The China-United States Exchange Foundation’s seventh China-US forum in Hong Kong is scheduled for November 15 to 17 at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, immediately before APEC leaders meet in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19.
The programme will cover China-US relations after a meeting between the countries’ leaders, the 25th anniversary of China’s accession to the World Trade Organization, public health and safeguarding minors. Announced speakers include former Chinese vice foreign minister Cui Tiankai and former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Singapore will also be represented, foundation president James Chau told RTHK.
More than 300 people are expected at the open forum on the second day, including university students from around the world. Chau said students aged 18 to 25 from public-policy schools would join some private sessions as well as the public programme.
The programme will also include a short tribute film for foundation founder Tung Chee Hwa.