Shanghai, China
Economic Development and Urban Transformation
The economic reforms ushered in by Deng Xiaoping opened the gates to two decades of double-digit growth in China. This economic growth has led to the rapid development of Chinese cities, none more than Shanghai. Poised to regain its former glory as one of the world’s most important global financial and shipping centers, Shanghai is the ideal setting for examining the intersections of economic growth, social change, and urban development. Speakers from public policy institutes, universities, and the private sector will discuss current economic and political relations between the U.S. and China, as well as the domestic challenges of migration and displacement, cultural preservation and social transformation, and urban planning for sustainability.
Seminar Locations
The seminar will begin and end in Shanghai with an excursion to Suzhou.