The Royal Asiatic Society Beijing invites you to a talk at the EU Delegation by veteran diplomat Charles Parton, focusing on the process and significance of the 19^th Communist Party Congress in the consolidation of power by President Xi Jinping and what it might mean for the future. Beforehand Chris Wood, Deputy Head of Mission of the EU Delegation, will make introductory remarks.

WHAT: “THE 19^TH PARTY CONGRESS AND DOMESTIC POLICY”, by Charles Parton, Advisor to the British Embassy
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 19:30 to 21:00 PM
WHERE: EU DELEGATION, Dongzhimenwai Dajie 15, Galileo Room
HOW MUCH: Free for registered attendees
RSVP: [email protected] and please write “Parton” in the subject header , with names/numbers of those who wish to attend

NOTE:The talk will take place under Chatham House rules

MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Charles Parton is an expert on Chinese domestic politics.  After 37 years as a diplomat, first for the British Government, mainly in China (other postings include  Afghanistan, Cyprus, Libya and Mali), latterly in the Political Section of the EU delegation in Beijing, he left China a year ago to set up on his own.   However the temptation to return to cover the Party Congress and aftermath has proved too great and he is back until December as Adviser to the British Embassy in Beijing.  He speaks and reads Chinese fluently.