Chinese Vision on Energy Security

30/05/2008 - 15:30

30 May 2008
15.30 - 17.00 hrs

Energy Programme Asia Lecture by Prof. Eduard Vermeer, Department of Contemporary Chinese History, Turku University, Finland and director of the Centre for East Asian Studies, Turku University, Finland

Energy Programme Asia Lecture Series 2008: Domestic and Geopolitical Challenges to Energy Security for China and the European Union

This lecture series is organized in the context of a joint research programme between Energy Programme Asia - IIAS, and the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, China.

Venue
International School for Humanities and Social Sciences, Room D
Prins Hendrikkade 189-B
1011 TD Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Programme
15.30 - Introduction by dr Mehdi Amineh
15.40 - Lecture
16.30 - Discussion
17.00 - Drinks

Abstract
China has serious energy problems. The transition from coal to oil is hampered by a lack of reserves. Politicians worry about dependence on foreign, ever more expensive oil, transported along vulnerable sea routes. Increasing environmental pollution, greenhouse gasses and urban congestion affect many citizens. Does China seek alternatives, with or without foreign cooperation? How far will its acquisition of overseas resources and confronting oil diplomacy go? Using a recent survey, Prof. Vermeer will give some of the answers.

Information
Dr Mehdi P. Amineh
EPA Programme Director
International Institute for Asian Studies
T +31 20 525 4567
m.p.amineh@uva.nl