China's Energy Anxiety and its Foreign Policy Implications

The Center on Environment, Energy and Resource Policy at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Center for China and
Globalization will hold a research workshop on “China's Energy Anxiety and its Foreign Policy Implications.”

Our two presenters include:

Prof. Xu Xiaojie, chair of the World Energy Research programs at Institute of World Economics and Politics sponsored by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, will speak on “Black Energy Swan.” In his presentation, Prof. Xu will introduce the subject of his latest book which focuses on the huge uncertainties and risks resulting from China’s rise and its participation in competition for resources. He will analyze the shift of scenarios from PetroDragon to Black Swan and then White Swan and conclude with a set of options available for China.

Prof. David Zweig, director of Center on Environment, Energy and Resource Policy, HKUST, will speak on “China's Energy Anxiety and its Foreign Policy Implications,” as well as comment on the sessions.

We look forward to a rich discussion. As before, we are holding the session in town to increase the attendance of people working downtown. In preparation for the workshop, we would be grateful if you could arrange for the duly Reply Slip enclosed to be returned to the address indicated at the bottom on or before 11 May 2012 (Friday). For enquiries, please contact Ms. Meggy WAN, Executive Officer of CEERP at 3528-0076 or by email: someggy@ust.hk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Program of Workshop:

5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Reception

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Presentation - "Black Energy Swan" Professor Xu Xiaojie, Chair of the World Energy Research Programs,
Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Presentation - "China's Energy Anxiety and its Foreign Policy Implications” Professor David Zweig, Director, Center on Environment, Energy and Resource Policy, HKUST

6:45 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.

Commentary

Professor David Zweig, Director, Center on Environment, Energy and Resource Policy, HKUST

7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Q & A and Open Discussion