Tuesday 31 October 2023
07:45
Dr Bates Gill
Daring to Struggle: China's Global Ambitions under Xi Jinping
Powerful, prosperous and authoritarian, China under the leadership of Xi Jinping has become a more intense competitor across the globe — economically, technologically, diplomatically, militarily, and in seeking to influence people’s hearts and minds. In this timely and illuminating talk, internationally renowned China scholar Bates Gill explains the fundamental motivations driving the country’s dynamic, risk-taking ambitions under Xi Jinping and the many challenges he now faces.
With a 35-year international career as an institution leader, author, policy advisor and board director, Bates is an academically-trained and internationally-respected specialist on China and Asian affairs. He previously led a global top-ten think tank, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and headed major Asia- and China-related research programs at the Brookings Institution and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In his current role, he leads a team of 30+ analysts to unravel China’s complexities and deliver independent, authoritative policy analysis and advice. The author of nine books, Dr. Gill received his PhD from the University of Virginia.
Executive Director, Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute
With a 35-year international career as an institution leader, author, policy advisor and board director, Bates is an academically-trained and internationally-respected specialist on China and Asian affairs. He previously led a global top-ten think tank, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and headed major Asia- and China-related research programs at the Brookings Institution and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In his current role, he leads a team of 30+ analysts to unravel China’s complexities and deliver independent, authoritative policy analysis and advice. The author of nine books, Dr. Gill received his PhD from the University of Virginia.