Visiting Fellows Research Series

Abstract:

Prof. Qian’s extensive research on democratization in China will be presented.  Questions Prof. Qian has studied include: the growing role of civil society in China, transforming governance on the local level, and what an ideal model of a democratic China may look like.

Biography:

Prof. Qian Zhen is an Associate Professor at the International Institute for Strategic Studies at the Central Pary 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.