Reviewing  Post-Covid Economics, Business, Innovation and Politics

Department of Politics, University of Surrey

East meets West: Reviewing Post-Covid Economics, Business, Innovation and Politics 

Co-organizers:the <a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/department-politics" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Department of Politics, University of Surrey</a>the <a href="https://ceauk.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chinese Economic Association (Europe/UK)</a> In cooperation with the Institute of International Studies of <a href="http://www.en.sdu.edu.cn/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shandong University</a> This inaugural event is a timely reflection on the major trends that have arisen from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the past year. Bringing together a range of renounced scholars, decision-makers and analysis, the University of Surrey’s <a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-britain-and-europe" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Centre for Britain and Europe</a> and the Chinese Economic Association, together with the Institute of International Studies of Shandong University, warmly welcome attendees to review the impact of Covid on east-west relations from a variety of perspectives. The half-day online forum will provide a range of insightful analysis on British, European and Chinese approaches to rebuilding economics, business, varying forms of innovation as well as their political relationship, exploring the role of trade, digital techonology, education, entrepreneurship, as well as key developments including the recent EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. Participants are requested to register via Eventbrite and will be sent a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the event.EVENT PROGRAMMEPlease note that all times listed below are GMT.09:00-09:30: Welcome Session (Moderator: Professor Yu Xiong)•	<a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/g-q-max-lu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Max Lu</a>, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Surrey •	<a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/amelia-hadfield" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Amelia Hadfield</a>, Dean International and Director of the Centre for Britain and Europe•	<a href="https://www.uni-due.de/in-east/people/li_yuan.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Yuan Li</a>, Vice Dean of Institute of International Studies, and Professor of School of Northeast Asia Studies, Shandong University•	<a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/yu-xiong" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Yu Xiong</a>, Chinese Economic Association President and Associate Dean International, University of Surrey 09:30-09:55: Economics•	<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shujie_Yao" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Shujie Yao</a>, Professor of Economics and Deputy Dean of Faculty of Social Science Chongqing University: China’s International Trade in Post Pandemic Period•	<a href="https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/prof-martin-fransman" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Martin Fransman</a>, University of Edinburgh: Building Back Better by Innovating Better09:55-10:20: Innovation and Technology•	<a href="https://eu-asia.essca.fr/people/thomas-hoerber" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Thomas Hoerber</a>, EU-Asia Institute, ESSCA: Reviewing EU &amp; China space innovations•	<a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/wim-vanhaverbeke" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof Wim Vanhaverbeke</a>, Professor of Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Surrey: Digital technology adoption in healthcare: Covid-19 and different approaches in Europe and China10:20-10:30: Break10:30 - 11:00: Comparative Perspectives, Chaired by <a href="https://people.ucd.ie/liming.wang" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Liming Wang</a>, University College Dublin•	Dr. Prem Sharma, OBE, Chairman: Magna Carta World Peace and Sustainability: How to respond to the change of social behaviour after Covid-19•	<a href="https://www.oxfordtmcd.org/person/rongping-mu-chinese-academy-science" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Rongping Mu</a>, Chinese Academy of Science: Innovation-driven Development Performance: Framework and Measurement11:00 - 11:25: Politics•	<a href="https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/kirch93205/emil-kirchner" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emeritus Professor Emil J. Kirchner</a>, Jean Monnet Chair, Co-ordinator of the Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence, University of Essex: Will the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment significantly alter the pattern of EU-China relations?•	<a href="https://www.weforum.org/people/zhang-yunling" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. Zhang Yunling</a>, Dean of Institute of International Studies, Shandong University: Main Changes and Challenges in the post-Covid Era11:25 - 11:50: Business•	<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsinobritishsummit-en.org%2Fbo-ji&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cv.blamey%40surrey.ac.uk%7Ca16d423f7a484872cfbb08d8cdb6d19b%7C6b902693107440aa9e21d89446a2ebb5%7C0%7C0%7C637485532378221757%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=tAsvDqmUtmXvVhsc%2BT7bza5kcph%2FCQyxdlzNZH%2FLFSM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Ji Bo</a>, Chief Representative for Europe and Assistant Dean for Global Executive Education, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB): Opportunities and Strategies for China&#x27;s Innovative Companies to Expand in Europe •	<a href="https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/faculty-a-z/peter-williamson/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Peter Williamson</a>, University of Cambridge, Judge Business School: De-Globalisation and Decoupling: Post-Covid-19 Myths Versus Realities11:50 - 12:00: Concluding Remarks•	Professor Amelia Hadfield, Dean International and Director of the Centre for Britain and Europe

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