except for the "online sessions", as indicated in the program.


 

 

What will you learn

Our lectures delivered by international scholars and experts will provide you with an in-depth, interdisciplinary and critical approach towards the political and economic role of China in the changing global context: this is a unique learning opportunity. 


How will you learn

Join up to date presentations, discuss with your peers in break-out rooms, challenge our speakers in Q&A sessions: our interactive and participative method will support your engagement and enhance your learning experience.

 


Workshops & networking

In the afternoon, don’t miss our writing workshops with journalists and academics, to gain important resources for your future studies and career. In addition, our guided tours will drive you through the excellences of Emilia Romagna. Later on, you will have the chance to engage in social activities in the beautiful and lively historic center of Reggio Emilia. All participants will become members of our Alumni Club, together with scholars and professionals from all over the world.



Reggio Emilia

Founded in the 2nd century bC as a Roman colony, Reggio Emilia preserves its ancient beauty in its city center, characterized by beautiful squares and old churches. Reggio Emilia is renowned for its food and wine, but it's not only that: it’s innovation, thanks to excellencies in mechanics, mechatronics and cooperative sectors; sustainable growth, thanks to its cyclist-friendly roads and the modern high-speed railway; inclusive and multicultural society, thanks to its international exposure as well as the world-wide renowned Reggio Emilia Approach to education dor early childhood. Reggio Emilia is an ideal location for students and scholars. Enjoy it, you’ll be surprised!



Admission

The Rise of China in a Turbulent World - Alternative Perspectives is open to students and professionals. Your first step to join our summer school is an application. The application extended deadline is 30 June 2023

To apply to our summer school, please submit the following documents:

  • motivation letter
    In the motivation letter describe how the courses are relevant to your academic curriculum, research
    or professional work, and how would you benefit from our summer school;
  • curriculum vitae
    Add to your CV a list of publications, if any;

  • copy of an English language certificate, if available.


The requested documents shall be sent in .pdf format to the following e-mail address: 

segreteria@cscc.it

We will inform you within three days from the deadline whether your application is successful.



Fees and scholarships

 

FEES

Students (including PhD candidates)  Professionals
In presence, full program EUR 550 EUR 1.000                                                  
In presence, morning lessons only EUR 450 EUR 800
Online, morning lessons + workshops and meetings EUR 475 EUR 700
Online, morning lessons only EUR 400 EUR 650


 

The fee covers tuition + working materials.
The fee is not refundable or adjustable under any circumstance.

A summer school certificate jointly issued by University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and Centro studi sulla Cina contemporanea will be awarded to participants, provided they have taken part in at least 17 out of 18 hours of classes.

 

 

HOW TO PAY

The payment shall be done via direct bank transfer.

Bank transfer costs shall be covered by participants.

Payee: Centro Studi sulla Cina Contemporanea

IBAN: IT38 U056 9603 2000 0001 2808 X14

BIC: POSOIT2106Y

Bank name: Banca Popolare di Sondrio

Bank address: 054 Roma agenzia 11

Please state the following as reason for payment:

“NAME SURNAME, CSCC Summer School 2023”



Info and contacts



Accomodation

No support will be provided by CSCC for accomodation arrangements and related costs.
Due to the high season, we strongly recommend you to book well in advance.



How to get there

Reggio Emilia is well connected with main Italian cities via high speed train: Bologna (20 minutes), Milan (45 minutes), Florence (1 hour), Turin (2 hours), Venice (2 hours and 30 minutes), Rome (2 hours and 30 minutes).



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