Asian Development, the OBOR Initiative, and U.S.-China Relations

Featuring: Matthew Goodman Simon Chair in Political Economy Center for Strategic and International Studies Wang Wen Executive Dean, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies Renmin University Zhao Minghao Research Fellow China Center for Contemporary World Studies, IDCPC Yves Tiberghien Director, Institute of Asian Research University of British Columbia Wang Yiwei Director, Institute of International Affairs Renmin University Moderated by: Scott Kennedy Deputy Director, Freeman Chair in China Studies Center for Strategic and International Studies Since World War II the Asia-Pacific has witnessed billions of people being lifted out of poverty and unprecedented progress in economic development. Greater attention than ever is now being placed on promoting development across the rest of the continent. The China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and “Belt & Road” Initiative (OBOR) have put their emphasis on strengthening physical infrastructure, a focus which may potentially complement or be in tension with approaches that stress poverty alleviation, improved governance institutions, and the nurturing of entrepreneurship and commercial markets. This event features a discussion among leading experts from China and North America about the scope of Asia's development challenge, the weighing of alternative solutions, and the possibilities for bilateral and multilateral cooperation.