Ms. B?tzing Spoke on Anti-Drugging

On 22nd November, 2008, Ms. Sabine B?tzing, Antidrug Commissioner of Germany's Health Ministry, visited FES-Fudan Forum and delivered a speech on Germany’s aid system for druggers and its cooperation with China.

This forum was hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Deputy Director of Center for European Studies Fudan University. At the forum, Ms. Sabine B?tzing focused on the achievements as well as problems in Germany’s current aid system for druggers, and presented her perspectives on Sino-German cooperation in this field.

This speech was applauded by teachers and students from Fudan University, Tongji University, etc. After the speech, Ms. B?tzing answered several questions related to current issues.

Hungarian Delegation Visited Centre for European Studies

On 20th November, 2008, a delegation of, visited the Center for European Studies of Fudan University. Led by Prof. Andras Tnotai, Director of World Economy Institute of Hungarian Academy of Sciences, members of the delegation including Mr. Otto Juhasz, former Hungarian ambassador to China and Mr. Hajba Tamas, the general consul, discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation with Prof. DING Chun，Executive Deputy Director of Centre for European Studies.

After briefing the guests on the current economic situation of China, Prof. HUA Min, Director of Institute of World Economy of Fudan University, exchanged views with the delegation members on Sino-Europe relationship and the world economy. Prof. ZHUANG Qishan, Prof. WU Libo and Prof. LIU Junmei attended the meeting as well.

Slovenian Ambassador Dr. Cencen Spoke on European Development

On 11th November, 2008, Dr. Marjan Cencen, the ambassador of Slovenian, visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum.

Before the speech, Dr. Cencen recevied a warm welcome from Prof. LIU Jianzhong, the Deputy Secretary of the Party. This Forum was organized by Center for European Studies and Institute of International Studies of Fudan University. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong hosted the Forum. At the forum, Dr. Cencen delivered a speech entitled “New Development in Europe” in English. He focused on the relationship between Slovenia and Europe as well as problems existing between Europe and Russia.

This speech was applauded by teachers and students from Fudan University. After the speech, Dr. Cencen answered several questions related to current issues, such as the financial crisis and the cooperation between China and Slovenia.

Dr. Gmelin Spoke on Sino-German Relations

On 24th October, 2008, Prof. Dr. Herta Daeubler Gmelin, Germany's former Minister of Justice and the Chairman of Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance Commission of the Bundestag, visited FES-Fudan Forum and delivered a speech.

Before the speech, Prof. Gmelin recevied a warm welcome from Prof.LIU Jianzhong, the Deputy Secretary of the Party. This forum was hosted by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Deputy Director of Center for European Studies Fudan University. At the forum, Prof. Gmelin focused on the relations between Germany and China, speaking about achievements as well as problems. She concluded her speech by presenting her perspectives on Sino-German cooperation and Sino-European cooperation against the backdrop of the eruption of financial crisis in the US.

This speech was applauded by teachers and students from Fudan University, Tongji University and Shanghai International Studies University. After the speech, Prof. Gmelin answered several questions related to current issues, such as the attitudes of Germany’s mass media to China and its presidential election in the coming year.
　

Gerhard Schroeder Visited Fudan ‘Ambassador Forum’ Again

On June 6th, 2008, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum. Prof. QIN Shaode, Party Secretary of Fudan University warmly welcomed Mr. Schroeder.

At 9:30 in the morning, Prof. QIN Shaode met Mr. Schroeder in front of the Guanghua Building, and warmly welcomed Mr. Schroeder’s second visit to Fudan University. He briefed Schroeder the latest development of Fudan University, in particular Fudan’s participation in the rescue operations in Sichuan Province, the area badly hit by the terrible earthquake. Mr. Schroeder thanked Fudan’s invitation and expressed his sincere condolences to the Chinese people. He praised Chinese government and people’s quick and effective action in handling the disaster.

During the forum, Mr. Schroeder delivered a speech entitled “Securing the Future: Renewable Energy and Climate Protection” in fluent English. He first pointed out the importance of the relations between China and Germany. Then, he underlined that an important issue of close co-operation should focus on cultural exchange and reaffirmed his expectations for the 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Beijing. He provided some thoughts on the subject of renewable energy and climate protection.

After the speech, Mr. Schroeder answered questions raised by the audience. He objected to considering China’s development as a threat and believed that China’s progress is beneficial to the whole world; He restated that Germany Chancellor’s meeting with the Dalai was a mistake and expressed his own opinions on the issue; He also answered a question related to a new policy about the banning of providing free thin plastic shopping bags in China’s supermarkets. His tactful responses drew warm applause from the participants.

