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CRCC ASIA- Real Opportunities and Challenges for Beijing Youth

Dec 7 19:00 pm - 21:00 pm
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RMB 50, RMB 25 (students)

Join us for a lively and informative discussion on the challenges and opportunities that face youth in Beijing. This event does not hope to generalise but more to better understand millenials coming of ages as China comes into power. 
Our presenters will touch upon the range of different ideals that young Chinese people aspire towards, the context in which the 1990s generation have grown up in and present future pathways for young people wanting to establish themselves in this fast-changing environment.


Speakers
Alec Ash: a writer, journalist in Beijing, author of Wish Lanterns-Young Lives in New China. A book that follows the lives of 6 Chinese youth born between 1985-1990 from their childhood to their coming of age. Contributor to the Economist, Prospect, BBC, he is also the Founder of The Anthill a colony of Beijing writers.


Wen Li: Lived,worked in SE Asia, China, Europe and the US. Bridging the gap between Western and Chinese technology business. To empower the youth of today, she is the Founder of Woman Entrepreneurs, an organisation designed to nurture the future business leaders of China.


The speakers will be joined on the panel by:
Christian Lepolard: Business Director at HAYS China-the world's recruiting experts. Having worked in recruitment for 13 years across different countries, Christian has unparalleled knowledge on building your CV for the competitive job market.


and 1 more speaker to be announced


Food served from 19:00-19:20
Introduction Remarks 19:30
Speaker 1: Wen Li 19:35-19:50
Speaker 2: Alec Ash 19:50-20:10
Panel Discussion/ Q&A 20:10-20:30
Networking from 20:30-21:00


The Charity 'Opportunity' Raffle Prizes



  • 2 hour CV workshop consultation with HAYS China Director Christian Lepolard

  • JingJobs Courtesy Butler Service

  • RMB 500 Chinese lessons voucher at Culture Yard

  • Two free lessons with qualified ielts teacher

  • 3 X RMB 150 Mentor lunches at Q Mex

  • Deck out your living room with The City Art


Contact: o.wessely@crccasia.com for information or prize donations


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