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In 2022, the inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit welcomed 30 international delegations representing six continents, international business executives, thought leaders and foreign dignitaries. This May, we’re doing it again! Indiana is a global leader and once again we’re convening people in the Hoosier state to address and solve global challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gD2ysQ7x #indiana #INGlobalSummit #globaleconomy #economicdevelopment

Discover the Rich US-Spain Connection: Apply to the Young Leaders Program by January 26! 🌟 🌍 As a 2015 alumnus, I can’t recommend the US Spain Council Young Leaders Program enough. It offers a unique lens into the enduring and profound connections between the US and Spain, particularly resonating with regions deeply influenced by Spanish culture. 📌 Emphasizing the historical and cultural bonds, this program is an eye-opener for mid-career professionals from all backgrounds, not limited to the Latino community. ✨ Why Apply: 1. Deepen Understanding: Explore the intricate US-Spain relationship. 2. Professional Enrichment: Enhance leadership skills within a global context. 3. Diverse Networking: Connect with leaders sharing varied perspectives. 📆 Deadline: January 26 💼 Open to: Mid-career professionals. 📝 I strongly encourage you to apply for this transformative experience that broadens perspectives on our shared history with Spain. Questions? Feel free to ask! 🚀 #USSpainCouncil #CulturalTies #professionaldevelopment

What do China's 3rd Plenum decisions mean for Latin America? Some Inter-American Dialogue Asia & Latin America Program takeaways ⬇️ and here: https://lnkd.in/edSSt-gq + China is betting on high-tech manufacturing to ensure long-term economic growth. The effects of this process are already visible in Latin America. + China’s provinces and municipalities will play an ever more important role in China-Latin America relations. + China’s industrial strategy will be met with resistance, including in parts of Latin America.

Last week, CUSEF President James Chau welcomed distinguished delegates and leaders from across the globe to the 10th China and Globalization Forum in Beijing. Co-organized by CUSEF and the Center for China and Globalization, the forum convened a diverse array of participants for insightful discussions and roundtable sessions, ranging from topics on rethinking globalization and global governance, to prospects for Sino-US relations, China and the Middle East, and more. “Forces for deglobalization, decoupling, and disengagement are rising everywhere. Protectionism, nationalist populism, and great power competition threaten to unravel the hard-won gains of globalization, and leave humanity exposed. The more we each recede and entrench within our borders, and view others as enemies and adversaries rather than fellow humans, the more we create the very reality we say we fear. This is the world we live in today. Yet at the same time, I am optimistic.,” - James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Rbbkdc

Join us on May 20 at Asia Society Hong Kong Center for a fireside chat on the current state of the US-China relationship, featuring Dennis Wilder, Senior Fellow with the Initiative for US-China Dialogue on Global Issues at Georgetown University. With over three decades of experience in the US government, Mr. Wilder is a leading expert in US-China diplomatic and strategic relations. With an evolving and often intensifying dynamic between the two superpowers, it has become crucial for officials on both sides to consider factors to reduce tension and successfully manage the most important bilateral relationship in the world. How can these two governments find common ground to address global challenges that concern all? What can officials do to build trust as national security priorities increasingly take precedence over economic ties? Join us to hear Mr. Wilder discuss these issues and more. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gnQCrBTD RUNDOWN: 17:45    Registration 18:00    Opening Remarks 18:05    Fireside Chat 18:35    Audience Q&A 18:55    Closing Remarks 19:00    Networking Drinks 19:30    End ASHK Members and Georgetown Alumni: HKD 150 Non-Members: HKD 200 Georgetown Alumni Group Jebsen Wines and Spirits #unitedstates #china #geopolitics #bilateral #traderelations #geopoliticalrivalry #Asia #economicwar #tradewar

Find the wonder of China, from the Great Wall to lively Beijing and Shanghai. China mixes old wonders with new. This makes it a unique blend of heritage and progress.Key Takeaways: - China's rich history and culture can be experienced through landmarks like the Great Wall. - Beijing and Shanghai offer a fascinating contrast of ancient heritage and modern development.

#AsianAmerican heritage month: 🇨🇳 Did you know China's captivating history dates back to the legendary Age of Five Rulers, over 5,000 years ago? This rich past shapes its unique culture. Understanding core concepts like yin and yang is key to success. Explore how these philosophies influence the Chinese approach to life and business! #atmaglobal #digitallearning #professionaldevelopment

I’m proud of our forefathers and how they put together a thriving Singapore. But sometimes I wonder if we can let them rest and start focusing on our ‘new generation leaders’ who can be the forefathers for the next generation of Singaporeans? The more we focus on our previous forefathers, the less we expect of our potential new forefathers. For example, let’s tell PM Lawrence Wong and his 4G colleagues what we expect from them and how we want them to put together a new Singapore going forward! It is them who are going to make the difference for Spore going forward. Here’s how Singapore can honour Rajaratnam’s legacy – by being a democracy of deeds https://lnkd.in/gMaSJdDc

The Asian American & Pacific Islander (#AAPI) community are an economic force in the US. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders own around 3 million businesses and 643,000 employer firms in the US, contributing more than $1 trillion in receipts and 5.2 million jobs. Between 2003 and 2019, AAPIs are estimated to have contributed to 26% of new patenting activity and 23% of US private sector output growth, which is equivalent to $1.5 trillion in GDP growth. https://lnkd.in/gsC_aeFc

Rounding out the year by signing a contract with Hurst for a book provisionally titled Backlash: China's Struggle for Hegemony in Eurasia co-authored with Bradley Jardine. Based on over a decade of research, the book examines China's rising role in Central Asia, the friction this has generated in the region and how China is adapting to this. Now we just have to finish the thing!