We cordially invite you to our upcoming joint conference on:

 

How to deal with China － A Dialogue between European and Japanese experts on China (LINK)

April 4, 2024 / 13h - 16h (JST)

 

Given China's indisputable economic and geopolitical importance, China cannot be ignored, passed or de-coupled. It is at the same time a partner, a competitor as well as an ideological and potential military opponent in the evolving multipolar world order. When dealing with China, how should we balance these different relational aspects? How can we maintain a constructive exchange without jeopardizing our own interests? Through a dialogue between European and Japanese China experts, the conference "How to deal with China" will address these questions from different perspectives. Speakers include Hans van Ess (LMU Munich),  Mats Lennart Harborn (Traton China Group), Shigeto Sonoda (University of Tokyo), Osamu Mogi (Kikkoman Corporation), and Junichiro Ikeda (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines). The conference is co-organised by the University of Tokyo's Global Asian Studies, the Keizai Doyukai, and the DIJ. 

 

Programme

13:00 Introduction by Franz Waldenberger (DIJ Tokyo)
13:10 Keynotes by Hans van Ess (LMU Munich) and Mats Lennart Harborn (Traton China Group)
13:40 Comments by Shigeto Sonoda (University of Tokyo), Osamu Mogi (Kikkoman Corporation), Junichiro Ikeda (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines)
14:00 Open discussion, moderated by Tetsushi Takahashi (Nikkei)
14:50 Closing remarks
15:00 Networking
16:00 End

Languages: English and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation

 

Venue

Hotel Grand Arc Hanzomon, Room Fuji
1-1 Hayabusacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0092

 

Co-organisers

GAS, Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo
German Institute for Japanese Studies (DIJ Tokyo), Max Weber Foundation
Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai)

 

Registration Info

Registration is required by 27 March via this form.