[ACCJ Event] How Intensified U.S.-China Strategic Competition Is Reshaping Indo-Pacific Economic Interdependence | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12024-05-13T09:59:10+09:00PeatixACCJ[ACCJ Event] How Intensified U.S.-China Strategic Competition Is Reshaping Indo-Pacific Economic Interdependencetag:peatix.com,2024:event-39164032024-05-10T12:00:00JST2024-05-10T12:00:00JSTDate: Friday, May 10, 2024Time: 12:00-13:30Venue: L'espace @ CCIFJVenue Access: Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, 1st Floor, 2-chÅme-2-2 NihonbashihonchÅ, Chuo CitySpeaker: Michael Wills, Executive Vice President of The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)Hosting Committee: ACCJ Alternative and Foreign Direct InvestmentCo-hosts: ACCJ Government Relations Committee, Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ)Chamber Member Fee: ¥4,800Non-Chamber Guest Fee: ¥8,200Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, May 8 (12:00)Meal: Lunch and Soft DrinksEvent OverviewThe National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is an independent research institution based in Seattle and Washington, D.C. that brings world-class scholarship to bear on the strategic environment in Asia through original, policy-relevant research. The NBR recently published its latest Strategic Asia book at a pivotal time of economic and political upheaval in the region. The Executive Vice President of the NBR, Michael Wills, one of the book’s editors, will highlight key findings, including how countries and companies are grappling with the question of economic decoupling/derisking in the context of intensified U.S.-China strategic competition.More information about Strategic Asia: Reshaping Economic Interdependence in the Indo-Pacific is available at https://www.nbr.org/publication/strategic-asia-reshaping-economic-interdependence-in-the-indo-pacific/.We will have 30 minutes for networking with light refreshments at the start of the event before the talk.About the National Bureau of Asian Research The NBR’s research is conducted by a global network of specialists and tackles critical issues in anticipation of future challenges. The findings are a result of independent scholarship and do not reflect institutional perspectives. NBR strives to inform decision-making based on knowledge rather than ideology.(More information is available at: https://www.nbr.org/about/)About the SpeakerMichael Wills is the Executive Vice President at NBR. He manages all aspects of NBR’s financial and business operations, including program and business development corporate strategic planning, and risk management. He also helps lead the Strategic Asia program and manages NBR’s corporate briefing series on geopolitical risk assessment.Before joining NBR, Mr. Wills worked at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute in Phnom Penh, and before that at Control Risks Group, an international political and security risk management firm, in London.He holds a BA (Honors) in Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford.See: www.nbr.org/people/michael-wills/NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD.NOTE 2: Please note that, as with all guest presentations, the content and comments of the speakers reflect their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the ACCJ.NOTE 3: To ensure the safety of our members, guests, and staff, we ask that you review the registration guidelines and safety measures and complete the consent form before registering.NOTE 4: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. All guests must be accompanied by a member of the ACCJ or co-hosting chambers. No substitutions or walk-ins.