Kerry Brown is an academic authority on modern China, celebrated for his deep expertise and compelling public speaking. As Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College London, he provides unmatched insights into China’s political, economic, and cultural environments. Widely respected for his scholarship, Kerry has published over 20 influential books on China, including ‘CEO China: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s World: What Does China Want?’.
Kerry’s academic journey is both distinguished and multifaceted. After earning a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge, he pursued a PhD in Chinese Politics and History at the University of Leeds and a postgraduate diploma in Mandarin Chinese. This laid the foundation for his deep understanding of Chinese culture and language. Post-university, Kerry joined the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where he served as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing from 2000 to 2003. During this time, he cultivated first-hand expertise in Sino-British relations, working closely on matters of commercial and diplomatic importance.
Kerry’s contributions to the field of Chinese studies have been widely recognised. In 2017, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, highlighting his influence as a thought leader. His role as Director of the Lau China Institute since 2015 has further cemented his position as one of the foremost interpreters of China’s domestic and international ambitions. Meanwhile, his extensive bibliography covers topics ranging from Chinese leadership to grassroots democracy.
For organisations navigating China’s influence, Kerry Brown is an invaluable resource. His speaker topics span from China’s global ambitions, the leadership of Xi Jinping, and UK-China relations. Engaging, authoritative, and thought-provoking, Kerry’s presentations equip policymakers, business leaders, and global audiences with the knowledge they need to understand and respond to China’s evolving role in the 21st century.
Books
CEO China: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s World: What Does China Want?
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Kerry Brown's official speaker topics are listed below:
- China’s foreign policy
- China’s political leadership
- The Belt and Road Initiative
- The Chinese Communist Party
- The Rise of Xi Jinping
- UK-China relations
- Understanding modern Chinese society
- 2024 - Published 'The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power'
- 2024 - Published 'China Incorporated: The Politics of a World Where China is Number One'
- 2024 - Delivered a lecture at King’s College London on the dynamics of Sino-British relations
- 2024 - Featured in an interview on the New Books Network podcast discussing 'The Great Reversal'
- 2017 - Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- 2017 - Published 'China’s World: What Does China Want?'
- 2015 - Appointed Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College London
- 2015 - Published 'CEO, China: The Rise of Xi Jinping'
- 2012 - Became Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Sydney
- 2012 - Published 'Friends and Enemies: The Past, Present and Future of the Communist Party of China'
- 2000–2003 - Served as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing
- 2003 - Completed PhD in Chinese Politics and History at the University of Leeds