This Forum was organized by Center for European Studies and Institute of International Studies in Fudan University. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong hosted the Forum again. Also present at the meeting were Prof. LU Qiutian, President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Albrecht von der Heyden, German Consul General in Shanghai, experts from Foreign Affairs Office, Shanghai municipal government, and scholars from Fudan University including Prof. SANG Yucheng, Prof. FANG Jinggang, Prof. SHEN Dingli, Prof. DING Chun, Prof. WEI Yuqing, Prof. ZHU Chouwen.

Fudan Ambassador Forum

On 8 May 2008, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Michael Friedrich Wilhelm Schaefer visited Fudan University at the invitation of Ambassador Forum in Fudan University. Prof. CHEN Xiaoman, Vice President of Fudan University, had a meeting with Dr. Schaefer. During the meeting, the host and the guest exchanged views on the cooperation between Fudan University and German academic institutions. Also present at the meeting were Ambassador MEI Zhaorong, Prof. FANG Jinggang, Prof. DAI Bingran, Prof. DING Chun, Prof. CHEN Zhimin and Prof. WEI Yuqing.
Shortly after the meeting, Dr. Schaefer delivered a speech entitled “German Foreign Policy and Chinese-German Relations” in Fudan University. He maintained that German foreign policy is based on interests, values and EU Foreign Policy framework, with a particular emphasis on relations with neighboring states. During his speech, Dr. Schaefer attached great importance to Sino-German strategic partnership and the bilateral cooperation.
The Forum was hosted by Ambassador MEI Zhaorong and attracted many scholars from Fudan University, Tongji University, Shanghai International Studies University, East China Normal University, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, Shanghai Association for European Studies. After the speech, Dr. Schaefer answered questions relating to Human Rights, Tibet and Taiwan issues, which were raised by students from Fudan University, Tongji University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Prof. MEI made the concluding remarks.

Dr.Yao Jianzhong visited CES

On the afternoon of April 24th 2008, Dr. Yao Jianzhong, Actuary of Swiss Reinsurance Company and Chinese Affairs Advisor to the St. Gallen Symposium for International Studies, lectured in 714 Conference Room in School of Economics, Fudan University. The lecture, “Introductions on Global Reinsurance and Its Implications towards China”, received a warm welcome by more than 30 students from Insurance Department and other departments in School of Economics.

Fudan Ambassador Forum

On 15 April 2008, Fudan Ambassador Forum, organized by Center for European Studies and Institute of International Studies, was held again in the Multifunction-hall on the 8th floor, School of Economics. Ambassador MEI Zhaorong, Chair of the Ambassador Forum, former Ambassador of China to Germany, former President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech entitled “Current Relations between China and Europe”. In his speech, Ambassador MEI Zhaorong not only presented his views on the EU’s historic background, contemporary politics, economy and international relations but also produced an in-depth analysis of the latest development and characteristics of Sino-EU relations.
This session of the Ambassador Forum was chaired by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies and attracted many scholars from Fudan University, Tongji University and other research institutes, such as Prof. Dai Bingran, Prof. Wu Yikang, Prof. Zhang Zuqian and so on. The speech was warmly welcomed by about 100 students from various schools in Fudan University, Tongji University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT visited CES

At 6:30 pm on April 9th , 2008, Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT, Director of International Relations from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille in France, visited Centre for European Studies (CES) in Fudan University and delivered a lecture entitled “European Social Model(s): From Crisis to Reform” to more than 30 students. His lecture was warmly welcomed by the audience.
Prof. Patrick Mardellat’s lecture was divided into four parts: Welfare States in perspectives, Problems and Challenges, Social Model and Competitiveness, and EU integration of Social Systems. Putting the process of EU integration in Social Models in retrospect, Prof. Mardellat analyzed the phenomena of ageing population and unemployment, by employing the data of social expenditures and labour productivity. After the lecture, students had a heated discussion with Prof. Mardellat.
One of the most famous political academies in France, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille has been a partner for CES for many years. Every year, the scholars from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille are invited to give lectures on EU at regular intervals. These academic activities have strengthened CES’s cooperation with its European partners.

Delegation of St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies Visited Fudan University

On the morning of 7 April 2008, XU Zheng, Vice President of Fudan University, met with Mr.Andreas R. Kirchschlaeger, President of St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies and his successor, Mr. Philip W. Erzinger. During the meeting, XU Zheng exchanged views with Mr. Kirchschlaeger and Mr. Erzinger on cooperation between Fudan and St. Gallen Forum Foundation. Also present at the meeting were Prof. YU Wujin, Prof. ZHANG Qingxiong and Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies.
XU Zheng briefed the Swiss guests Fudan ’s development in the past decades. Meanwhile, Mr. Kirchschlaeger provided Fudan participants with some background information on St. Gallen Symposium and its international influence. Dr. YAO Jianzhong, Special Research Fellow of St. Gallen Foundation for International Studies spoke highly of the contributions made by Fudan students to the Symposium. Finally, XU Zheng and Mr. Erzinger discussed issues on future cooperation. They both believed that the existing cooperation would be greatly strengthened in the future.

