TIAN XIA – ALL UNDER HEAVEN

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this one-day course is to let participants understand the basic historical, cultural and political found-ationsof China’s breathtaking develop-ment since the beginning of the 1980s up to this day. Furthermore, the findings and analysis of this course will be used to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the four main pillars (China Dream, Social Credit System, One Belt One Road, Made in China 2025) of China’s Vision 2049 aiming at the “greatrejuvenation of the Chinese nation”, this is, China should regain its leading role as the center of the world – on the basis of the “All Under Heaven” ancient Chinese world view.

As a result, course participants will be able to use the knowledge gained to understand what current and future challengesand opportunities China’s growing geopolitical role will mean for our “western” worldview and how we could and shouldadjust our strategic approach to and with China in the future.

TARGET GROUP

This course is designed as an interactive, applied, case-based seminar and workshop. Anyone who is interested in understanding the context between China’s complex and vast historical background, and the country’s growinggeopolitical, cultural and social implications on a global landscape, will be able to obtain a profound understanding.

In particular, business practiti-oners and professionals dealing in and with China will be able to better structure, re-adjust and fine-tune their strategic approach to China.

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

• TIAN XIA – China‘s ancient conce-ption of the world & self-image
• China’s revival – the “reform and opening up” policies since 1978
• Different Chinese and Western rationalities and normative basics
• China’s Vision 2049:
    i.China Dream
    ii.Social Credit System
    iii.Made in China 2025
    iv.One Belt One Road 
• Geopolitical, economic and social considerations of “TIAN XIA”
• Covid-19 and its impact on China

THE LECTURER

Dr Josef Mondl is a world leading scholar on China. He is Director of the China Competence Center, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Fore more information about Josef, see attached file above.

REGISTER HERE:

https://mailchi.mp/1835a44fc4be/to720b498t

If you have any inquiries please direct them to post@shippingoffshorenetwork.no 

Please make note of the course fee. 

Members:   NOK 5,500  -  Online:  NOK 3,500

Others:  NOK 6,900. -  Online:  NOK 4,900

Group discount available. Price includes lunch, mingling, course material and course certificate.