The 2nd “Unirule Saloon for Young Scholars from the East and the West” was held at the International Cooperation Department of Unirule Institute of Economics on the evening of February 19th. The theme of this saloon was “The China Dream Deconstructed: A ‘Chinese Model’ or A Universal Model”. This saloon was joined with grace by Professor FENG Xingyuan, the famous researcher from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and also Deputy Director of the Unirule Institute of Economics, as the keynote speaker. The discussion was proud to be joined by famous economist Professor MAO Yushi, Unirule young project researchers, young diplomats from the Embassy of Sweden to China, liaison officers from GEI, young scholars from Peking University and other universities, and participants from the media. Professor FENG Xingyuan argued that the model of realizing China dream, so-called Chinese model, is not a contradiction to the universal model in its development direction. He stated that the market plays a significant role in continuous economic growth; that there are lots of positive factors in achieving China dream, for example, the report of the third plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee presents a considerable number of market-oriented reform goals, and the new leaders have stronger knowledge of market than before. Professor FENG Xingyuan also pointed that there are still certain risks and difficulties in the development of Chinese economy, especially in SOE reform, and that the realization of China dream cannot be inseparable from the innovation and reform in politics. This saloon is to promote communication between Chinese and western young scholars, and to provide a platform for equal and open dialogues. We look forward to having young scholars from home and abroad join us. Please check our website for the upcoming events.
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