Zero Sum: How the growing U.S.-China conflict impacts Hong Kong
Join us on Thursday at Salon 10.
The growing competition between the United States and China does not only lead to inefficiencies and distortions due to subsidies, investment screening and export controls, but also a risk of an (accidental) conflict between the current hegemon and the "upstart". While the growing unease is a global challenge, it is even more so for Hong Kong. To understand the topic better, its traps and pitfalls, we are honoured to invite you to join our upcoming meeting "Is Zero-Sum the New Normal?", which will be held on Jan 26th Thu from 18:30 to 20:30 at Salon 10 (Arbuthnot Rd., 10, Central).
Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zero-sum-how-the-growing-us-china-conflict-impacts-hong-kong-tickets-519680898557
Date/Time: Thur, Jan 26th, 18:30-20:30
Location: Salon 10 (Arbuthnot Rd., 10, Central)
Fee: It's FREE to attend, but we buy a drink as a courtesy to the venue.
Recommended materials to read:
1. Fortune Magazine - A U.S.-China clash isn't inevitable. But both nations need new mindsets
- https://fortune.com/2022/10/24/us-china-accidental-conflict-stephen-roach-book-excerpt/ (registration required)
2. The Economist - Leaders + Follow Up - Zero Sum
- https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/01/12/the-destructive-new-logic-that-threatens-globalisation
- https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/01/12/globalisation-already-slowing-is-suffering-a-new-assault
3. The Atlantic - The Thucydides Trap: Are the U.S. and China Headed for War?
- https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/09/united-states-china-war-thucydides-trap/406756/
Sign up: Press "Going" on our Facebook event page or register through Eventbrite.
Format: all attendees are expected to come prepared and actually read suggested material and/or self-educate on the topic from our sources of their choice. We will split into small sub-groups of 4 people each to have a free-flow discussion on the theme of the evening.
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