China’s Development Model, the Green Transition, and the Changing Global Order

A round table event organised by the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies.

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China's rapid economic transformation, technological innovation, and expanding global influence have made its development model one of the defining issues in contemporary international affairs. As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026, discussions on global governance, sustainable development, economic resilience, and international partnerships are timelier than ever. This roundtable provides an opportunity to examine these issues through the lens of China's evolving role in the international system.
Hosted by the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies (TCAS), the event brings together leading scholars from Ireland and the United Kingdom to explore contemporary developments in China from interdisciplinary perspectives, including political science, international relations, economics, engineering, and Asian Studies. Designed as a moderated conversation rather than a series of formal presentations, the roundtable encourages dialogue across disciplines and between academia, policymakers, and the wider public.
The programme is organised around two interconnected themes: China, Governance, and the Changing Global Order, and China's Development Model: Economy, Technology, and Global Interdependence. Together, these discussions will explore how China's governance model, industrial policy, technological innovation, and international engagement are reshaping regional and global dynamics, while offering fresh perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing the twenty-first-century world.
As Trinity College Dublin's interdisciplinary hub for Asian Studies, TCAS is committed to fostering research excellence, international collaboration, and informed public engagement on Asia's global significance. Through events such as this, TCAS seeks to strengthen Ireland's academic engagement with Asia and contribute to evidence-based dialogue on issues of global importance.

Further information, including the programme and speaker biographies, is available here.

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: WANGH11@tcd.ie