On June 19, Frans-Paul von der Putten (The Hague), Thomas Eder (Berlin), and Alexander Libman (Munich) will discuss "China's Role and Interests in East and Southeast Europe" in the Graduate School's public lecture series "Forum" at LMU Munich. The round table debate is about to explore - in English language - the background, motivation, chances and challenges of China's growing influence and importance in East and Southeast Europe. The event is to be chaired by Michael Rochlitz (Munich).