Duelling Superpowers: What does this mean for the rest of us?
A Conversation with Zanny Minton Beddoes
Editor-in-Chief of The Economist
John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellow
Live streamed
Friday, 18 June 2021
AGENDA & PRESENTERS
Duelling Superpowers: What does this mean for the rest of us?
The growth and strength of the Chinese economy and President Xi’s more aggressive foreign policy approach have put China and the U.S. on a collision course that threatens to upend our global order. Join us for a timely and open discussion with Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, as she offers her unique perspective.
Co-hosts:
Carol Lee – Co-Chair, John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellowship
Stewart Beck – President and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Speakers:
Zanny Minton Beddoes – Editor-in-Chief of The Economist
Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera, Ph.D., O.C. – Leading a moderated discussion following the keynote presentation
The 3rd John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellow
Zanny Minton Beddoes is the Editor-in-Chief of The Economist. During more than 25 years at the newspaper she has written special reports on the world economy, Germany, Latin American finance, global finance and Central Asia. Zanny is a renowned global economics expert, sought-after for her authoritative perspectives on the world economy. She previously worked at the IMF, and as an adviser to the Minister of Finance in Poland.
Indira V. Samarasekera, Ph.D., O.C.
Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera is a Senior Advisor for Bennett Jones LLP and a corporate director serving on the boards of Magna International, TC Energy and Stelco. Dr. Samarasekera is a member of the Tri-Lateral Commission. Dr. Samarasekera is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Foreign Associate, of the National Academy of Engineering. Dr. Samarasekera was 12th President and Vice-Chancellor of University of Alberta.
About the John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellowship
The John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellowship is an initiative established by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to honour John H. McArthur, an exemplary Canadian, world-renowned business educator and former Chair of the APF Canada Board of Directors. Dr. McArthur, who passed away August 20, 2019, was a native of Burnaby, British Columbia, an Officer of the Order of Canada and Dean Emeritus at Harvard Business School.
Supported by the creation of a $2-million fund and a growing number of generous donors, the Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an accomplished global thought leader who will elevate the work of the Foundation through public engagement.
About the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Canada’s relations with Asia. Our mission is to be Canada’s catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia’s bridge to Canada. APF Canada is dedicated to strengthening ties between Canada and Asia with a focus on seven thematic areas: trade and investment, surveys and polling, regional security, digital technologies, domestic networks, sustainable development, and Asia Competency. APF Canada provides high-quality, relevant, and timely information, insights, and perspectives on Canada-Asia relations through a variety of publications and projects.
Visit APF Canada at www.asiapacific.ca
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