FMG and WEF Joint Brainstorming on China’s Position of WTO Reform

On May 29^th, 2019, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has co-organized with the World Economic Forum (WEF) a brainstorming dinner titled “China’s Position of WTO Reform-From an Academic Perspective” in Geneva. Professor TU Xinquan, Dean of China Institute of WTO Studies of the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) of China, shared his insights on China’s Position on WTO Reform, particularly on China’s Proposal on WTO Reform tabled on May 13th 2019. FMG member Mr. Stuart Harbinson and EU Ambassador Mr. Marc VANHEUKELEN acted as discussants.

Participants include FMG and FFMG members, and ambassadors or deputies of ten delegations from both developed and developing countries.

Annex:

Agenda

Dinner on China’s Position on WTO Reform

FMG Brainstorming Series on WTO Reform

29^thMay 2019, 19:00-21:00

Hotelde la Cigogne, Place Longemalle, Geneva, Switzerland

19:00    Welcome drink

19:15    Welcoming remarks and introductions (5 minutes)

        Xiankun LU, Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG)

19:20    Keynote address (15 minutes)

        TU Xinquan, Dean, China Institute of WTO Studies, University of International Business and Economics

19:35   Q & A (15 minutes)

19:50   Thoughts (10 minutes)

        Stuart Harbinson, Friends of Multilateralism Group

        Marc Vanheukelen, Ambassador of the European Union to the WTO

20:00   General discussion

20:55   Closing remarks (5 minutes)

        Sean Doherty, Head of International Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum, and member of Friend of Friends of Multilateralism Group (FFMG)

21:00   End

Organizational Principle:

1. Chatham House rule applies;
2. Discussion informal and in personal capacity.