South China Sea: Contemporary Issues Workshop  
Organised by the Asian Studies Centre, St Antony's College and The China Centre 

Wednesday 9 November 2022, 8.30-15.30 

“We welcome you to participate in a discussion of a set of issues that could not be more timely. What happens in the South China Sea could potentially have global ramifications. We very much look forward to a lively and fruitful exchange!” Prof Todd Hall

Registeration is required for both in person and online attendence, registration closes at 12noon on Tue 8 November

Full Programme

St Antony's College - Investcorp Lecture Theatre 

8.30 Registration/ Coffee 

8.45 Welcome from Prof. Faisal Devji
 
9.00 Recent Developments in the South China Sea - Bill Hayton (Chatham House)
Chair: Rosemary Foot
 
Oxford China Centre - Auditorium  

10.00 Session 1: Regional Perspectives on Recent Developments 
Antonio Carpio (Retired Supreme Court Justice, Philippines) 
Evan A Laksmana (National University of Singapore) 
Shahriman Lockman (Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia) 
Vu Hai Dang (Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore) 
Chair; Rachel Murphy

11.15 Break 

11.30 Session 2: External Perspectives 
Kerry Brown (Lau China Institute) 
Marianne Peron-Doise (Institute for International and Strategic Relations) 
Chair: Kate Sullivan de Estrada

12.15 Session 3: Legal Perspectives
Antonio Carpio (Retired Supreme Court Justice, Philippines) 
Robert Beckman (National University of Singapore)
Chair: Faisal Devji 

13.00 Lunch break 

14.00 Session 4: Scholarly Perspectives 
Katherine Morton (Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University) 
Andrew Chubb (Lancaster University) 
Keyuan Zou (Dalian Maritime University) 
Steven Everts (EEAS) 
Chair: Todd Hall 

15.00 Concluding Words - Prof. Todd Hall 

All are welcome but pre-registration is required by 12 noon on Tuesday 8 November.  

This is a hybrid event and will take place online via zoom and in person at St Antony's College and the Oxford China Centre. Please register for an online ticket to be sent the zoom link. If you wish to attend in person please register for an in-person ticket and join us at St Antony's College, Oxford).

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