New Asia College The Chinese University of Hong Kong eNewsletter

In view of China's rapid economic growth in recent years, the College established the "New Asia Lectures on Contemporary China" in 2012 with the aim of stimulating public interest in the development and challenges of our country. A scholar or a celebrity from various professions is invited each year to deliver lectures/seminars on recent issues related to the economy, society and environment of mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong.

The first "New Asia Lectures on Contemporary China" was held in November 2012. The speaker was Ms. Tu Qiao, a renowned journalist in mainland. The second "New Asia Lectures on Contemporary China" will be held in March 2014. The speaker will be Yi Rao, Chair Professor of Peking University, Dean of Peking University School of Life Sciences. During his visit he will deliver two lectures with details as follows:

College Biweekly Assembly

Topic: Genes and Behaviors

Date: March 21, 2013 (Fri)

Time: 11:30am

Venue: Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, CUHK

Public Lecture

Topic: Chinese science is rising or plateauing?

Date: March 22, 2013 (Sat)

Time: 6:30pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library

*Open to the public

Limited seats are available, and registration is on a first- come- first- served basis. For enquiries, please contact Ms. Esther Lai of the College Advancement Office (Tel: 3943-9680; E-mail: estherlai@eservices.cuhk.edu.hk).