One of the most watched and unpredictable presidential campaigns in recent history will, regardless of outcome, have a significant impact on the future of U.S.-China relations. In light of China’s rejection of the international arbitration panel’s ruling on the South China Sea dispute in favor of the Philippines, and the U.S. backing the Philippines, what does it mean for the relationship of the two countries? What effect will North Korea’s nuclear tests have on its ally China, and what will be the repercussions on the U.S.-China relationship?

Please join us to discuss these and other pertinent questions that will have direct bearing on the ties between the two countries.

One of the most watched and unpredictable presidential campaigns in recent history will, regardless of outcome, have a significant impact on the future of U.S.-China relations. In light of China’s rejection of the international arbitration panel’s ruling on the South China Sea dispute in favor of the Philippines, and the U.S. backing the Philippines, what does it mean for the relationship of the two countries? What effect will North Korea’s nuclear tests have on its ally China, and what will be the repercussions on the U.S.-China relationship?

Please join us to discuss these and other pertinent questions that will have direct bearing on the ties between the two countries.

SPEAKERS

Orville Schell is the Arthur Ross Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society in New York. He is a former professor and Dean at the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

Winston Lord served as U.S. Ambassador to China (1985-1989). As Special Assistant to the National Security Council, he accompanied Henry Kissinger on his secret visit to China, and President Nixon’s visit in the early 1970s.

Additional speakers to be confirmed.