RUNDOWN:

17:30     Registration
17:45     Opening remarks
17:50     Fireside chat
18:30     Q&A with audience
18:55     Closing remarks
19:00     Registration and reception for exclusive off-the-record dinner for PC and Corporate Members
19:30     Dinner
21:00     End

Tickets for Program Only:
ASHK Member Ticket: HKD100
Non-Member Ticket: HKD150

Ticket for Program and Exclusive Dinner for PC and Corporate Members:
HKD1,500

The results of Taiwan’s Presidential elections on January 13 will have enormous consequences for the stability of the Taiwan Strait and for global geopolitics.  What do the results of the elections mean for Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the World? Do the election’s results increase or reduce the chances of war in the Taiwan Strait? How will Taiwan’s new leadership reshape Taiwan? Join Asia Society Hong Kong Center for a conversation with Mr. David Lie, President’s Circle Member and Member of the CPPCC National Committee and Ronnie Chan, Chairman of Asia Society Hong Kong Center, to parse the results of the election and answer these questions and more. 

David T.C. LIE, SBS, OM, JP comes from a prominent Chinese family and is the eldest grandson of ZHANG Xue Ming, mayor of Tianjin in the 1930s. ZHANG Xue Ming was the brother of the famous young Marshall ZHANG Xue Liang (CHANG Hsueh Liang), a distinguished figure in modern Chinese history. On his grandmother’s side, his great-grandfather ZHU Qi Qian, served as the Minister of Transportation, Minister of the Interior, and Acting Prime Minister in the Northern Warlord Government during 1912-1916. 

Mr. LIE graduated from the Chelsea School of Art, England (presently known as University of The Arts, London) in 1979 and went on to complete the Leadership program at Harvard Business School. He founded his trading company in 1979, which became Newpower Group in 1982, and founded China Concept Consulting Ltd in 1991. He also serves as an independent non-executive director of Herald Holdings Ltd. (SEHK: 00114) and Harbour Centre Development Limited (SEHK: 00051).

Mr. LIE is a Member of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and currently serves as Chairperson of the Hong Kong–Taiwan Economic and Cultural Cooperation and Promotion Council.

Mr. Ronnie C. Chan is the Chair of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited, both publicly listed in Hong Kong. Hang Lung expanded into mainland China in 1992, developing, owning and managing world-class commercial complexes in key tier one and tier two cities. In 1986, Mr. Chan co-founded Morningside, a diversified investment group engaged in private equity and venture capital investments in North America, Asia, and Europe. He founded and chairs the China Heritage Fund, and is a co-founding Director of The Forbidden City Cultural Heritage Conservation Foundation in Beijing. Mr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Chair Emeritus of the Asia Society and Chairman of its Hong Kong Center, and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society. He serves or has served on the governing or advisory bodies of several think tanks and universities, including: Peterson Institute for International Economics, World Economic Forum, East-West Center, Pacific Council on International Policy, Eisenhower Fellowships, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, University of Southern California, Indian School of Business, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Yale University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University.

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Seared Spanish Octopus
Tomato Salsa, Fried Polenta, Paprika Aioli

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Roasted Seabass Fillet
Broccolini, Potatoes, Sicilian Cherry Tomato Sauce

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Vanilla Panna Cotta & Espresso Jelly
Served with Cocoa Cream & Chocolate
Coffee / Tea

VEGETARIAN MENU

U.S. Kale & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Semi-Dried Tomato, Toasted Almond, Radish, Lemon Olive Oil

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Spinach & Cheese Pie
Served with Ratatouille & Tomato Coulis

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Vanilla Panna Cotta & Espresso Jelly
Served with Cocoa Cream & Chocolate
Coffee / Tea

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