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JOIN US FOR: “Is China the Next Japan?", an in-person talk by Michael Pettis and Joe Leahy on China's growth trajectory and what's next, by kind invitation of H.E. Rol Reiland, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

WHERE: Residence of the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. No. 21, Neiwubu Jie, Dongcheng District (in Chinese: 北京市东城区内务部街21号)

WHAT: Michael Pettis, Beijing-based Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment and former Peking University professor, will be in conversation with the FT’s Beijing bureau chief Joe Leahy, on economic growth in China and future avenues.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Michael Pettis is a Beijing-based Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment. Before moving to China in 2002 he spent fifteen years on Wall Street running fixed-income trading and capital markets desks at JP Morgan, First Boston and Bear Stearns. During this time, Michael also taught finance at Columbia University for nine years and at Peking University for 22 years. He has published over 200 articles in various leading periodicals along with six books, the most recent of which, “Trade War is Class War” (Yale University Press 2020), was awarded the Lionel Gelber Prize, a literary award for the world's best non-fiction book. He received an MBA in Finance and an MIA in Development Economics from Columbia University.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR: Joe Leahy is Beijing Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, a role he has held since 2023. He previously served as Asia News Editor from 2019 to 2022, overseeing regional coverage during a period of significant geopolitical and economic change. Joe brings more than three decades of international reporting experience, including postings across Asia and Latin America. He was the FT’s Brazil Bureau Chief from 2011 to 2018 and Mumbai Bureau Chief from 2006 to 2010, following earlier roles as Asia Companies Editor and Hong Kong Correspondent. Before joining the FT, he was Jakarta Bureau Chief for AFX-Asia and Indonesia Correspondent for the South China Morning Post. Joe began his career in Australia as a reporter at Telegraph Newspapers in Melbourne and later worked as a sub-editor in Hong Kong.

Unleash your child's inner pastry pro at the Little Chef (小小厨师班) classes at EAST Beijing. Guided by expert pastry chefs, kids can learn to make Doughnut Zoos, Creamy Cakes, or traditional Zongzi. Each 45-minute session includes a glass of fresh juice, offering a fun and educational weekend activity.

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Join Bruno for the 20th edition of this transformative 14-hour workshop. Discover the power of sound vibration to release stress and restore balance. Participants will learn practical self-care techniques and integrate sound healing into their wellness practices. This immersive session offers a profound new tool for personal harmony and healing.

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Beijing World Youth Academy (北京世青学校) invites parents to an info session and school tour. Explore the primary curriculum on April 8th or the secondary program on April 9th. The event includes a curriculum introduction and Q&A session. Scan the QR code to register for your spot.

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HD Beijing School invites families to their 2026 Secondary School Open Day (中学部开放日). Discover their unique educational approach focused on global fluency, innovation, and leadership. This event provides an opportunity to explore the secondary division's facilities and curriculum. Scan the QR code to register for attendance.

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HD Beijing School is hosting an Open Day (开放日) specifically for its Primary School division. This event offers families a chance to explore the campus and learn about their educational philosophy of cultivating globally-fluent citizens who lead, innovate, and impact. Scan the QR code to register for attendance.

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Dive into Beijing's rich culinary heritage with a hands-on workshop at The Bridge School. Learn to craft two iconic local treats: Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn (驴打滚) and seasonal Qīng Tuán (青团) in a charming hutong setting. Perfect for foodies looking to master traditional techniques and take home their delicious creations.

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Join this educational women's circle at JinShang Li (金尚丽) for an empowering session on female anatomy, menstrual cycles, and hormones. This workshop offers the sex education you never had, blending womb wisdom with self-care rituals and feminine energy. A safe, limited-spot space to learn and remember. Booking via DM.

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