FES-Fudan Forum

On the afternoon of 5 March, 2008, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ke?ler, President and Vice President of FES Scholarship Board, visited FES-Fudan Forum. Both of them delivered a speech during the visit.
In her speech, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth focused on German-Franco relations. Taking a historical perspective, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth elaborated on the backgrounds, contents and significance of Elysee Treaty signed in 1963. By looking back the German-Franco cooperation and confrontation in the past 40 years, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth concluded that both Germany and France played an important role in the making and expanding of the European Union.
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ke?ler took an economic and legal approach to his analysis of the European Social Model. While mainly concentrating on flexicurity policy, he also touched on the more general EU policy domains such as competition policies and social policies. In his speech, he analyzed the reasons for implementing flexicurity policy in the EU, as well as the advantages and disadvantages it may bring to EU’s labour market.
The FES-Fudan Forum was co-organized by Centre for European Studies, Fudan University and FES, Germany. After the speeches, Prof. Dr. Helene Harth and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ke?ler answered many questions raised by the audience. More than 70 teachers and students were present for event.

UK Ambassador Sir William Ehrman addressed ‘Ambassador Forum’

On 11 December 2007, British Ambassador Sir William Ehrman visited Fudan University at the invitation of Ambassador Forum in Fudan University. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University, had a meeting with Ambassador Sir William Ehrman and Consul General Carma Elliot in Shanghai at VIP hall in School of Economics. During the meeting, they communicated with each other on cooperation in Sino-UK education, science, etc. Also present at the meeting were Ambassador MEI Zhaorong, Prof. CHEN Yinzhang, Prof. YUAN Zhigang, Prof. SHEN dingli, Prof. REN Yuan, Prof. DAI Bingran and Prof. DING Chun.
The Forum was hosted by Ambassador MEI in the afternoon. Sir William Ehrman first delivered a speech ‘China and Britain：growing partners in Scientific Development’ with fluent Chinese, introducing successful cooperation between China and Britain in the fields of trade, investment, energy, telecommunication, medicine, environment protection and education during recent years. Sir William Ehrman also made suggestions on how to further the cooperation between China and UK. In his speech, he emphasized British open democratic policy and pointed out that mutual endeavor is needed to improve Sino-EU relations.
After the speech, Sir William Ehrman answered questions relating to economy, politics or education from both domestic and foreign students. In the end, the Ambassador Forum had a successful conclusion in a warm atmosphere.

Call for Papers for International Conference

Social Security and Labour Mobility in the Enlarged

EU

Conference venue: Fudan University, Shanghai
Date:September 14-15, 2007
Programme Committee: Prof. Ding Chun and Prof. Jean-Claude Berthelemy
Local Organizers:Center for European Studies, Fudan University
Conference language: English

Labour market and social policies are today hot topics both in the EU and in China, as the free movement of labour is one of the pillars of the EU integration and is also becoming a major trend in China. In the EU, labour mobility is however not complete, due to domestic labour market regulations and incomplete social policy coordination. In China, there are also constraints on labour mobility. To promote a better understanding of the corresponding policy debates, the Centre for European Studies of Fudan University and University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne propose to hold an international conference, within the framework of ESCP (EU-China European Studies Centres Programme), on ‘Social Security and Labour Mobility in the Enlarged EU’ in Fudan University, Shanghai, China, from September 14 to September 15, 2007.
The conference aims to provide an international forum for academics and practitioners to exchange views on the EU experience, both in terms of across-EU Member States comparisons and analysis of EU coordination policies, and to compare this European experience with the Chinese one. Participants are expected to elaborate on issues related to labour market and social policies broadly defined. Among other subjects, the organizers expect to receive proposals on the following topics:

• Domestic labour market policies
• Labour market integration (including migration)
• Social security policies
• Pensions
• Healthcare

Please submit your abstracts or willingness via email by July 15th 2007. Submissions can be made to Prof. Ding Chun of Fudan University (Chinese side), or Prof. Jean-Claude Berthelemy of University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne (European side). Contact details are as below. In your submission, please indicate clearly your name, affiliation and contact details. The working language of the conference will be English. We will communicate the acceptance to the authors by late July. The organizing committee will, according to the ESCP PMO rules and regulations, provide funds for the invited European and non-Shanghai Chinese speakers to cover travel expenses, accommodation and meals.
For submission and any enquiries of the conference, please contact:

