London – Can China Innovate? A Journey from Imitation to Innovation with Bruce McKern [Wednesday, June 08]

The historic growth of the Chinese economy has entered a new phase. China is moving aggressively from a strategy of imitation to one of innovation. Driven both by domestic needs and global ambition, China is establishing itself at the forefront

Hong Kong – ‘Going Out’ and ‘Racing to the Bottom’? Business and Human Rights on the Belt & Road with Mimi Zou [Tuesday, May 31]

Over the past decade, there has been growing controversy over the social and environmental impacts of Chinese investments in host countries, particularly in ‘weak governance zones’ (a term used by the OECD to describe ‘countries where governments are unwilling or

London – One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment with Mei Fong [Mei Fong and Fraser Howie]

China’s over three decades-long population planning policy, known popularly as the ‘one child policy,’ took a major shift when Beijing announced late last year a shift to a nationwide two-child policy. In “One Child,” Mei Fong writes about the origins

Hong Kong – Uber – An Insider’s View on the App That Everyone’s Talking About with Hon Ng [Thursday, May 12]

Uber is the latest start up to disrupt traditional industry by using technology to deliver better value and convenience. But its success has not been without controversy. Hon Ng, senior counsel at Uber, will speak about ” An Insider’s View

Beijing – Taking China’s Pulse with Benjamin Lim [Thursday, May 05]

After a quarter of a century covering China and Taiwan as a journalist, Benjamin Lim turns author in his latest book, “Taking China’s Pulse.” Touching on subjects ranging from Taiwan’s political history to Xi Jinping’s political rise and his rivals,