“Rule of Law and International Business Ethics”
Seventh Annual International Business Ethics Conference
October 21– 22, 2011
University of International Business & Economics, Beijing, China P.R.C
Organizers
The Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics, China
Law School, University of International Business & Economics, China
Co-organizers
China Credit Research Center (CCRC), Peking University (PKU), China
Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong
Caux Round Table (CRT)
Center for Ethical Studies (CES), Renmin University of China (RUC), China (Pending)
Stillman School of Business, Seton-Hall University, U.S.A
Strategy Center for China’s Open Economy and International Technology Cooperation (SCOT), University of International Business & Economics, China
Peking University Press (PUP), China
Background
Recognizing China as the major driving force of the world economy, the Center for International Business Ethics (CIBE), in cooperation with the China Credit Research Center (CCRC), will host its annual international conference – “Rule of Law and International Business Ethics.” The mission of the 2011 conference is to foster awareness of the paramount importance of the development of a sense of law with a focus on labor law protecting the worker rights and environmental protection while striving to explore and critically evaluate the progress achieved in different areas of International Business Ethics and Legal Ethics especially in the Asian and Chinese context.
This conference shall provide an open platform and bring together renowned scholars and business leaders from around the world. It also encourages the participation of young researchers and managers worldwide who are committed to the development of international business ethics and legal ethics in China.
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Oct. 21st University of International Business & Economics
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9:00-9:30 Opening Ceremony (Ningyuan 221)
Host: Prof. Dr. Liu Bao-cheng
Director, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
l Principle
l Prof. Dr. Wang Jun, Ph.D Supervisor, Dean, School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
l Prof. Dr. Richard Wu, Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong; Visiting Scholar of Peking University Law School; Editorial Advisory Board Member of the Legal Ethics
9:30-9:50 Group Photo
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9:50-12:30 Keynote Address (Ningyuan 221)
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9:50-11:00 Chair: Prof. Dr. Kirk Hanson
Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
Keynote Address: Legal & Ethical Bases of Constitution
Prof. Dr. Wang Ren-bo
Professor, Ph.D Supervisor, China University of Political Science & Law; Chief Editor of “Tribune of Political Science and Law”
Keynote Address: When Justice and Love embrace each Other – How Globethics.net tries to Contribute to it as an Embracing Global Network
Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger
Executive Director and Founder Globethics.net
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-11:50 Keynote Address: My Ombudsman Experience
Mr. Andrew So
Secretary General, Association of International Business Ethics, Hong Kong
11:50-12:30 Discussion
12:30-14:00 Lunch (Jiang Nan Chun)
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14:00-16:30 Breakout Session
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Session 1 Ethical Underpinning of the Law (Ningyuan 729)
Facilitator: Prof. Dr. Ye Chen-gang
Professor, Ph.D Supervisor, School of International Business, University of International Business & Economics
l “The construction of a Modern Judiciary and Basic Human Values”
Prof. Dr. Stephan Rothlin, Secretary General, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
l “The Ethical Implication of Human Rights Principles – Analysis of the Ethics of Human Rights”
Prof. Dr. Zhou Guo-wen, School of Liberal Arts, Beijing Forestry University
l “Values of Business Ethics in Improving the Legal System under Market Economy Conditions”
Prof. Dr. Yang Heng-da, Renmin University of China, Senior Academic Advisor, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
l “Follow the Natural Law: from Economic Leader to Business Ethical Leader”
Ms. Xu Ping, Education Policy and Reform (EPR) Unit, UNESCO Bangkok
l “Judaic Ethics and Legal Principles in the Book of Ruth”
Prof. Dr. Chen Dong-feng, Beijing Jiaotong University
Session 2 Corporate Governance, Compliance & CSR (Ningyuan 221)
Facilitator: Mr. Allen Zhang
Director, Sustainability & Climate Change, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants (Shenzhen) Limited, Beijing Branch
l “Adjustment and Response of Corporate Governance within the Low-carbon Development Concept”
Prof. Dr. Liu Gang-fang, School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