Gerhard Schroeder Visited Fudan University

On the afternoon of May 20th, 2007, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University met Mr. Schroeder at Yifu Science and Technology Building.
During the meeting, Prof. WANG Shenghong briefed Schroeder the latest development of humanities at Fudan University, especially that of Western Philosophy and Marxism Philosophy. Mr. Schroeder exchanged views with Prof. WANG Shenghong on Marxism Philosophy. During the meeting, Prof. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University, signed, together with Katja Meyer, the Director of Shanghai Office of FES Foundation, a memorandum for cooperation between Centre for European Studies Fudan University and FES Foundation.
???? After the meeting, Mr. Schroeder made a speech entitled “Peaceful Development Perspective in a Globalized World” in English. Prof. WANG Shenghong made welcome remarks and Prof. MEI Zhaorong chaired the speech. After the speech, Schroeder answered questions raised by the audience. His tactful responses drew warm applause from the participants.
Also present at the speech were Mr. XI Jiaqi, Director of the Department of Distinguished Guests of the Foreign Affairs Office, Shanghai municipal government, Prof. CHEN Yinzhang,? Director of Foreign Affair Office of Fudan University, Prof. FANG Jinggang, Director of Department for Humanities Studies, Prof. SHEN Xiaoxiao, Vice Director of Foreign Affairs Department, Prof. WEI Yuqing, Director of Department of German Language and Literature, and Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies.

Former Germany President Addressed “Ambassador Forum” in Fudan University

On the morning of 27th, April, former German President Mr. Roman Herzog visited Fudan University and addressed Ambassador Forum during the visit.

Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University, and Prof. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University, met Mr. and Mrs. Roman Herzog, Prof. MEI Zhaorong and his wife, and Mr. Albrecht von der Heyden, German Consul General in Shanghai in Room 104 of Guanghua Building. Also present at the meeting were Prof. FANG Jinggang, Director of Department for Humanities Studies, Prof. SHI Lei, Party Secretary of School of Economics, Prof. WEI Yuqing, Director of Department of German Language and Literature, Prof. SHEN Xiaoxiao, Vice Director of Foreign Affairs Department, and Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies.

Before Mr. Herzog delivered his address, Prof. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University, presided over the Chair Renewal Ceremony for Prof. MEI Zhaorong at Ambassador Forum. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University, delivered a speech while awarding the letter of appointment to Prof MEI Zhaorong. In his speech, President WANG Shenghong expressed his heart-felt thanks to Prof. MEI Zhaorong for the excellent work he has done since he took the positions of President of Academic Steering Committee of the Center for European Studies and the Ambassador Forum Chair of Fudan University. Prof. WANG Shenghong hoped that Prof. MEI would do his best to help the Center for European Studies of Fudan University improve its research capabilities.

Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. Roman Herzog delivered a keynote speech to around 200 faculty and students from Center for European Studies, School of Law, Department of German Language and Literature and School of Economics. In his address “The Main Problems of Law Policy in Europe”, Mr. Roman Herzog first briefly reviewed the history of unification of Europe, and then commented on the different roles law policies played at the different stages of European integration. In particular, Mr. Roman Herzog stressed the important political significance of law polices in the ongoing process of European Integration.

After his speech, Mr. Roman Herzog answered questions put forward by the faculty and students on issues of European Constitution, antitrust law and intellectual property.

Germany’s Former Justice Minister Visited Fudan University

? On the morning of 20th April, 2007, Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin, MP of German Federal Parliament and former German Justice Minister, lectured in the Multifunctional Conference Room of School of Economics Fudan University. More than 60 teachers and students from School of Economics and School of Law attended the lecture.

The lecture, “The law of consumer protection and policies of consumer protection”, was chaired by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies. In this lecture, Dr. Gmelin shared with us her views on issues such as the consumer rights and the law of consumer protection. After the lecture, Dr. Gmelin held in-depth discussions with Fudan teachers and students on topics of Sino-German relations and European integration. Her speech drew warm applause from Fudan teachers and students.

Before the lecture, Prof. LIU Jianzhong, Vice President of Fudan University, met Dr. Herta Daeubler-Gmelin and the rest of the German delegation members. Also present were Prof. SHEN Xiaoxiao, Vice Director of Foreign Affairs Department, Prof. REN Xiao, Deputy Dean of Institute of International Studies, Prof. CHEN Yugang of International Politics Department and Prof. LU Zhian of Law School of Fudan University.

The event, jointly-organized by the Center for European Studies Fudan University and Shanghai Office of FES Foundation, marked second time that Dr. Gmelin visited Fudan University. On 25th May, 2005, Dr. Gmelin made a speech in Ambassador Forum of Fudan University at the invitation of the Centre for European Studies.

Prof. Mathilde MAUREL and Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT from France visited Center for European Studies

On 6th and 18th April, 2007, Prof. Mathilde MAUREL and Prof. Patrick MARDELLAT from France visited Center for European Studies and gave lectures to Fudan students respectively. Professor MAUREL’s lectures centred on the EU’s last enlargement while Professor MARDELLAT’s lectures centred on EU’s labour markets. Professor MAUREL analyzed the optimality of the new member states basing on OCA criteria and Professor MARDELLAT elaborated on the labour markets in the EU. Fudan students showed great interest in the lectures and held heated discussions.

Adenauer-Fudan Forum

On the afternoon of April 4th, 2007, Adenauer-Fudan Forum was held in the newly-built building of School of Economics Fudan University. Jointly-sponsored by the Centre for European Studies, the Institute of International Affairs, Fudan University and the Shanghai Office of Adenauer Foundation, the Forum provided a platform for the participants to exchanges views on the further development of the EU. Mr. YAN Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University in charge of humanities gave a banquet to welcome the guests from Europe.

The Forum was organized under the umbrella of Fudan University Ambassador Forum. Mr. Thomas Awe, Director of the Shanghai Office of Adenauer Foundation, chaired the Forum. And Prof. MEI Zhaorong, China’s Former Ambassador to Germany made welcome remarks. MEPs from Germany and senior politicians were invited to deliver keynote speeches. Prof. CHEN Zhimin, Director of the Department of International Politics Fudan University and Prof. CHENG Jian, Deputy Director of??? Institute of Geopolitics and Energy Economics of East China Normal University commented on the speeches. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Center for European Studies made concluding remarks.

Also at the Forum were professors and scholars from Center of European Studies, Institute of International Affairs of Fudan University, and other universities or research institutes. European guests held in-depth discussions with Chinese experts on issues such as Germany’s plan for presidency of EU, EU’s foreign and security policy, energy.

“Historical Significance and International Implication of European Integration—Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Treaties” international workshop

On March 21th, Ambassador Serge Abou, Head of European Commission Delegation to China, attended the international workshop entilted “Historical Significance and International Implication of European Integration—Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Treaties”

The workshop was jointly-sponsored by Center of European Studies of Fudan University and other European Studies institutions at Shanghai. Drawing on his rich experience of 33 years of participation of the European Community and EU construction, Ambassador Serge Abou shared with the participants his views on the construction of EU. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University and Dr. Albrecht von der Heyden, German Consul General in Shanghai attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. This workshop was chaired by Prof. MEI Zhaorong, China’s former Ambassador to Germany. This workshop had six topics, and each of the six topics had three parts: report, discussion and conclusion.

Foreign Affairs Ministry Official Visited Fudan

At the invitation of Ambassador Forum Fudan University, Mr. YANG Youming, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Policy Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, visited Fudan From Dec. 6 to Dec., 2006. Mr. YAN Shuang, Vice President in charge of humanities at Fudan University met Mr. Yang during the visit.
In the afternoon of Dec. 6, Mr. Yang delivered a speech to Fudan audience in the east wing of Guanghua Tower. In his speech entitled “Features of the Current International Situation and China’s Diplomacy”, Mr. Yang outlined the major characteristics of the current international situation and major developments of China’s diplomatic activities this year. He also conducted an in-depth analysis of the relationships between China and the US, Japan and EU against the backdrop of multipolarization. After that, he answered some questions raised by the students.

Dutch Ambassador Dirk Jan Van den Berg Visited Fudan

At the invitation of Ambassador Forum Fudan University, Mr. Dirk Jan Van den Berg, Dutch Ambassador to China visited Fudan on Nov. 24, 2006 and delivered a speech to Fudan students in the east wing of Guanghua Tower.
Before the speech, Mr. YAN Shuang, Vice President in charge of humanities at Fudan University met Ambassador Dirk Jan Van den Berg. Prof. MEI Zhaorong, China’s Former Ambassador to Germany, Professor DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies, Professor CHEN Zhimin, Director of the Department of International Politics and Mr. WANG Jianwei, Senior Fellow of Dutch Studies Centre were present at the meeting.
In his lecture entitled “The Challenge of China: From Engineering to Social Engineering”, Ambassador Dirk Jan Van den Berg analyzed the positive influence of China’s rising on Sino-Dutch relationship from Dutch perspective, and discussed the challenges to Chinese society brought about by its economic development. He also spoke on the issues of the economic cooperation between China and EU. After the lecture, he answered some questions from Fudan students and teachers.
The lecture was presided by Prof. MEI Zhaorong. More than 50 teachers and students from Fudan University attended the lecture.

Ambassador forum

At the invitation of Ambassador Forum Fudan University, Doctor Norbert Egger, former Mayor of Mannheim in Germany visited Fudan on Nov. 9, 2006, and delivered a speech entitled “The Reform Policies in Germany”. In his speech, Doctor Norbert Egger talked about the recent tax and medical care reforms in Germany. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of Centre for European Studies Fudan University and other 50 teachers and students from several departments of Fudan University came to the speech and held heated discussions with the speaker.

