The inter-city diplomacy has quickly emerged as an important cooperation model between Korea and China. With the new leadership embarking in both countries respectively, their cooperation has turned another important page in bilateral history. Experts from the two countries will explore brand-new ways of doing inter-city diplomacy, including establishing institutional rules and standards. Experts will identify best practices from the past and propose new innovations in their inter-city diplomacy. The session is co-organized by the Charhar Institute and the Korea-China Regional Economy Association. The participants will discuss a new inter-city diplomacy paradigm, based on best theories and practices.

- Moderator
RHEE, Sanggi (Chairman, KCREA)

- Presenters
YU, Wanli (Professor, Peking University)
ZHAO, Kejin (Professor, Tsinghua University)
KIM, Kyung-Yong (Secretary General, Chungcheongbuk-do
Provincial Council)
LEE, Sunny Seong-hyon (Fellow, Pacific Forum CSIS)
KOO, JaRyong (Editor of Foreign Desk, Donga Daily News)

- Discussants
KIM, SeungSu (Vice Governor, Political Affairs of Jeollabuk-do Province)
LI, Liguo (Secretary General, China International Friendship
Cities Association)
PIAO, Zhe (Chairman, Beijing Super Investment Group)
LEE, Tai Hwan (Director of the Center for China Studies, Sejong Institute)

- Rapporteur
CHAE, HaYeon Teresa (Part Time Professor, Daejin University)