Mr. Li Wan-bao, Sichuan Yuanxu Law Firm Beijing Branch
l “Legitimacy and Characteristics of Corporate Social Responsibilty”
Prof. Dr. Fu Jun, School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
l “Fraudulent Conduct in e-Commerce and Consumer Rights Protection”
Prof. Dr. Su Hao-peng, Department Director, Department of Civil and Commercial Law, School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
16:30-16:45 Summary Remarks of Session 1 (Ningyuan 221)
Prof. Dr. Ye Chen-gang
Professor, Ph.D Supervisor, School of International Business, University of International Business & Economics
16:45-17:00 Summary Remarks of Session 2 (Ningyuan 221)
Mr. Allen Zhang
Director, Sustainability & Climate Change, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants (Shenzhen) Limited, Beijing Branch
17:00-17:20 Summary Remarks
Prof. Dr. Kirk Hanson
Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
17:20-20:00 Dinner (Jiang Nan Chun)
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Oct. 22nd University of International Business & Economics
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9:00-12:20 Keynote Address (Ningyuan 221)
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9:00-10:00 Chair: Prof. Dr. Liu Bao-cheng
Director, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
Keynote Address: Depiction of Lawyers and Lawyers' Ethics in Hong Kong Films and Television Drama
Prof. Dr. Richard Wu
Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong; Visiting Scholar of Peking University Law School; Editorial Advisory Board Member of the Legal Ethics
Keynote Address: Wall Street Abuse and Regulatory Complicity--The Moral Hazard of U.S. Debt
Mr. Thomas A. Myers
Founder, President and Chairman of T.A. Myers & Co.
10:00-10:30 Discussion
10:30-10:50 Coffee Break
10:50-11:50 Keynote Address: Argument between Law & Ethics from
Stasis-theory
Prof. Dr. Shu Guo-ying
Professor, Ph.D Supervisor, China University of Political Science & Law; Deputy Director of Beijing Law Society; Executive Director of China Research Society of Legal Principle
Keynote Address: Beyond Compliance Programs: Globalization Demands More Effective Programs to Meet Public Expectations of Business
Prof. Dr. Kirk Hanson
Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
11:50-12:30 Discussion
12:30-14:00 Lunch (Jiang Nan Chun)
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14:00-16:30 Breakout Session
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Session 1 Economic, Legal & Moral Reform (Ningyuan 221)
Facilitator: Prof. Dr. Stephan Rothlin
Secretary General, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
l “Development for the People by the People”
Prof. Dr. Barbara Krug, Rotterdam School of Management, Rotterdam, Netherlands
l “The Normative and Punitive Frameworks for Promoting Ethical Practices in China’s Public Contracting: the Interplay of the “LI” and the ‘’FA””
Prof. Dr. Daniel J. Mitterhoff, Professor of Law, Director, Beijing Autumn Semester Program in Comparative Business Law; Founding Director, Research Center for Government Procurement and Public Construction, Central University of Finance & Economics
l “Mechanism of Ethics in Legal Profession”
Prof. Dr. Ji Zong-ru, School of Law, University of International Business & Economics; Arbitrator at Beijing Arbitration Commission
l “Philosophical practice as a strategy for building a great company”
Ms. Minke van B. Tromp, Bureau for Applied Philosophy, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
l “Influence of Judicial Referendary on the Uncertainty of Judicial Judgment”
Mr. Zang Zheng, Faculty of Philosophy, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law
Session 2 Protection of Consumer Rights (Ningyuan 729)
Facilitator: Dr. Yang Bei
School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
l “Legal Studies on Consumer Rights Protection in International Trade”
Prof. Dr. Liu Bao-cheng, Director, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
l “Food Safety: Moral Test for Entrepreneurs – Case of Shuanghui”
Prof. Dr. Huang Shao-ying, School of Business Administration, Shandong University of Finance and Economics
16:30-16:40 Coffee Break (Ningyuan 221)
16:40-16:55 Summary Remarks of Session 1 (Ningyuan 221)
Prof. Dr. Stephan Rothlin
Secretary General, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
16:55-17:10 Summary Remarks of Session 2 (Ningyuan 221)
Dr. Yang Bei
School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
17:10-17:30 Summary Remarks (Ningyuan 221)
Dr. Christoph Stueckelberger
Executive Director and Founder Globethics.net
17:30-17:50 Closing Remarks
Prof. Dr. Wang Jun,
Ph.D Supervisor, Dean, School of Law, University of International Business & Economics
Prof. Dr. Stephan Rothlin
Secretary General, Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business & Economics
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