International Conference
ASEAN+3 Connectivity: Perspective and Prospect
Time: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012
Forum venue NOVOTEL BEIJING PEACE, No.3 Jinyu Hutong
& Hotel: 北京诺富特和平宾馆，东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号
Organizer National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS)
& Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
Background:
With the launch of the Master Plan of ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) in 2010, building regional connectivity is highlighted as a main field to deepening regional integration. During the 2011 “10+3” summit, Thailand proposed to develop the “ASEAN+3 Partnership on Connectivity”, which call for the expansion of ASEAN Connectivity to Northeast Asia, that is, a connectivity Master Plan plus that covered it’s dialogue partners in that region, i.e., China, Japan and Korea. China strongly supports this proposal and intends to cooperate closely with ASEAN, Japan and ROK.
Mindful the potential contribution that building a regional connectivity network in deepening “10+3” cooperation in the future, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences will host a forum on this topic to exchange views on building ASEAN+3 Partnership on Connectivity.
Objective:
The objective of this forum is to exchange views on perspectives of connectivity building under the ASEAN+3 framework and make policy recommendation on how to implement the agenda.
Participants and Expenditure:
Experts from ASEAN+3 countries and ASEAN Secretariat will be invited. The organizer will cover all the cost of local accommodation and traveling for all the panelists.
Program:
08:30-09:00_Registration
09:00-09:45_Opening
Moderator: Prof. Wang Yuzhu, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Opening Remarks:
1. Prof. Han Feng, Deputy Director, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
2. Mr. Wang Lei, Director- General, Bureau of International cooperation, CASS
3. Mr. Li Chunjing, Deputy Director, Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC
Group Photo
09:45-10:00_Tea break
10:00-12:00_Session I_”10+3”connectivity: Regional Perspectives
(Presentation 20m each; comment 10 m each)
Moderator: Mr. Jusuf Wanandi, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Foundation
1. ASEAN’s perspective on “10+3” connectivity
Speaker: Prof. Suthiphand Chirathivat, Chairman, Chula Global Network, Chulalongkorn University
2. China’s perspective on “10+3” connectivity
Speaker: Prof. Zhang Yunling, Director, Division of International Studies, CASS
3. Japan’s perspective on “10+3” connectivity
Speaker: Prof. Tanaka Akihiko, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
4. Korea’s perspective on “10+3” connectivity
Speaker: Amb. Chung Hae, Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
Comment:
1. Prof. Zhang Zhenjiang, Director, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Jinan University
2. Dr. Han Zhili, East Asian Study Center, China Foreign Affairs University
3. Ms. Chu Minh Thao, Research fellow, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies
12:00-13:30_Buffet Lunch
13:30-15:30_Session II_”10+3”connectivity: Concerns of ASEAN members
(Presentation 15 m each；comment 10 m each)
Moderator: Prof. Zhai Kun, Director, Institute of World Politics, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations
1. Indonesia case:
Speaker: Dr. Djisman Simandjuntak, Chairman, Boad of Directors of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Foundation
2. Lao PDR case
Speaker: Mr. Sengphachanh Thongkhoun, Director of Research Division, Institute of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR
3. Malaysia case
Speaker: Dr. Firdaos Rosli, Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia
4. Myanmar case
Speaker: Dr. Khin Zaw Win, Director, Tampadipa Institute, Myanmar
5. Vietnam case
Speaker: Ms. To Minh Thu, Director, Center for International Integration and Development Studies
Comment:
1. Prof. Li Chenyang, Vice-dean, School of Arts and History, Yunnan University
2. Prof. Fan Ying, China Foreign Affairs University
3. Ms. Song Yinghui, Research Fellow, China Institutes Of Contemporary International Relations
15:30-15:45_Tea break
15:45-17:25_Session Ⅲ_”10+3”connectivity: roles of ASEAN and the Plus
(Presentation 20 m each; comment 10 m each)
Moderator: Mr. Tanaka Akihiko, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
1. Mr. Jusuf Wanandi, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Foundation
2. Prof. Hwang Jaeho, Dean, Division of International Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
3. Mr. Lye Liang Fook, Research Fellow & Assistant Director, East Asian Institute, Singapore
4. Dr. Zhang Jianping, Head, Department of International Cooperation, Institute of Foreign Economics, NDRC
Comment:
1. Prof. Su Hao, China Foreign Affairs University
2. Dr. Shen Minghui, Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
17:25-17:45_Wrap-Up_Towards an Integrated East-Asia
Prof. Wang Yuzhu, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
18:00_Dinner
List of delegates:
Indonesia
Dr. Djisman Simandjuntak, Chairman, Boad of Directors of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Foundation
Mr. Jusuf Wanandi, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Foundation
Japan
Prof. Tanaka Akihiko, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Korea
Amb. Chung Hae, Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
Prof. Hwang Jaeho, Dean, Division of International Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Ms. Kyusun SHIM, Manager, Development Planning and General Affairs, ASEAN-Korea Centre
Laos
Mr. Sengphachanh Thongkhoun, Director of Research Division, Institute of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Malaysia
Dr. Firdaos Rosli, Institute of Strategic and International Studies
Myanmar
Dr. Khin Zaw Win, Director, Tampadipa Institute
Singapore
Mr. Lye Liang Fook, Research Fellow & Assistant Director, East Asian Institute
Thailand
Prof. Suthiphand Chirathivat, Chairman, Chula Global Network, Chulalongkorn University
Vietnam
Ms. Chu Minh Thao, Research fellow, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies
Ms. To Minh Thu, Director, Center for International Integration and Development Studies
China
Ms. Cai Feifei, Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC
Prof. Chen Xiaoyan, Guangxi Development Research Center of Humanities and Social Sciences
Prof. Fan Ying, China Foreign Affairs University
Dr. Guo Yanjun, China Foreign Affairs University
Prof. Han Feng, Deputy Director, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Dr. Han Zhili, East Asian Study Center, China Foreign Affairs University
Prof. Huang Zhiyong, Deputy Director, Guangxi Academy of Social Sciences
Mr. Jin Xiang, Director, Bureau of International cooperation, CASS
Prof. Li Chenyang, Vice-dean, School of Arts and History, Yunnan University
Prof. Liu Cheyuan, Guangxi Development Research Center of Humanities and Social Sciences
Prof. Li Wen, Deputy Director, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Mr. Ma Mingqiang, Secretary General, ASEAN-China Center
Prof. Piao Guangji, Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Ms. Ren Yuanrong, Graduate School, CASS
Ms. Song Yinghui, Research Fellow, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations
Prof. Su Hao, China Foreign Affairs University
Mr. Wang Lei, Director- General, Bureau of International cooperation, CASS
Prof. Zhai Kun, Director, Institute of World Politics, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations
Dr. Zhang Jianping, Head, Department of International Cooperation, Institute of Foreign Economics, NDRC
Prof. Zhang Yunling, Director, Division of International Studies, CASS
Prof. Zhang Zhenjiang, Director, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Jinan University
Prof. Zhao Jianglin, Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Mr. Zhou Yunfan, Deputy Director- General, Bureau of International cooperation, CASS
Prof. Wang Yuzhu, Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Dr. Shen Minghui, Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Dr. Liu Junsheng, Senior Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Dr. Fu Jingyun, Research Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
Dr. Ge Cheng, Research Fellow, National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS), CASS
