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1 Learn first-hand from an exemplary pool of China experts from across business, academia and the public sector, as they impart their deep knowledge, experience, and insight through a series of facilitated discussions and scenarios based on real events. Are you a public sector professional who needs to think regionally, globally or domestically about the New Zealand government s engagement with China? This Masterclass is now recognised as an essential programme for developing New Zealand public sector capability. It is highly valuable to professionals working in Central Government, in international or domestic affairs, in any sector, who make decisions, shape policy, deliver services and are impacted by China s growing influence in the world, in the Pacific region, and within New Zealand. Day 1: Who and what is Chinese, and what is China? Day 2: Trade, service and investment Day 3: Cross-agency crises and challenges Day 4: Changing China Day 5: Navigating the future with a China- savvy mindset Highly interactive 5-day Masterclass immerses public sector professionals in the complexities of engaging with China, in the context of the New Zealand-China relationship. Expert facilitators provoke critical thinking to broaden mindsets as delegates work alongside New Zealand s leading China experts, recounting real events and developing cross-sector solutions to complex scenarios. To develop a pipeline of Chinasavvy public sector professionals with global perspective and deep insight into the political, economic, security and cultural dimensions of the New Zealand government s relationship with China. The Masterclass is facilitated by the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre (NZCCRC). When: February 2018 Where: Time: Refreshments: Register: Venue to be confirmed 9.00 am 4.30 pm Monday Thursday 9.00 am 3.00 pm Friday Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided China.Capable@mfat.govt.nz to register (conditions apply) Page 1

2 was Chair of the Land and Water Forum from its inception in 2008 until He was Secretary of Transport from and a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for 31 years where he became Deputy Secretary and New Zealand s Principal Trade Negotiator (1994-8). During his time in Foreign Affairs, Alastair was posted in London, Brussels, Sydney, (Consul-General from ) and Geneva. is Chair Professor of Chinese at the University of Auckland. His research area is modern Chinese popular culture, including film and its audiences. He has published books on Maori history, Chinese film, culture during the Cultural Revolution, and on youth cultures in China. His current book project is a study of popular leisure in Beijing since He was educated at Auckland, Peking and Harvard. is Executive Chair of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre and Chair of the Victoria University of Wellington Confucius Institute. Tony has filled senior roles in the management of New Zealand s relations with China from 1994 to 2011 and was New Zealand Ambassador to China from 2004 to is an Australian sinologist, author, and film-maker on modern and traditional China. He is Director, Australian Centre on China in the World and Chair Professor of Chinese History at Australian National University College of Asia, and the Pacific in Canberra, and co-founder of the Wairarapa Academy for New Sinology 白水書院 ( is a Senior Fellow of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre and former founding Executive Director of the Asia New Zealand Foundation. He studied classical Chinese in Oxford before being thrown in the deep end by having to write and broadcast on China for the BBC World Service. He lived in China for seven years, working for a time with the New York-based Ford Foundation, with its unrivalled range of programs and contacts. is Executive Director of the Australian National University s China Institute. A diplomat for some 26 years, his postings include Beijing (twice), Tokyo, London, Shanghai (as Consul-General) and Israel (as Ambassador). Trained as a historian, he pursues his scholarly interests writing various reviews, articles, and a number of literary translations. is a career diplomat with a long association with Asia. His first posting was to Beijing in Since then he has served as Ambassador to Japan, as Consul-General in Shanghai, and secondment to the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei. His current role is Strategic Policy Adviser at MFAT and Co- Sponsor of the China Capable Public Sector Programme. Page 2

3 MFAT Consul-General, Chengdu Professor of Chinese History at the University of Otago Ambassador to China , currently Strategic Narrative Adviser MFAT Acting Director, NZ Contemporary China Research Centre, Senior Lecturer in Political Science and International Relations, Victoria University of Wellington Director of Business Development Australia and New Zealand, Alibaba Group Special Adviser, North Asia Division, MFAT Chief Executive Officer of NZ Māori Tourism, co-leader of Māori Inc, former member of the APEC Women s Leaders Network Distinguished Professor FRSNZ, Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University Director of Global Stakeholder Affairs at Fonterra Member of Parliament (Hutt South) Director of the Deals Team, PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Note: Speakers vary for each Masterclass and may change without notice. Page 3

