"A Dialogue with Former Editor of SCMP and The Observer" Former Editor of the South China Morning Post, The Observer and senior correspondent for The Economist, Mr Jonathan Fenby, CBE, speaks on the economic, social and political development of China and their inter-relationships.
Register NOW at http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuhkcas/forms/booking.php Cambridge University Hong Kong and China Affairs Society proudly presents you our speaker event 'A Dialogue with Mr. Jonathan Fenby". Mr. Jonathan Fenby, CBE, is an experienced British Jornalist who was formerly editor of The South China Morning Post, The Observer and Reuters World Service as well as a senior correspondent for The Economist. He also held senior editorial positions at the Guardian and the Independent. Mr. Fenby has a wealth of experience as a writer and commentator on Chinese political, economic and social affairs. He has published five books on China to date and his most recent book "A History of Modern China" was chosen as one of the books of the year for 2008 by The Economist and Financial Times. Mr. Fenby demonstrated his profound knowledge in Hong Kong and its early changes after the handover in his book, Dealing with the Dragon: A Year in the New Hong Kong. Published as a diary of his days as the Editor to SCMP, he offered a substantial and insightful account of subtle but substantial changes that altered the culture and atmosphere of the place which established itself as Asia's major financial hub and one of the most cosmopolitan cities. He is currently the Director of the China Research of Trusted Sources, a renowned research and consultancy firm based in the UK. In this event, Mr. Fenby will be sharing his thoughts on the the economic, social and political development in contemporary China and their inter-relationships. He will also be sharing his unique experience of being the editor of SCMP after the handover in 1997. Date: 29th April Time: 5-6.30pm Venue: Elton-Bowring Room, the Gillespie Centre, Memorial Court, Clare College We sincerely do hope that we will be able to enjoy your company at this unmissable event! Regards, Cambridge University Hong Kong and China Affairs Society ****************************************************************************** CSSA-CAM Mailing List To Join or Leave: 1.Soc-cssa ( Committee newsletter only, with essential activity announcements ): Goto http://lists.cam.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/soc-cssa (it asks for your Raven password and subscribes immediately) , or email soc-cssa-requ...@lists.cam.ac.uk with Subscribe or Unsubscribe as subject. 2.Ucam-cssa ( Second hand goods, other society activities and cam news. Open to public): Goto http://lists.cam.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ucam-cssa (it asks for your Raven password and subscribes immediately) , or email ucam-cssa-requ...@lists.cam.ac.uk with Subscribe or Unsubscribe as subject. ******************************************************************************
