The Future of Hong Kong

10 December 2019

The protests in Hong Kong continue but what do they mean for the future of Asia’s leading international financial centre?  Are the demands of the protestors realistic or utopia?  How has the Hong Kong Government coped and what are the priorities now after the local elections?  Is Hong Kong still a safe place for business?  How has the EU viewed these developments? 

To discuss these and other issues you are invited to a panel discussion on 10 December from 1700 – 1830 at the Press Club, Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels.

Nov.26 Invitation --- 'The role of gender equality and women’s empowerment in sustainable development'

20 November 2019

Gender equality has been identified by the UN and World Bank, as well as the EU and ASEAN, as a key aspect of sustainable development. Yet promises to improve gender equality have not always been fulfilled. On the occasion of the EU-ASEAN dialogue on human rights, the EU-Asia Centre, together with the EEAS, is organising a public event to discuss the gender dimension of sustainable development and aim to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment as a necessary foundation for the peaceful, secure, prosperous and sustainable societies.  you are invited to a panel discussion from 17:00 to 18:30 on 26 November at Martin’s Hotel, Boulevard Charlemagne 80, 1000 Brussels.

The Gulf and EU-Asia Connectivity

15 October 2019

On 15 October the EU Asia Centre and the Bussola Institute co-hosted a seminar focusing on the role of Gulf States in connectivity strategies linking Europe and Asia in the changing geopolitical situation. EU and Chinese officials, think tanks and academia were invited to provide their perspectives in two panels focusing on political and economic dimensions respectively. 

The Situation in Tibet

14 October 2019

Current Situation in Tibet

On 14 October, the EU-Asia Centre welcomed a delegation of parliamentarians from Tibet for a roundtable discussion.

Ni Ma Ci Ren(Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Xizang Autonomous Region) presented the latest developments political and economic in Tibet, highlighting the provision of basic services to all people and the new protections for Tibet’s pristine natural environment. 

Invitation 17 July: The Future of the AIIB with Vice President Sir Danny Alexander

10 July 2019

The EU-Asia Centre cordially invites you to a briefing on the Vice President and Corporate Secretary of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday 17 July at the Brussels Press Club.

Bart Broer, Research Fellow at the EU-Asia Centre, attends 2019 Shanghai class of the Visiting Programme for Young Sinologists

8 July 2019

From mid-June to early July, our Research Fellow Bart Broer attended the 2019 Shanghai class of the Visiting Program for Young Sinologists, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS). The programme invited around 35 young (aged 25-40) China experts from around the world – young diplomats, businesspeople, think tankers, journalists, Chinese teachers – to China for high-level engagement with Chinese officials in the culture and tourism sphere.

Event Report: 4 July: Modi’s Foreign Policy after the Election

5 July 2019

The EU-Asia Centre held a panel discussion on Modi’s foreign policy after the election on 4 July. Panelists debated prospects for India's foreign policy after the landslide electoral victory of Prime Minister Modi.

Invitation: 4 July: Modi's Foreign Policy after the Election

27 June 2019

Upcoming Event: We cordially invite you to a panel discussion on the future of India's foreign policy on July 4 at the Brussels Press Club.

Event Report: 26 June: Event Report: Book launch on EU-China in the European Parliament

27 June 2019

The EU-Asia Centre co-hosted a book launch discussion the library of the European Parliament on 26 June. The book ‘Europe, China and the Limits of Normative Power’ featured a panel with the author, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy, Professor Jonathan Holslag (VUB) and Weinian Hu (CEPS). The event was chaired by Fraser Cameron, Director of the EU-Asia Centre.

Book Launch: Europe, China and the Limits of Normative Power by Zsuzsa Ferenczy

20 June 2019

We are most pleased to invite you to the official book launch of the latest work by Dr Zsuzsa, "Europe, China, and the Limits of Normative Power" on 26 June in the European Parliament. The event will take place from 17.30-19.30 in the Library Reading Room, ASP D, 5th floor of the EP, with guest speakers Jonathan Holslag (VUB), Weinian Hu (CEPS) and Fraser Cameron (Director of the EU-Asia Centre).

To register please contact zsuzsaanna.ferenczy@europarl.europa.eu.