4 Day 1 examines China and its relationship with the world. Geremie Barmé opens the day with an exposé of China, its deep history, political systems, people, and culture, and its place in the world today as a contemporary global power. This sets the context for exploring New Zealand s relationship with China, the opportunities and challenges of keeping New Zealand prosperous, safe, and secure, and the compelling need for a China Capable Public Sector (CCPS). Scenarios throughout the day cover visiting delegations, the Māori-Chinese relationship, and navigating authorities. Delegates apply a political, economic, security and cultural (PESC) analysis to develop a broadened perspective of cross-government interaction. Day 1 themes The three Chinas: through the eyes of the Party, its history, and a leading global sinophile! What it means to be China savvy developing a political, economic, security and perspective (PESC) and the importance of government-to-government relationships The NZ Inc Vision 2020 the goals, the strategic shifts and working in a joined-up way The significance of establishing long-term relationships with China counterparts. Day 1 guest presenters Geremie Barmé John McArthur Pania Nathan- Tyson Jason Young Day 2 explores a number of incidents and crises related to New Zealand s engagement with China. Expert panel members recount real events and lead provocative discussions and scenario-based acitvites. Delegates explore the PESC perspectives across the melanine incident in 2008, the education crises of 1992 and 2002, and the challenges associated with the Zespri incident. What have we learned and what are the parallels for the future? Day 2 themes Inter-agency collaboration when responding to crises Deeper insight into China s regulatory system and the relationship between local and central government The peculiarities of media in China and the roles that Party and government play in controlling media The role the Chinese government takes in the threat of commercial failure to safety of Chinese. people in China and for Chinese outside of China. Page 4

5 Day 2 guest presenters Tony Browne Trevor Mallard Chris Elder Day 3 focuses on the importance of forging strong government-to-business relationships when doing business with China. The presenters provide a cross-section of perspectives of the international and domestic interplays when connecting with China. Starting with signing the first FTA, negotiating with Chinese government officials, to the government s role in supporting New Zealand businesses and their experiences when dealing with Chinese authorities. Kiwi businessmen share the challenges of doing business with China and the cultural understanding that underpins success. Day 3 themes Positioning the New Zealand value proposition and negotiating with China The nuances of building and protecting a brand in China, the Chinese legal system and the cultural nuances when doing business in China Applying a PESC perspective on developing trade, services and investment with China Developing a value proposition and the shift from volume to value. Day 3 guest presenters Siah Hwee Ang Tony Browne Brad Burgess Mike Arand Wicki Huang Day 4 s theme acknowledges that the world is changing China and China is changing the world. The focus is on China s motivators for change, its unprecedented rate of economic change and its strategic Belt and Road Initiative. We explore the force and scale of changing demographics in China and on New Zealand s domestic shores, and consider the opportunities this poses and how New Zealand positions itself, its services and policies, so it can participate from a point of strength and deliver on the NZ Inc goals. We also look at the enormity of complexity, scale, and demand, consumer expectations, e-commerce channels, data technology, and marketing, that are revolutionising access to markets for selling New Zealand products into China. Page 5

6 Day 4 themes The complexity of change in the context of pace, scale, independence, culture, and diversity The political, economic, security and cultural motivators driving change The impact, opportunities and complexities of changing China for New Zealand. The significance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and New Zealand s position in this The profile of the modern Chinese in New Zealand and media influence on Chinese youth abroad. Day 4 guest presenters Jason Young Paul Spoonley Brian Moloughney Siah Hwee Ang John O Loghlen Matt Dalzell Day 5 consolidates the critical thinking and insights of Days 1-4 to project the potential futures for China, and consider how global events may play out in tomorrow s world. Attention is turned to how we advance New Zealand s value and interest, and how we stay vital to the relationship in a complex and changing world. Day 5 themes Future trajectories for China and the implications for New Zealand, the region and globally The social/domestic intersections and how this impacts domestic services and policies Collaborative cross-agency thinking and joined-up approach to deliver on NZ Inc goals. Presenters/Panel Peter Harris Tony Browne Matt Dalzell Jason Young The China Capable Masterclass is part of the all-of-government initiative to develop an internationally competitive China Capable Public Sector (CCPS), committed to working collaboratively to deliver on New Zealand s NZ Inc strategy, and act in the world, and at home, to keep New Zealand prosperous, safe, and secure. Page 6