Shanghai & Changsha
Wednesday 23 to Monday 28 May 2012
China has taken its place on the world stage as an economic and political power to be reckoned with. Our Quest to China will enable participants to learn about the world’s most populous country which is achieving astonishing growth and transformation. We will visit the costal, tier 1 city of Shanghai and the budding tier 2 city of Changsha.
Shanghai has a population of 18.8 million and is one of the four municipalities. This mega city is the central government’s blue print to become the top global international financial and shipping centre; it is China’s commercial and financial centre and has a GDP US$11,500; it is not surprising that it’s one of the richest cities of the country. In contrast, Changsha is a budding tier 2 city in central China; its hybrid rice is feeding high-famine-risk regions in Africa, America and Asia. It produces 60% of the world’s fireworks and was the home town of Chairman Mao and many other first generation Communist Party leaders. It is identified by central government to be the first pilot “Two-Oriented” society – a resource saving and friendly environment society. We will get under the surface of this complex country and meaningfully engage with its people and culture.
- The growing role and influence of China in the world and Chinese perspectives on the West
- The impact of the rapid opening up of much of the country on attitudes and future opportunities
- The experience of international companies and overseas investors in China
- The interaction with Government, business and civil society
- The new generation of Chinese leaders and their growing impact on China’s future
- The development of NGOs, independent voice and the workings of community in China
- China’s vast rural economy and the challenging contrasts within China
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