Brown, Kerry (1967- ; Chinese studies)

Director of the Lau China Institute and Professor of Chinese Studies at King's College, London; prior to this he was Professor of Chinese Politics and Director of the China Studies Centre, University of Sydney; Associate Fellow of Chatham House, London; previously Head of the Asia Programme at Chatham House and a member of the British Diplomatic Service from 1998 to 2005, serving as First Secretary, British Embassy Beijing from 2000 to 2003