Endowed Chair Speaker Series

Abstract:

Prof. Qian Zhen will discuss what an ideal model of Chinese democracy should look like.  Prof. Qian's talk will focus on defining different models of democracy and which concepts from those models can and cannot translate into Chinese society.

Biography:

Prof. Zhen Qian is an Associate Professor at the International Institute for Strategic Studies at the Central Party School in Beijing, China.  Prof. Qian earned an M.A. in Law and International Politics from China’s Central Party School and an M.A. in Law from Leeds University, UK.  While at the Center, Prof. Qian will be researching participatory democracy in contemporary China.  Prof. Qian’s research will focus on comparative aspects of China’s democratic reforms including reforms in cities and rural areas, the political implications of advances in communication technology, and public participation in environmental policy-making.