Dr. Barry Naughton: "China's Economic Challenges under Xi Jinping"

The CHINA NOW | Teachers Workshop is a two-day professional development conference dedicated to informing and inspiring U.S. middle and high school teachers to teach more about modern China. The Speaker: Dr. Barry Naughton, the So Kwanlok Professor at UC San Diego's School of Global Strategy & Policy, specializes in the Chinese economy and economic policy. His most recent book is "State Capitalism, Institutional Adaptation and the Chinese Miracle." The Presentation: Professor Naughton in his lecture "China's Place in the Changing World Order" discusses China's economic miracle growth, economic policy and how the growing age population is going to change its rapid growth rate. His interactive and engaging style presents economics in a fun and informative way. The Workshop: 12 U.S-China experts across political economy, environment, Hollywood, social media, and technology present balanced viewpoints on modern China to cultivate a growing community of teachers interested in educating their students on global awareness and China-savviness. About 1990: The 1990 Institute is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Francisco whose mission is to build trust and broaden understanding between the people of the U.S. and China through education, philanthropy and collaboration. Our education programs, including CHINA NOW | Teachers Workshop, Youth Voices on China video contest and CHINA NOW & the Future Speaker Series are aimed at inspiring Americans to learn more about modern China. Visit: 1990institute.org