International Conference “EU-Enlargement, Structural Adjustment, and Transition”

From November 3 to November 4, 2006, an international conference on “EU-Enlargement, Structural Adjustment, and Transition” was convened in the Conference Centre of Fortune Hotel. The conference was co-sponsored by Centre for European Studies of Fudan University and school of management, University of Duisburg-Essen of Germany. More than twenty famous experts and scholars came to attend the meeting.

Former President of Germany Visited Fudan

Dr.Richard von Weizsacker, former President of Germany visited Fudan on October 25. Prof. WANG Shenghong, President of Fudan University and YAN Shuang, Vice President in charge of humanities at Fudan University met Dr. Richard von Weizsacker and his wife. The hosts and the guests exchanged views on higher education, scientific reseaches and other subjects of mutual interest.
Later, Dr. Richard von Weizsacker delivered a speech at Fudan Ambassador Forum. Prof. MEI Zhaorong, Former Chinese Ambassador to Germany chaired the speech. Vice President YAN Shuang made opening remarks before the speech started.
In his lecture entitled “Europe and China: The Commen Interests and Responsibilities in Globalization”, Dr. Richard von Weizsacker talked about some common problems China and EU are facing in the process of globalization. He also shared his insightful opinions on this issue with some 300 participants. After the lecture, he answered some questions raised by teachers and students from Fudan University. Dr. Richard von Weizsacker concluded his visit by leaving his inscription in the Vistor’s Book of Fudan University.
Fudan Ambassador Forum is co-sponsored by the Center for European Studies and School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University. Since April 2004, quite a number of leading political figures including former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt have been invited to speak at the Forum.

Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt Visited CES

At the joint invitation of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University and Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt of Technische Universitat Darmstadt in Germany visited the Centre for European Studies on October 16, 2006. During his visit, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt gave a lecture entitled "The Reform of Labor Market Policies in Germany" in the School of Economics of Fudan University.

In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt elaborated on 3 subjects: the current situation of labor market in Germany, a review of labor market policies since 2002, and the prospects of the labor market reform in Germany. After the lecture, Prof. Dr. Hubert Heinelt answered questions raised by teachers and students from School of Economics.

The lecture was presided by Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of CES and Katja Meyer, Director of Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation. About thirty teachers and students were present in the lecture.

Secretary of Germany Health Ministry Visited Fudan University

At the joint invitation of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University and Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation, Marion Caspers-Merk, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Health of Germany visited Fudan University on 9 October, 2006. Prof. WANG Weiping,

Executive Vice President of Fudan University, met Caspers-Merk during her Fudan visit.

In her address to Fudan students, Caspers-Merk talked about health care system and its reform progress in Germany. Her speech won warm applause from the participants. Participants showed great interest in the topic. They asked many questions and Caspers-Merk answered the questions one by one.

The event was co-organized by the Center for European Studies, Fudan University and the Shanghai Office of German Albert Foundation. Prof. DING Chun, Executive Vice Director of Centre for European Studies Fudan University Chaired the event. Around 100 students and professionals from Fudan University and other institutes of higher learning in Shanghai attended the meeting.

International Roundtable “The Building of a China-EU Strategic partnership” The international roundtable “The Building of a China-EU Strategic Partnership”, co-sponsored by the Centre for European Studies of Fudan University, Shanghai Institute for European Studies, and the Institute of International Studies of Fudan University, will be held on 23 and 24 at Crowne Plaza Fudan. Scholars will gather to discuss on the following topics related to China-EU relations: •  What are the basis and scopes of this partnership? •  How are the differences in values and in world perspectives affecting the shaping of such a partnership? •  How and how much do external factors like relations with the US , Russia and etc. come into China-EU relations? •  What are the scopes and obstacles for the further development of the China-EU economic cooperation, for instance, in the fields of trade, investment, monetary and financial affairs, energy, environment, and etc.? •  What are the approaches to raise the profile and improve the perception of each in the other?   Participants of the Roundtable include: Dr. Axel Berkofsky Senior Analyst of the European Policy Centre (EPC)   Dr. Sebastian Bersick Senior Research Fellow of European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS)   Prof. Dr. Jean Claude Berthelemy Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics Universite Paris 1 (Pantheon-Sorbonne)   Prof. Shaun Breslin Professor of the Department of Politics and International Studies University of Warwick   Dr. David Fouquet* Director of the Asia-Europe Project   Dr. David Kerr Senior Lecturer, Research Associate of the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies University of Durham   Prof. Dr. Thomas Meyer Chair Political Science of the University of Dortmund   Dr. Wolfgang Pape General Manager of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation   Prof. Eric Remacle Professor of Political Science, International Relations and European Studies Institut d'Etudes européennes Université libre de Bruxelles   Dr. Ting Wai Professor of the Department of Government and International Studies Bapist University of Hong Kong   Dr. Wei Wei Zhang Senior Research Fellow of the Modern Asia Research Centre University of Geneva   Prof. Feng Zhongping Director of the Institute of European Studies China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations   Prof. Mei Zhaorong Former Chinese Ambassador to Germany Professor of Fudan University   Prof. Song Xinning Director and Jean Monnet Chair of the Centre for European Studies Deputy Dean of the School of International Relations Renmin University   Prof. Yang Yuanhua Research Fellow, Senior Editor of the Centre for World Affairs Studies Xinhua News Agency   Prof. Wu Yikang Director of the Centre for European Studies Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Chairman of the Chinese Society for EU Studies   Prof. Xu Mingqi Deputy Director of the Institute of World Economy Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences   Prof. Wang Xiaoshu Deputy Director of the Shanghai institute for International Studies   Prof. Zhang Zuqian Senior Research Fellow of the Shanghai Institute for East Asia Studies   Prof. Yang Fengmin Director of the Institute of European Studies East-China University of Science and Technology   Dr. Cao Ziheng Secretary General of the Shanghai Institute for European Studies   Prof. Shen Dingli Executive Deputy Director of the Institute for International Studies Director of the Centre for American Studies Fudan University   Prof. Chen Yugang Vice Dean of the School of International Politics and Public Affairs Fudan University   Prof. Chen Zhimin Dean of the Department of International Relations Deputy Director of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University   Prof. Ding Chun Executive Deputy Director of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University   Prof. Dai Bingran Jean Monnet Chair of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University   Dr. Shu Min Research Fellow of the Centre for European Studies Fudan University

