Memo #186
Featuring Yves Tiberghien – yves.tiberghien [at] ubc.ca
Europeans, particularly the French are terrified about the rise of China. L’Asie Et Le Futur Du Monde (Asia and the Future of the World) is the first book that presents China not as an ugly, totalitarian, and repressive state, but as a multifaceted player. China is fragmented and pluralistic and can offer a diverse portfolio to the world. It is a partner that can engage in social and collaborative processes like the G20.
This book came about during planning for the 2011 G20 in Cannes, France. It was discovered that Asian players were not used as much in the G20, but quickly were becoming critical players. Other topics, including climate change, development, and food policy, were later added.
This book is part of the Nouveaux Débats (New Debate Series), by Presses de Sciences Po. The series aims to make peer-reviewed research accessible by publishing shorter length books that are affordable and available in general book stores.
China is full of coalitions that are diverse and struggling with each other and pushing issues forward. They include NGOs, which are gaining more autonomy. Entrepreneurs can even be more active and autonomous than in Canada or the United States. More climate change innovation occurs in China than in many other countries. There are also academic entrepreneurs. We may be surprised about what the future holds.
Asia in the World (6:08 min)
About the Interviewee:
Dr. Yves Tiberghien – Director, Institute of Asian Research, The University of British Columbia. Guest Editor for Theme: “Asia at the 2011 Cannes G20”
Link:
- L’Asie et le Futur du Monde, August 2012. (Book by Yves Tiberghien)