Dec 14, 2023
Urban Diplomacy Amidst Crises: The Case of Sino-German City Cooperation
- 14:00 to 15:30
- Colloquium
- Lise Meitner Research Group
- Anna Shpakovskaya
In her talk Anna Shpakovskaya explores the current dynamics in city diplomacy taking the German-Chinese municipal cooperation as a case study. The talk pays particular attention to the role of the Chinese entrepreneurs in building and maintaining political, economic and societal ties between the German and Chinese cities. Based on her recent fieldwork, Shpakovskaya offers several insights into the current sentiments within the Chinese business community in the area of Nordrhein Westfalen.
Contact and Registration
We welcome both internal and external guests. For further information about the LMRG Colloquium series, specific sessions, or registration (a limited number of places are available), please contact Dieu Linh Bui Dao.
About This Series
The LMRG Colloquium is a venue for members and guests of the Lise Meitner Research Group, "China in the Global System of Science," to share their work in progress. It is an opportunity to raise questions, discuss methodological challenges, or get feedback on preliminary conclusions. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere that combines rigorous criticism with genuine curiosity.