On May 12, 2006, the International Conference on “European Financial Integration and China ” officially opened on Fudan campus. Sponsored by the High Commissioner Office of European Union in Beijing , the Conference was jointly organized by Centre for European Studies (CES), Fudan University and Durham Business School , Durham University , UK . Prof. Dai Binran, Honorary Director of CES, and Dr. Zhang Zhichao of Durham Business School , co-chaired the Opening Ceremony. Professor Yan Shuang, Vice President of Fudan University in charge of humanities affairs, addressed the participants. Prof. Antoniou, Dean of Durham Business School, and Prof Lin Guijun, Vice President of University of International Business and Trade, and Prof. Oxelheinm, Chairman of Swedish Network for European Studies in Economics and Business, delivered their keynote speeches. The two-day Conference consisted of four sessions: “Development of European Financial Integration”, “The Euro”, “Lessons of European Financial Integration for Asia” and “ China in the changing world”. Fourteen scholars from UK, German, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands and Italy, along with more than ten scholars from China mainland as well as Hong Kong SAR attended the Conference. The participants exchanged their views through presentations and discussions. The Conference proved to be more than an event for CES only. It attracted many students and scholars from other schools of Fudan University and other neighboring universities. Professor Ding Chun, the Executive Vice Director of CES made the concluding remarks on behalf of CES in the evening of May 13. A conference dinner soon followed. All the participants were invited to it. The conference ended with a great success. (more pictures)

Notice On March 15, 2006, Fudan University appointed Prof. DING Chun, former Vice Director of the Centre for European Studies (CES) the Executive Vice Director of CES. The decision mentioned above puts Prof. DING in charge of the daily management of CES. Born in Shanghai in 1965, Prof. DING has rich work experience in Europe . A holder of Doctor Degree in Economics, Prof. DING is an expert on world social security models studies, European economy, European social security and German studies. Since 1995, he has published more than 60 papers in reputed academic journals. Prof. DING is a board director of Chinese Association of World Economy, Chinese Association for EU Studies and Chinese Association for Germany Studies. He also is senior adviser for the Bureau of Labor and Social Security Shanghai Municipal Government. Prof.Ding's CV: download

Fudan Ambassador Forum On 7 April, 2006 , Fudan Ambassador Forum was held in Yifu Science and Technology Building , Fudan University . The forum was organized by the Center for European Studies, Fudan University , presided by Prof. Mei Zhaorong, former ambassador of China to Germany . Former Mayor of Mannheim in Germany , Doctor Norbert Egger from Germany made a speech entitled “The fiscal relations between federal, lander and local governments and the social security system in Germany ”. Many scholars, teachers and students took parts in the forum, and discussed warmly with the speakers. The forum got a very positive feedback from all sides.

Fudan Ambassador Forum Fudan, April 6: Xiong Guangkai, Former Deputy chief of general staff of the PLA and Chairman of China Institute for International Strategic Studies, visited Fudan on the morning of April 6 and delivered a speech on "International Security and Duty of the Youth". In the speech, General Xiong introduced the new trends of world military forces, analyzed the current situation of China on national defense and the roles of the youth in safeguarding the nation and maintaining the world peace. He attached great importance to the people with high quality. After the speech, many students who were going to graduate this year expressed their determinations to go to the places where they were awfully needed.

