CDF 2023 brings together more than 20+ world-class scholars and experts across 5 sub-panels on key issues including the Evolution of National Soft Power, China-EU Bilateral Relations and Carbon Neutrality Challenges, Neoliberalism and the Chinese Economy, China's Relations with Developing Countries, China-UK Relations.

Panel Topics:

• China's soft power: China's image and media

• Facing the challenge of carbon neutrality: China-EU carbon emissions and bilateral relations

• Development prospects and conflicts between China and developing countries

• Challenges and opportunities brought by global economic turmoil

• International divisions and changes: The direction of China-UK relations