In accordance with our passion to promote international cooperation, FLIA is a regular host and participant in global conferences. Through participating in public dialogue, we hope to witness and determine the development of new ideas.
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February 27, 2021
International Symposium: Globalization in a Post-COVID World: Retreat or Revival?
On February 27, 2021, the East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) School of Foreign Languages and the Foundation for Law and International Affairs held an International Symposium via webinar to strengthen international cooperation.
The International Symposium on “Globalization in a Post-COVID World: Retreat or Revival?” attracted 39 speakers from 11 countries, including Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Ethiopia, India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Korea, the United States, and Turkey, to present their academic research from a variety of perspectives at three panels. The conference lasted for 16 hours.
The three panels were: the Implications of the Coronavirus Outbreak on Globalization, chaired by Professor Yong Wang from the School of International Law at ECUPL; the Discourse System of International Law and International Governance, chaired by Professor Wei Shen from KoGuan School of Law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; and Youth Resilience in a Post-Epidemic Era: Education and Action, chaired by Mr. John Hunter, Vice President of FLIA.
The International Symposium was commenced by opening speakers Dean Suqing Yu, Dr. Shaoming Zhu, and Professor Larry Backer. Professor Suqing Yu, Dean of the ECUPL School of Foreign Languages, emphasized the importance of international governance complying with international law, and called for multilateral exchanges and consultations. Correspondingly, the ECUPL School of Foreign Languages hopes to further strengthen the role of languages and dialects in law and business through academic activity. Dr. Shaoming Zhu, Founder and President of the Foundation for Law and International Affairs (FLIA), asserted that global governance requires inclusive participation, supplementing her speech with emphasizing FLIA’s dedication to empowering individuals in global governance through research work, educational resources, and community activity. Professor Larry Backer of Penn State University concluded the opening remarks, suggesting six considerations that frame the profound effects of the pandemic on the world order, and directly covered the topics of the collective task for this symposium.
October 2 - 4, 2019
BRICS Cooperation: Facing International Changes together, Pursuing Mutual Benefit and Win-Win Result
In 2019, FLIA co-organized a series of seminars titled “BRICS Cooperation: Facing International Changes together, Pursuing Mutual Benefit and Win-Win Result” at Faculdades de Campinas, Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado, and Instituto de Política Pública e Relação Internacional – UNESP, in cooperations with Centro Chinês de Estudos dos Países de Língua Portuguesa da Universidade de Economia e Negócios Internacionais and Associação Desenvolvimento Econômico Brasil-China. Professor Jinlan Liu gave a presentation titled “The Construction and Effects of the Cooperation mechanism of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries.” Professor Rui Zhuang shared her research on the topic of “Chinese Belt and Road Initiative and the Opportunity of BRICS Economic Cooperation.” Professor Qingxin Lan talked about “Deepening the economic and trade cooperation of BRICS countries” at the seminars.
October 4, 2019
International Symposium: The Role of BRICS in Global Governance and International Law
FLIA, IEEI - São Paulo State University (UNESP), Graduate Program “San Tiago Dantas” (UNESP, UNICAMP, PUC-SP), the Brazil-China Economic Development Association, and IBRACHINA co-organized the international symposium: The Role of BRICS in Global Governance and International Law at Unesp - Praça da Sé, 108, 3th floor. São Paulo-SP. The conference invites paper submissions. We hope to bring ideas from across the globe considering historical and comparative contexts that foster interdisciplinary conversation. Papers from all disciplines and geographical areas are welcome.
November 3, 2017
Roundtable: the Implications of the 19th Chinese Communist Party Congress
Roundtable on the 19th Chinese Communist Party Congress, sponsored by Penn State Law, Penn State School of International Affairs, the Coalition for Peace & Ethics, the Foundation for Law and International Affairs, and Res. Career Development Network of Law and International Affairs, was hosted on Friday from 10 AM through Noon at Katz 241, Penn State Law School. Academic scholars from the U.S., China, and Europe spoke via online chat to discuss the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and what the new constitution entails.
September 23, 2017
International Symposium on Rule of Law & Social Credit Systems
TheInternational Symposium on Rule of Law & Social Credit Systems was held successfully at KoGuan Law School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. The symposium was guided by Shanghai Reform and Development Commission, and the Shanghai Public Credit Information Service Center. It was co-organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University KoGuan School of Law, East China University of Political Science and Law School of Economic Law, Shanghai Law Academy Research Center for Banking Law Practice, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Research Center for Internet Law Innovation, East China University of Political Science and Law Research Center for Rule of Law, The Intellectual Property Office of Tencent Holdings Limited, and the Foundation for Law and International Affairs.
April 21-23, 2017
International Conference: New International Trade and Investment Rules between Globalization and Anti-Globalization
The Foundation for Law and International Affairs, Manchester University Alliance Manchester Business School Business and Human Rights Catalyst, The Coalition for Peace and Ethics, The Pennsylvania State University Center for Global Studies, Penn State Law, the Penn State School of International Affairs, and The Penn State University Research and Career Development Network for Law and International Affairs hosted the international conference “New International Trade and Investment Rules between Globalization and Anti-Globalization.” Featured guest speakers from China, the US, the UK, Italy, Denmark, and Hong Kong attended the conference. The conference included a pre-conference workshop, four panels, and one special session.
November 21-22, 2016
The First Session of the Forum of the United Nations on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
FLIA's delegation attended the first session of the United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palais des Nations. The topic was widening the Democratic Space: the role of youth in public decision-making. FLIA and CPE (The Coalition for Peace and Ethics) organized a side event at the Forum titled “Political Participation and the Global Civic Education of Youth.”
October 5, 2016
Seminar: “The Hague Ruling on the South China Sea: The Divergence of Law and Diplomacy”
The Penn State Research and Career Development Network for Law and International Affairs, Center for Global Studies, The Penn State International Arbitration Group, and Foundation for Law and International Affairs hosted a seminar at Penn State University on the topic of "The Hague Ruling on the South China Sea: The Divergence of Law and Diplomacy." Featured guest speakers from China, the US, Italy, the UK attended the seminar. The Interim Dean and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs, Professor James W. Houck, gave the opening remarks. The seminar included three panels.
June 18, 2016
2016 conference: The Constitutional Dimension of Judicial Reform
Professor Flora Sapio gave the keynote speech on Judicial Reform in Italy at East China University of Political Science and Law.
Professor Flora Sapio Keynote Speech on Judicial Reform in Italy at East China University of Political Science and Law
欧美司法制度四人谈
2016年6月18日,华东政法大学法治中国研究中心、法律与国际事务学会(FLIA)及意大利都灵国际事务研究所联合举办了司法改革的学术座谈会:欧美司法制度四人谈。


FLIA-organized events on the topic of "From Constitution to Adjudication"
FLIA organized three presentations on the topic of “From Constitution to Adjudication.” The presentations examined constitutional issues from the perspective of pubic legislation, private legal rights, and the judicial system, respectively.
October 17th - 23rd, 2015
FLIA-organized events at top Chinese universities in Xi'an - Shanghai - Beijing
FLIA presents "Socio-Economic Rights and Global Orders – China’s Challenges, Opportunities and Contributions", bringing leading scholars from China and the U.S. for a discussion on China’s approaches to social, economic and cultural rights, and on the opportunities and challenges for Chinese enterprises in the area of corporate social responsibility.