2000 Pacific Symposium
Asian Perspectives on The Challenges of China
Sponsored by the National Defense University
March 7-8, 2000
Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
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Report on the proceedings of the 21st Annual National Defense University Pacific Symposium
Tuesday, March 7, 2000
0730-0815
REGISTRATION
- Eisenhower Hall (Building
59)
0815-0830
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS, WELCOME REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE: -
Baruch Auditorium, Eisenhower Hall
0830-0930 OPENING PRESENTATION: “China and Asia in the 21st Century” – Ambassador Li Zhaoxing; Embassy of China
1000-1200
PANEL
ONE: “China’s Strategic Goals and Objectives”
(All
panelists will address the following questions from the perspective of the
country that they represent)
· What
is your perception of China’s goals and objectives?
·
How
capable are they of getting there?
· How
does contemporary China affect the economic, security and foreign policy goals
of your country?
· Looking
ahead, how do you expect China to change and what affect will that have on your
long-term policies?
· Discuss
the debate in your country about China’s position on the following issues:
o Great
power relationships.
o The
role of Multi-lateralism/Alliances
PANELISTS:
Mr.
Yasuhiro Matsuda; Senior
Research Fellow, The National Institute for Defense Studies, Tokyo (Currently a
Visiting Fellow at the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu)
Dr Michael Wesley; School of Political Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia - The Challenges of China: Australian Perceptions and Reaction
General Teerawat Putamanonda:, Royal Thai Army; Inspector General, Thailand Defense Ministry - The Challenges of China: A Thai Perspective
1215-1345 LUNCH: “United States China Policy, Today and Tomorrow” Dr Ken Lieberthal; Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, National Security Council
1400-1600
PANEL TWO: “China’s
Internal Transformation: Forces for
Political Stability and Cohesiveness”
· China's National Insecurity: Old Challenges at the Dawn of the New Millennium: Dr. Dru C. Gladney; Research Professor, College of Security Studies, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii
· Economic Reform and Political Instability: (Must Be Viewed in Internet Explorer) Mr. Kevin Nealer; Resident Senior Fellow, The Forum for International Policy
· Political Reform in China: Professor Lee Lai To; Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore
· Discussant: China’s Precarious Balance: Political and Social Cohesiveness and Stability in a Fast-Changing Society: Dr. Pei Minxin; Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1630-1830
PANEL THREE: “China's
Impact on the Asian Economy: A Look
at Trade, Investment and Economic Trends.”
This panel has been arranged by the U.S.-China Business Council.
PANELISTS:
·
Current Trends In
Intra-Asian Trade And Investment That Involve China With A Focus On Hong Kong,
Taiwan And Southeast Asia: Dr.
Michael Martin; Senior
Economist, American
Road and Transportation Builders Association
· Current Trends In Intra-Asian Trade And Investment That Involve China With A Focus On Japan And Korea; Japanese And Korean Views Of China As A Potential Market And Source For Goods; And The Impact Of China's WTO Accession On Japanese And Korean Companies: Ms. Caroline Cooper; Director of Congressional Affairs and Trade Policy, Korea Economic Institute
·
How
China Currently Figures In Motorola's Asian/Global Corporate Strategy and How
This Might Change With China's Accession To The WTO: (Must
Be Viewed in Internet Explorer)
Mr. Richard
Brecher; Assistant
Director, International Trade Relations, Motorola Inc.
·
The Role Of China In The Strategic Open
Food System: Mr. W. Brendan
Harrington; Assistant Vice President,
Cargill, Incorporated
MODERATOR: Ms. Karen Sutter; Director, Business Advisory Services, US-China Business Council
1830-2000
RECEPTION
Wednesday,
March 8, 2000
0800-0900
MORNING SPEAKER:
“The Challenges of
Sino-U.S. Relations: Issues and Problems” –
Professor Yang Jiemian;
Shanghai
Institute for International Studies
0930-1130
PANEL FOUR: “Military
Modernization/Capabilities”
· What
impact does Chinese military modernization have on your country’s future
military planning and modernization programs?
· How
does China influence your country’s current military modernization programs
and planning for military capabilities?
· Explain
how your defense plans have changed/are changing as a result of China’s
military modernization.
· What
is your assessment of China’s military role in the Asia-Pacific?
· How
do you think China will use its military capabilities in the future?
PANELISTS:
Dr.
Paul Godwin;
Former
Professor, National War College, National Defense University
–
“An Overview of China's Military Modernization”
Mr. Taeho Kim; Director of Research Cooperation, Senior China Analyst, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, Seoul - "Balancing American Alliance and Chinese Cooperation: Korea's Emerging Security Challenges"
Dr. Jasjit Singh; Director, The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, India - China's Military Modernization: Implications for India
1145-1315
LUNCH: "Southeast Asia
Security:
A Regional Perspective”
Dr. Marvin C. Ott; Professor, National Security Policy, The National War College
1330-1500 PANEL FIVE
- Summary and Conclussion
· How
does your country define the challenge of China for itself and for the
Asia-Pacific region? (Your perceptions)
· How
does China fit into your country’s national security strategy?” (What are
you doing about it?)
PANELISTS:
Mr.
Yasuhiro Matsuda; Senior
Research Fellow, The National Institute for Defense Studies, Tokyo (Currently a
Visiting Fellow at the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu)
Dr Michael Wesley; School of Political Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
General Teerawat Putamanonda, Royal Thai Army; Inspector General, Thailand Defense Ministry
Professor Lee Lai To; Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore
Mr. Taeho Kim; Director of Research Cooperation, Senior China Analyst, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, Seoul
Dr. Jasjit Singh; Director, The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, India
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