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SUMMARY:What Makes Chinese Tech Tick? with Kaiser Kuo
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Kaiser Kuo\, host and co-founder of The Sinica Podcast. \n“Strategic competition” between the US and China can be seen across many sectors\, including the race to develop and refine advanced technology like semiconductors and artificial intelligence. How do the US and China differ in their approaches to innovation and market development? Is there room (or desire) for cooperation within the current dynamic? Join us for an evening with China tech expert Kaiser Kuo\, host of the Sinica Podcast\, as he explains Chinese innovation strategies and how the U.S. might respond. \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsor Grand Valley State University
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/china-tech/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on Managing the Challenges and Opportunities in U.S.-China Commercial Relations with Kyle Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Kyle Sullivan\, Vice President\, Business Advisory Services\, US China Business Council. \nJoin us for an evening with Kyle Sullivan from the US-China Business Council\, as he delves into the dynamics of the US-China trade and commercial relationship. This event will offer valuable insights into the trajectory of the US-China relationship in the year ahead\, and discuss the latest trade policies\, market trends\, and impact of geopolitical tensions on US companies that conduct business with China. Mr. Sullivan will also offer views on China’s domestic business environment and the unique challenges and opportunities facing US companies that operate there. Don’t miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most consequential bilateral commercial relationships in the world today. \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsor\, City of Holland
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/china-business/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indonesia's Dangerous Transition with Dan Slater
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Dr. Dan Slater\, James Orin Murfin Professor of Political Science; Director\, Center for Emerging Democracies\, University of Michigan. \nDespite its large size\, Indonesia remains virtually unknown to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies\, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation\, and as an economic driver of ASEAN\, why does it fly below the radar? Join us for a timely conversation with Dr. Dan Slater from the University of Michigan as he contextualizes Indonesia and discusses the impacts of their presidential elections happening in February. With democracies in decline worldwide\, what does the future hold for Indonesia? \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/indonesia/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:The U.N. High Seas Treaty and Protecting our Global Commons with Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe welcome Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb\, Elizabeth Haub School of Law\, Pace University. \nThe high seas\, nearly ⅔ of the ocean\, belong to all but no one in particular: It is a global common. In June 2023\, after more than 20 years of studies and negotiations\, nearly 200 countries agreed by consensus to adopt a historic treaty to better conserve and sustainably use the high seas. The Treaty will address the unprecedented and accelerating biological diversity loss and degradation of the ocean due to climate change\, pollution\, and unsustainable use. It also aims to advance scientific research\, globally\, and address inequalities in sharing benefits associated with organisms of the high seas. Join environmental lawyer Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb as she discusses the challenges and opportunities to effectively implement the treaty to ensure the health of the largest biodiversity of the Earth for the current and future generations. \nReception and networking for this event will take place from 5 – 6pm. \nLocation and Parking\nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \n  \nTickets\nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \n  \nOur Supporters\nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum \nSpecial thanks to Series sponsor\, Wolverine Worldwide \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center \nSpecial thanks to Topic sponsor\, Calvin University
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/high-seas-treaty/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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