Richard McGregor on China’s Historic 20th Communist Party Congress |
Invitation to a seminar hosted by the Australian Embassy, Thailand
At China’s 20th Communist Party Congress in October 2022, Xi Jinping cemented a historic third five-year term and displayed a level of control over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) not seen for decades. Richard McGregor, Senior Fellow for East Asia at the Lowy Institute, will explain how Xi controls the party and what it means for China’s economic and foreign policy.
Please join us at the Australian Embassy, Thailand, for the seminar followed by networking with drinks and canapes.
Date: Thursday 19 January
Venue: Australian Embassy, 181 Soi Arun McKinnon, Wireless Rd, Lumphini, Bangkok
Program:
3.30pm – Arrival and seating
4.00pm – Welcome remarks by the Australian Ambassador, Dr Angela Macdonald PSM
4.10pm – Seminar by Mr Richard McGregor on the outcomes of the 20th Party Congress
4.50pm – Q&A
5.10pm – Networking (canapes and drinks)
6.00pm – Close
4.00pm – Welcome remarks by the Australian Ambassador, Dr Angela Macdonald PSM
4.10pm – Seminar by Mr Richard McGregor on the outcomes of the 20th Party Congress
4.50pm – Q&A
5.10pm – Networking (canapes and drinks)
6.00pm – Close
The seminar will be conducted in English.
Guests are required to present ID upon arrival at the Embassy.
Parking will not be available on Embassy grounds. Lumphini MRT is located nearby. Vehicle (drop-off only) and pedestrian access is available from Wireless Road through the One Bangkok site.