Fudan Ambassador Forum and Konrad Adenauer Foundation--Fudan Forum were held in Zhengda Guesthouse On 11, Nov. 2005, Fudan Ambassador Forum and Konrad Adenauer Foundation--Fudan Forum were held in Zhengda Guesthouse, Fudan University, the subject of this forum was : Success as a challenge, the furtuer development of the European Union. The Forum was moderated by Prof. Mei Zhaorong, Chairman of Academic Steering Committee of Centre for European Studies (CES) Fudan University . The event was co-organized by the Center for European Studies, Fudan University and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Shanghai Office. Members of European Parliament, Prof Dr Günter Rinsche, Dr József Szájer and Dr Karsten Hoppenstedt, addressed faculty members and students of Fudan University. Prof. Chen Zhimin, and Prof. Zhang Zuqian also participated in the meeting. Their comments interested all the participants. Prof. Ding Chun, Deputy Director of CES concluded the Forum by summarizing the main conclusions. Around eighty scholars and students were present in the Forum. They played an active part in discussions.

Prof. Gerhard Michael Ambrosi of Trier University Visited Our University On October 24th, 2005 , Prof. Gerhard Michael Ambrosi of Trier University in Germany gave a lecture on the relations between China and European Union in Meeting Room 317 of the School of Economics of Fudan University . Dr. Ding Chun, Deputy Director Center for European Studies presided over the lecture. Prof. Gan Dangshan and Associate Prof. Luo Xiumei, of the Insitute of World Ecomony, Fudan University also attended the lecture.Professor Gerhard Michael Ambrosi is an old friend of Center for European Studies, Fudan University . In 1996, he came to the Center to give speeches as a specially appointed expert of European Union. With his push and help, Trier University received many visiting scholars of Fudan University as one of our partner institutions in Europe . Prof. Gerhard Michael Ambrosi followed closely the development in economic relations between China and Europe and did his bit for the improvement of relations between China and Europe.

The Dutch Studies Centre Officially Opened In the afternoon on Sep. 24, the Dutch Studies Centre, initiated and set up with the joint efforts of Fudan University and the University of Groningen, officially opened. It’s hosted by Mei Zhaorong, the specially engaged professor and former Chinese ambassador to Germany. Mr. Schwarz, President of the University of Groningen, and Mr. Yan Shuang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of our university, were present and addressed guests in the inauguration. The Dutch Studies Centre is affiliated to our center, with the Board functioning as the decision maker and the Chair Professor as the person in charge. The five members of the board are Mr. Schwarz, President of the University of Groningen, Mr. Yan Shuang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of our university, Prof. Chen Yinzhang, Chief of the Foreign Affairs Office of our university, Prof. Peter He, Director of the Center of Development Studies in University of Groningen, and Prof. Zhang Jikang, Director of our center. Prof. Schwarz and Deputy Secretary Mr. Yan Shuang are Co-chairs of the Board representing each party respectively while Prof. Zhang Jikang assumes the position of Chair Professor of the Dutch Studies Centre. With the combination of the two first-rate universities, the Dutch Studies Centre will assume the responsibility of doing academic studies as to the economy, politics, law and other social science. During the inauguration, the “Speech Collection of Ambassador Forum” and “European Economy Development Report 2005” were officially published. The “Ambassador Forum” was initiated by Mei Zhaorong, the former Chinese ambassador in Germany, after being engaged as the Chairman of Academic Instruction Committee of our center. So far More than ten lectures have been held for the forum, which invited many famous politicians, including the former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Helmut Schmidt, former Chinese ambassador in England Ma Zhengang and so on. It has become a window for Fudan people to know about and, furthermore, to study Europe. And it also provides opportunities for Fudan students to communicate with masters. After the inauguration, experts of both parties had a seminar on “Holland and European Integration” and “Relationship between Holland and China”.

The Former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt Visited Our University 　　As one of the Centennial Celebration activities of Fudan University, in the afternoon on Sep. 6th, the former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt gave a visit on our university. President of our university received him and had a sincere talk with him. After that, Helmut Schmidt gave a lecture named “How will the world look in 2025” to nearly five hundred students, and then answered several questions. This speech is held by our center and Center for International problem studies and hosted by Professor Mei Zhaorong from our center. Under the co-ordination of Yan Shuang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Fudan University, several professors, including Ding Chun, Deputy Director of the Center for European Studies, thoroughly took part in the arrangement and reception affairs of the whole activity, regarding which Shanghai “Jie Fang Daily”, “Shanghai Morning Post”, Shanghai Media Group and several other media gave detailed reports. 　　The lecture given by Mr. Helmut Schmidt is also part of the “Ambassador Forum” held by our center. This forum was initiated by Mei Zhaorong, the former Chinese ambassador in Germany, Chairman of Academic Instruction Committee of our center. So far More than ten lectures have been held for the forum, which invited many famous politicians including Helmut Schmidt. It provides opportunities for Fudan students to communicate with masters.