Sponsored by the University of New Haven, Global Studies Program and Bond University, East Asia Security Centre, International Relations and Global Studies. Hosted by the China Foreign Affairs University, Department of Diplomacy. This symposium offers a unique opportunity for open discussion with an array of high-level Chinese experts from the military, foreign ministry, and academic communities. Each day will include approximately five hours of seminar-style symposium, conducted in English by senior Chinese officials and scholars. The following are some examples of the Chinese presenters who have addressed these sessions in previous years: From the Chinese Military Rear Admiral Yang Yi – China National Defense University Major General Zhu Chenghu – China National Defense University Major General Pan Zhenqiang – China National Defense University Senior Colonel Xu Weidi – China National Defense University Major General Yao Yunzhu – China Academy of Military Science Major General Chen Zhou – China Academy of Military Science From the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hong Lei – Spokesman for the Press Xu Bu – Deputy Representative to Korean Peninsula Affairs Ambassador Yang Yanyi – Deputy Director-General, Department of Asia Yang Jian – Director, Office of Korean Nuclear Issues Li Yang – Director, Section of Asia-Pacific Security Wang Jianqun – Director, Regional Multilateral Cooperation Division From China’s Academic Community Chu Shu-long, Director, Institute of Strategic Studies, Tsinghua University Shi Yin-hing – Professor, International Relations, Renmin University Zhang Xin-jun – Executive Director, Center for Maritime Security, Tsinghua University Zhu Li-qun – Vice President, China Foreign Affairs University Wang Jisi – Director, Institute of International Strategic Studies, Central Party School Li Genxin – Secretary General, China Association of Arms Control and Disarmament Zhang Haiwen – Deputy Director, Institute of Marine Strategic Studies of China Wang Yizhou – Deputy Director, Institute of World Politics and Economics, CASS Lin Guijun – Vice President, University of International Business and Economics Qin Yaqing – Vice President, China Foreign Affairs University