LSE China Development Forum is an annual conference that seeks to promote discussion and debate on critical issues related to China’s development and international presence. As the only China-themed forum in London organized by students, CDF connects global experts in academia, business, and government to young professionals and future leaders. Through a series of lectures, interactive panels, and networking events, the conference aims to generate new perspectives on China’s changing role in the global political economy.

Successfully launched in January 2009, the first CDF attracted over 200 professionals and students from a wide range of backgrounds. The conference received media coverage from BBC and was recognized as a visionary platform of dialogue on the opportunities and challenges for China’s future.   

The 2010 forum, China: A Changing Role, will be held on 23^rd January 2010 at LSE, London. Building on our previous success, we have invited noteworthy speakers and are targeting a broader network of business leaders and students. We are determined to raise the caliber of the forum to one of the foremost international conferences dedicated to debate and discussion on China’s transformation.