Conference 2010: PRC after Sixty
2009 was a memorable year for China as she celebrated her 60th anniversary. It has been an eventful journey since the country was founded in 1949. In April 2010, Harvard China Review will hold its 13th annual conference--one of the largest and most influential conferences that focuses on China--in order to more closely examine the past, present, and future of this nation.
The Harvard China Review Annual Conference will present more than 10 panels – the largest number in its history – and address some of the most debated questions in different industries. Will Chinese businesses be able to establish a foothold overseas? Will the currently booming real estate market turn out to be a giant bubble? Is the Chinese education system about to face a significant transformation? Will China be able to cultivate original technological developments? Can clean energy become a driving force in China? What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for China ’ s medical reform? What direction are Chinese arts and architecture taking? Will the rapid development of philanthropic organizations bring new hope to those in need? Does the growing significance of the Chinese media signal a cultural renaissance in the midst of the economic crisis?
Despite unfavorable economic conditions, China continues to display an 8% GDP growth. Undoubtedly, there are still many challenges ahead, and it is important for China to transform these challenges into opportunities. After 60 years of ups and downs, in what direction will China head towards the future? Together with conference attendees, Harvard China Review will explore the current state and future of China against an international backdrop and examine whether China exhibits the courage and capability to sustain growth.
