Past Events

Geremie Barmé: On the frontiers of friendship

Geremie Barmé speaks on the background of China's ‘friendship politics’ and offer observations of the way Chinese leaders order the world in terms of different strategic relationships.

Date: Thursday 24 November, 2016, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: Law School, Victoria University, Wellington

Knowledge Transfer Event

Friendships forged between China's first generation of revolutionary leaders and foreign supporters have even now a certain iconic significance. But friendships, especially those that are termed by the Chinese authorities as being ‘old friends’, can carry heavy burdens.

Jade Gray: Navigating the complexity of business in China

Jade Gray related his experience to the roles that government and business each have in working together to achieve success for New Zealand and New Zealanders in China.

Date: Thursday 22 September, 2016, 3:30pm – 4:40pm

Location: Rutherford House, Victoria University, Wellington

Knowledge Transfer Event

Jade's insights into the critical role that the New Zealand Public Service plays in facilitating, supporting and influencing the success of New Zealand businesses wanting to establish themselves in China.

Peter Harris: 50 Years of China in a global context

Peter Harris takes us through his deep insights and broad knowledge of China during this tumultuous period.

Date: Tuesday 23 August, 2016, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: The Law School, Lecture Theatre 1, Old Government Buildings, 55 Lambton Quay, Wellington

Knowledge Transfer Event

"A week is a long time in politics. Half a century in Chinese politics is both an eternity and a blink of the eye."

Carl Worker: China's importance for New Zealand

Carl Worker speaks on managing a complex, modern relationship

Date: Wednesday 29 June, 2016, 3:00pm – 3:30pm

Location: The Law School, Lecture Theatre 1, Old Govt Buildings, 55 Lambton Quay

Knowledge Transfer Event

“At a future date we will look back and wonder how we could ever have thought to get by until now with such relatively slender China capability in our wider public service and community.”