SUSAN SHIRK LECTURE ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS

China’s Shifting Economy and Politics: Impact on U.S.-China Relations

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Join us for the inaugural Susan Shirk Lecture on U.S.-China Relations that is part of the UC San Diego Forum on U.S.-China Relations. The Honorable Kevin Rudd AC will discuss new developments in China’s political economy, including the impending 20th Party Congress and some of the challenges President Xi Jinping is facing due to economic difficulties, and examine their impact on U.S.-China relations moving forward

The talk will be moderated by Peter Cowhey, Dean Emeritus and Qualcomm Chair Emeritus at the School of Global Policy and Strategy with welcome remarks by Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla and Dean Caroline Freund.

A reception and a book signing by Kevin Rudd of his newly published book, “The Avoidable War” will be held immediately following the lecture on the terrace.

The Honorable Kevin Rudd AC became president and CEO of Asia Society in January 2021 and has been president of the Asia Society Policy Institute since January 2015. He served as Australia's 26th Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010, then as Foreign Minister from 2010 to 2012, before returning as Prime Minister in 2013. Read his full bio online.

Location: Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine – Roth Auditorium Visitors can park in the parking lot (P385). A parking permit is required. You can purchase one at the parking kiosk or via ParkMobile App.

COVID-19 Protocols: Please consult campus policy for indoor events requirements. We strongly recommend wearing a KN-95 mask.

This public lecture has been established in honor of Susan Shirk who is an eminent scholar of China and a prominent practitioner of U.S. policy toward China. She is professor emeritus at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy and founding chair of the 21st Century China Center. She is also a co-founder and co-chair of the UC San Diego Forum on U.S.-China Relations. Organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy.

Questions? Contact Susan Zau (jszau@ucsd.edu).