Mingran Cao will present findings from his recent fieldwork in Yancheng, a coastal city in Jiangsu province that has undergone a remarkable transformation—from a heavy reliance on the chemical industry to becoming a leader in renewable energy development.

Drawing on Chinese source materials and interviews with local stakeholders, Cao’s research examines the role of state-led industrial policy in this green transition. In particular, the presentation will showcase how the state and business collaborated to facilitate industrial restructuring in contemporary China. The talk will highlight how these insights can inform policy and industrial strategy here in the Netherlands.

This event will be of particular interest to those working in energy, sustainability, industrial policy, and international economic development.

Programme
·     8:45–9:00 | Doors open
·     9:00–9:05 | Introduction
·     9:05–9:30 | Presentation by Mingran Cao
·     9:30–10:00 | Q&A moderated by Floris Harm, CKN/LeidenAsiaCentre
·     10:00 | Event ends