Co-organizers

China Initiative, JFK School of Government at Harvard University

Since its inception in 1996, the Kennedy School's China Initiative has
supported training of Chinese officials to enhance their capacity to manage
policy in their rapidly changing domestic and international policy environments. By integrating into the Kennedy School community as students, executive program participants and researchers, Chinese officials gain maximum exposure to a diverse, international audience. Following their stay at the Kennedy School, they become part of a world-wide network of public sector professionals who continue to shape the political and economic futures of their countries.

School of Public Policy & Management, Tsinghua University

At present, China's political and economic reforms have intensified, and both the mission and functions of governmental agencies at all levels have undergone fundamental changes. These changes have demanded a new generation of public servants and senior managers in all public sectors, and also have presented new challenges to research in public policy and management. To meet these challenges, Tsinghua University decided to establish School of Public Policy & Management on the basis of Department of Public Affairs and Development Research Academy for the 21st Century.

Tsinghua University's objective is to become a world-class university with Chinese characteristics. To achieve this goal, it has made great efforts to accelerate the development of humanities, social sciences and legal disciplines while fully exploiting its traditional strength in natural sciences, engineering and economic management. Promotion of education and research in public policy and management is an integral part of this initiative.

We believe that the advantages of Tsinghua University from the combination of multiple disciplines, excellent research and teaching facilities and environment, and abundant experiences in training first-class scholars have established solid foundation for the development of our school.

Professor Chen Qingtai, Deputy Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council, will serve as the first dean of the school.

WTO Research Center at University of International Business and Economics

The WTO Research Center at UIBE is an institution that plays the multiple roles of research, teaching and consulting. Formerly known as GATT Research Institute founded in May 1991, the Center holds mission to conduct WTO-related researches on international affairs, e.g., multilateral trade system, globalization and various countries' national trade policies, so as to help with China's integration into the global economy, participation in international competition and modernization. This is the mandate of China's national strategies of reform, open door policy, and establishment of socialist market economy, as well as the interest of China's WTO entry.

We want to build the WTO Research Center as a real center in its field for research, education, academic and information exchange as well as consulting services. By special invitation, Vice Minister LONG Yongtu, chief negotiator of MOFTEC is the Center's senior advisor. The leadership team of the Center includes Prof. GAO Linsheng (honorary director); Prof. Xue Rong Jiu (director); Prof. Zhang Hanlin (deputy director). The Center has branches specialized WTO's organization and regulations, trade, service, intellectual property and trade policy consulting.

China International Culture Exchange Center

Established in 1984 in Beijing, China International Culture Exchange Center (CICEC) is a national non-governmental organization dedicated to people-to-people international culture exchanges. Its mission is to promote mutual understanding and co-operation between the Chinese people and the people of other countries. This is accomplished through its various exchange activities, thus contributing to China's economic development, scientific and technological progress, cultural prosperity and world peace.

The CICEC engages in a wide-range of exchange activities related to the fields such as literature, art, social sciences, humanities, science and technology, education, physical culture, religion, journalism and publishing. These activities include artistic performances, exhibitions, academic conferences, symposiums, public lectures, seminars, the joint production of film or TV programs, and publishing ventures, etc.

Since its founding, the CICEC has received almost 1,500 foreign delegations, about 20,000 people from Asia, Europe, America and Oceania. It has sent many Chinese groups to visit more than 20 foreign countries and regions. Through these international cultural exchanges, the CICEC has formed strong friendships and cooperative relations with many foreign non-governmental organizations, groups, and individuals. The CICEC has also built up a good reputation and credibility in China and abroad.