Book Presentation by Mr. Jonathan Fenby, Head of China Research, Trusted Sources.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to a thought-provoking book presentation by the author of Tiger Head, Snake Tails: China Today, How it Got There and Where It Is Heading, Mr. Jonathan Fenby, on 7th June 2012 at the Marriott Beijing Northeast.

Tiger Head, Snake Tails: China Today, How It Got There and Where It Is Heading is an all-embracing account of contemporary China. It covers the economic, political, social and historical essentials of the China story and succeeds admirably as it moves between the expansion of transport and infrastructure that has unified the country logistically as never before, the cities that are spearheading the country's economic miracle, the poor working conditions and growing militancy of its labourers, its diverse mass of enormous factories and cottage industries, the push and pull between the centre and the provinces, between Han Chinese, and Tibetans and Muslims. The book takes time out to look at Hong Kong and Taiwan, both of which present intriguing Chinese alternatives to the mainland political paradigm. In a review, the British commentator Will Hutton called it "timely and brilliant with superb analysis " while the Sunday Times said it was an essential handbook for business people wanting to know about China.

During the breakfast seminar, Mr. Jonathan Fenby will address the following questions:
- Where the economy stands three decades after Deng Xiaoping introduced reform
- The outlook for the impending leadership transition
- China and the world
- Domestic challenges from the environment to food safety

About the Speaker:

Mr. Jonathan Fenby  is a British writer, journalist and analyst. He edited the Observer newspaper from 1993 to 1995 and then the South China Morning Post from 1995 to 1999. He is currently managing director of the China team of Trusted Sources research service where he also blogs. He is the author of twelve books including six on China, the most recent Tiger Head, Snake Tails: China Today, How it Got There and Where it is Heading (2012).

Moderator:
Mr. Joerg Wuttke, Chief Representative, BASF

Agenda:
8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 Presentation and Q&A

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