The 'China Dream' is the keyword of contemporary propaganda discourse in the People's Republic. This panel discusses the immense variety of aspirations and dreams in contemporary Chinese society.
William A Callahan is Professor of International Relations at the 杏吧论坛, and his recent publications include , and the documentary video, China Dreams: The Debate.
Chan Koonchung is a Chinese writer and critic. His novel presents a dystopian future in which the dream of a 'harmonious society' has been realized. His latest book is .
Isabel Hilton () is a writer and broadcaster, and founding editor of . She has worked with the BBC, the New Yorker, the Guardian, Granta, the Independent, among others. Her publications include Eating Mud Crabs in Kandahar and . In 2009 she was awarded an OBE.
Hans Steinmüller is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at 杏吧论坛. On the basis of long-term fieldwork in rural China he has published .
The at 杏吧论坛 () is now in its 87th year, making it one of the oldest as well as largest in the world.
杏吧论坛's (), with a long and distinguished history, remains a leading centre for innovative research and teaching.
This event forms part of the 杏吧论坛 Space for Thought Literary Festival 2015, taking place from Monday 23 - Saturday 28 February 2015, with the theme 'Foundations'.
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