Trump, China and the Region: Where to from here? will look at the shape of the economic and security order in the Asia-Pacific region following the election of President Donald Trump and the consolidation of President Xi Jinping’s leadership in China. Leading international and national scholars will consider and debate what the Trump Administration’s policies might mean for the security and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region—including New Zealand.
“Even as the Trump administration reaches 100 days in office, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the direction of United States policy on a wide range of security and economic issues. This conference brings together an outstanding line up of speakers to consider the future of United States-China ties, and discuss the challenges the wider Asia-Pacific region may face as these two great powers compete for influence,” says Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies David Capie.
The symposium features leading international and national scholars including Singapore’s Ambassador-at-Large, H.E. Bilahari Kausikan; the Asia Editor for the Financial Times Jamil Anderlini, and the Director of the East Asia Program, at the Lowy Institute for International Policy, Merriden Varrall.
What: Trump, China and the Region: Where to from here? One-day symposium
When: 9am-5pm Thursday 4 May
Where: Hunter Council Chamber, Hunter Building, Gate 2, Kelburn Parade, Victoria University of Wellington
Registration: Register online.