- 2nd SMU-Fudan Global Forum on 10 April focused on “Global Governance, Global Cities, Global Innovations”
- 1st Chinese Universities’ Forum on Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Research, and 1st Joint Meeting of Directors of FTZ Research Institutes organised for Forum’s research seminar
- SMU & China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) Joint Seminar conducted on 9 April
SMU-Fudan Global Forum
Following a successful forum last year, the SMU-Fudan Global Forum was held again at Fudan University in Shanghai on 10 April 2015. Jointly organised by SMU and Fudan University, this year’s event was themed “Global Governance, Global Cities, Global Innovation”. The event comprised keynote sessions, roundtable discussions, and a research seminar.
Professor Rajendra Srivastava, SMU Provost and Deputy President (Academic Affairs) delivered the welcome address. He spoke alongside Xu Ningsheng, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and President of Fudan University; as well as Ong Siew Gay, Singapore Consul-General in Shanghai, at the opening of the Forum.
An extensive list of distinguished speakers and guests participated in the event, including:
- Yang Fujia, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Former President of Fudan University
- Justin Lin, Professor and Honorary Dean, National School of Development, Peking University; Former Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank
- Jian Danian, Deputy Governor, Pudong New Area, Deputy Director, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Management Committee
- Rajendra Srivastava, SMU Provost and Deputy President (Academic Affairs)
- Li Shanmin, Vice President & Director, Research Institute of Free Trade Zone, Sun Yat-sen University
- Zhang Jun, Dean School of Economics, and Director of Shanghai Institute for Free Trade Zone Research, Fudan University
[Photo: The roundtable discussion, chaired by Professor James Tang, SMU Special Advisor to President (China Initiatives) and Dean of SMU School of Social Sciences (left). Professor Rajendra Srivastava, SMU Provost and Deputy President (Academic Affairs), was a participant (middle).]
Various SMU faculty participated actively in the Forum:
- Professor Rajendra Srivastava, SMU Provost and Deputy President (Academic Affairs), delivered a keynote speech besides the welcome address, and participated in a parallel session and the roundtable discussion.
- Professor James Tang, SMU Special Advisor to President (China Initiatives) and Dean of SMU School of Social Sciences, chaired the roundtable discussion and a parallel discussion.
- Associate Professor Tan Kim Song, SMU Professor of Economics (Practice) and Programme Director, Master in Science of Applied Economics, chaired a luncheon roundtable discussion, which was also attended by Associate Professor Henry Gao, SMU School of Law, and Member of Advisory Board, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Chairs Programme, WTO Secretariat, and Assistant Professor Jerry Cao, Director of the Asia Private Equity Institute and Assistant Professor of Finance.
- Two SMU professors participated in the research seminar – Professor Phang Sock Yong, Celia Moh Professor, and Professor of Economics; and Assistant Professor Jerry Cao, Director of the Asia Private Equity Institute and Assistant Professor of Finance.
[Photo: Professor Srivastava giving his welcome address at the Forum.]
In his opening speech, Professor Srivastava said that as we mark the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Singapore diplomatic relations and partnerships, the year 2015 is also a significant time for both SMU and Fudan University. SMU marks its 15th anniversary, while Fudan marks 110 years since establishment, and 30 years since the restoration of its School of Management.
Professor Srivastava also highlighted that in resonance with the theme, innovation has always been part of SMU’s DNA, as SMU was meant to be different when it was conceptualised as the third university in Singapore. While being a young university, SMU is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with internationally renowned universities such as Fudan University.
[Photo: Distinguished speakers at the SMU-Fudan Global Forum.]
The Forum branched into hot topics including RMB Internationalisation, and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Research. The inaugural “Chinese Universities’ Forum on Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Research” and the “Joint Meeting of Directors of FTZ Research Institutes” also took place as part of the research seminar.
SMU & China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) Joint Seminar
[Photo: (Left to right) Professor Srivastava presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Jiang Haishan, Vice President of China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP).]
SMU and China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) held a joint seminar for the first time on 9 April.
CELAP is a Shanghai-based national institution, funded by the central government and supervised by Organization Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. It provides training for senior leaders from the government and top executives from the business community, with a focus on social improvement and economic development.
At the research workshop focused on “Innovation and Super Cities”, Professor Srivastava presented on “Pathways to Innovation and Global Markets” and Professor Phang shared about “Managing Superstar Cities”. The workshop was attend by 60-70 senior government officials.
[Photo: SMU and CELAP participants of the SMU-CELAP Joint Seminar. (Left to right)
- Henry GAO, Professor of Law, SMU; Member, Advisory Board, WTO Chairs Programme, WTO Secretariat
- Liu Genfa, Deputy Director General of Department of International Exchange and Programme Development, CELAP
- Tan Kim Song, Professor of Economics (Practice) & Program Director, Master of Science in Applied Economics, SMU
- Phang Sock Yong, Celia Moh Professor and Professor of Economics, SMU
- Jiang Haishan, Vice President, CELAP
- Rajendra Srivastava, Provost and Deputy President (Academic Affairs) , SMU
- James Tang, Special Advisor to President (China Initiatives), and Dean, School of Social Sciences, SMU
- Andrew Chin, Head of China Initiatives, International Office, SMU]
[Photos: Participants at the SMU-CELAP Joint Seminar.]
[Featured Photo: Distinguished speakers at the opening of the 2nd SMU-Fudan Global Forum held on 10 April at Fudan University, Shanghai, China.]