The Challenges Facing China
APRIL 7
9:30 am - 2:40 pm
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9.45 am Opening Ceremony
Introductory Remarks: Marie-Claire Argac, President, LLM Board, Washington College of
Law
Welcome Speech: Professor Cathy Schenker, Associate Director, International Legal Studies
Program, Washington College of Law
10.20 am Break
10.30 am Environmental Issues in China
Professor Judith Shapiro, Washington Collage of Law. Sustainable Development
Professor Wang Rong, China University of Political Science & Law. Water Right Practice in China
Xiaoqing Lu, Research Associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies. Environmental Challenges and Health Problems in China.
11.50 am Break
12.00 am Human Rights in China Panel
T. Kumar, Amnesty International. Freedom of Expression in the Upcoming Beijing Olympics and the Situation of Tibet.
12:40 pm Lunch
1.40 pm Business and Trade in China
Professor Meng Yanbei, Law School, Renmin University of China. Anti-Monopoly Laws in China
Professor Laney Zhan , The Law Library of Congress. SUBJECT TBD
2:40 pm Closing Remarks: Marie Claire Argac, President of the LLM Board
2.50 pm Adjourn
Co-sponsored by the LL.M. Board and the International Legal Studies Program
Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff & General Public – no charge
(registration is required)
To register for this event please click the link below:
http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration
