The Lau China Institute together with Young China Watchers welcomes submissions to its 2024 essay competition on the theme 'Whither the China Model: the economic, developmental and social challenges facing China today'.
Interested applicants are invited to submit short essays of up to 1000 words that explore China's economy, and associated economic, social and development challenges in recent years (see the T&Cs for further examples).
To be eligible, applicants must be 35 years or under and living in the UK (UK and non-UK residents with a registered UK bank account will be eligible).
Read the full terms and conditions. Please read these carefully otherwise your application may not be considered.
The Prize
The author of the winning entry will receive £300, be invited to present their essay at the Young China Watchers conference in 2025, and have their essay published on the YCW blog. The winner will be formally announced during the Lau China Institute's flagship event, China Week in October. Two further prizes of £150 each will be awarded for highly commended essays.
How to enter
The competition deadline is 23:59 BST on Sunday 1 September 2024. Entries must be sent with your essay title in the subject line to: Lauessay@youngchinawatchers.com.
All entries must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. In the document, please remove your name, affiliation or any personal information to ensure a blind review. Please include your full name and contact information in the email only.