Recent Events and Publications: November 2019

12th All India Conference of China Studies

O.P Jindal University

Conference |8-10 Nov

This flagship event of the ICS, is convened annually every December, with the principal objective of spreading interest in and strengthening research on China and East Asian Studies in India. This year, the 12th All India Conference of China Studies was held in collaboration with O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat under the special theme ‘Law, Governance and Society in China’.

Book Release and Discussion|Commercialisation of Medical Care in China: Changing Landscapes

Rama V. Baru and Madhurima Nundy

Conference |20 Nov

This event launched the book - Commercialisation of Medical Care in China: Changing Landscapes. The first work of its kind, the book discusses how the rise of market socialism, coupled with decollectivisation of agriculture and autonomisation of hospitals in rural and urban China, has fragmented the health service system. A thorough discussion on the book was also held alongside the launch, where the panellists gave their comments on the aforementioned topic and discussed the way forward for further research on Healthcare in China.

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China and Russia: Friends or Just Convergence of Common Interests and Enemies

Raquel Vaz-Pinto

Special Lecture |21 Nov

This talk focused on the growing convergence between Russia and China and the important role it will play in the balance of power of this century, affecting Europe, US, and India. There is even talk of an alliance between these two countries reviving older times and a dictatorial alignment. Nonetheless, if we scratch the surface, we will find that there is a complex relationship in which geography, history, politics, economics, demography and regional interests play a very important role. This is to say that, despite their common interests regarding the weakening of the current international society, what divides them is stronger.

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The Democracy Conundrum in Hong Kong

Rup Narayan Das

Wednesday Seminar |27 Nov

This presentation attempted to understand the ongoing democracy movement from Hong Kong's perspective. The on-going prodemocracy movement in Hong Kong and the attempts by the Hong Kong authorities to quell them have drawn the attention of the world. The protest movement which was so far peaceful, have, however, now polarised the Hong Kong society and the polity.

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CHINA REPORT

Volume 55 | Issue 3 | August 2019

The China Report is a refereed journal in the field of social sciences and international relations. It encourages free expression and discussion of different ideas and approaches which assist in better understanding China and its neighbours. It welcomes and offers a platform for original research from a multi-disciplinary perspective, in new and emerging areas, by scholars and research students. It seeks to promote analysis and vigorous debate on all aspects of Sino-Indian relations, India–China comparative studies and multilateral and bilateral initiatives and collaborations across Asia.

BOOK

Commercialisation of Medical Care in China: Changing Landscapes

Rama V Baru and Madhurima Nundy|September 2019

This book explores the changing landscapes of the commercialisation of medical care in China. It is the first work of its kind, and discusses how the rise of market socialism, coupled with decollectivisation of agriculture and autonomisation of hospitals in rural and urban China, have fragmented the health service system.

ICS ANALYSIS PAPER

Historical Overview of Chinese FDI Regulations

Rajesh Ghosh |Issue No. 82 | November 2019

Prior to the adoption of the Foreign Investment Law 中华人民共和国外商投资法 (FIL) by the 13th National People's Congress on March 15, 2019, China had three diffferent laws regulating inward foreign investments. This first, brief note in a series of articles related to the new FIL, will layout the historical background of these three legal regimes that have governed foreign-invested enterprises since China's opening up to foreign investment in 1979.

ICS Monographs

China’s Infrastructure Development in Africa: An Examination of Projects in Tanzania and Kenya

Veda Vaidyanathan|September 2019

The study titled 'China's Infrastructure Development in Africa: An Examination of Projects in Tanzania and Kenya' was undertaken as part of the 'China in the World' research programme at the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS).