Xiangqun Chang

Global China Dialogue Vol. 1 2016 Xiangqun Chang English edition

The Global China Dialogues (GCD) are a series of events with the key concepts of 'transculturality' and 'social creativity', aimed at enhancing public understanding of current global affairs and common interests via public dialogue and discussion between Chinese and non-Chinese academics, experts, professionals and practitioners and interested laypeople, from interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives. Apart from universities, research institutions and professional think tanks, we also engage with governments of different countries and international organizations, media and publishers. Meanwhile, it is hoped this proceedings series would helpful to engaging Chinese scholars and promoting knowledge of the contribution Chinese social sciences make to understanding global issues today.

Holding the 2nd GCD in the 2015 Year of UK-China Cultural Exchange is significant. It discussed all facets of new global governance, with contributions from a wide range of leading scholars and international influencers. The panels including introduction of transculturality and new global governance; 'civilized dialogue' - transculture and comparison; sustainable urbanization in Europe and China; school governance and local government in the UK and abroad, transcultural education and learning; social creativity, transcultural practice, and new global governance. It also sought new rules of 'civilized dialogue', encouraging both sides to listen to the other, understand cultural differences, respect local customs, accept different perspectives and acknowledge the common destiny of humanity; and explore new global governance encompassing national governments, international organizations, multinational companies, NGOs and citizens with a mission to building a harmonious, symbiosis-based human destiny community.