The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to a breakfast seminar on outcomes of the recently concluded Plenary Session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) 2011.
In the Working Report of the NPC, Premier Wen stated the government will maintain 7 percent economic growth over the next period between 2011-2015. The government will focus on addressing widening rural and urban disparity, investment and consumption issues, reining in property prices and curbing inflation.
In this unique session, we are delighted to welcome two experts on Chinese politics Gregory Gilligan, Managing Director, APCO and Dan Chugg, Political Counsellor, British Embassy to analyse the promises and challenges of the NPC 2011.
This session we will examine both issues relating to China’s balanced development, including trade, outward investment and inward investment, and also take a look at difficulties such as protests, security, and the nature of China’s leadership during the NPC.
The Speakers:
Dan Chugg, Political Counsellor, British Embassy (bio)
Mr. Chugg has held the position of Political Counsellor at the British Embassy Beijing since July 2010. In his role as head of the political section, he is responsible for the U.K.’s political relationship with China, working with the Chinese Government on global issues, and overseeing the work of the Embassy’s press and public affairs department. Prior to this, he held the position of Director of Press and Communications at the British High Commission in New Delhi, Foreign Office Spokesperson in London, and Vice-Consul (Political) in Hong Kong.
Gregory Gilligan, Managing Director, APCO (bio)
Mr. Gilligan joined APCO after serving as general manager of corporate affairs for McDonald’s (China) Co., Ltd., where he developed and executed strategies to enhance McDonald's brand and corporate image among China’s regulatory bodies, consumers and other key stakeholders.
Moderator:
Mr. Patrick Horgan, Director of Programmes for the British Council in the China Region, and Counsellor (Education) with the British Embassy in Beijing
Agenda:
08:00-08:40 Registration and Breakfast
08:40-08:45 Opening speech by Patrick Horgan
08:45-09:15 Presentation by Dan Chugg
09:15-09:45 Presentation by Greg Gilligan
09:45-10:15 Q&A
10:15-10:20 Closing speech by Patrick Horgan
Event Terms & Conditions
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Please note that registration starts at 08:00, and the seminar starts at 08.30. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.
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