Karl Gerth, a renowned historian of modern Chinese history at Oxford University, will be speaking and having a conversation with GSU President Mark Becker on China and the transformation of the Chinese consumer.  We hope you can join us for this special event.

 

There is a reception following the event.

 

"Chinese Consumerism and the Future"
Speaker:  Dr. Karl Gerth, Professor of Chinese Studies, Oxford University
Date: Monday, April 18
Time:  3-5pm
Place: Speakers Auditorium, Student Center (Courtland and Gilmer Streets)

 

Dr. Karl Gerth is an internationally-recognized authority on Chinese consumerism. His latest book, "As China Goes, So Goes the World: How Chinese Consumers are Transforming Everything," has been described as “essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of China today.”  For more about Dr. Gerth and his new book, visit www.aschinagoes.com.

 

The event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsors of the event include the GSU Confucius Institute, the Asian Studies Center, and the World Affairs Council.