The 2016 Presidential Election: Responses From Beijing, Hong Kong and Taipei
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States has spurred a range of hopes and concerns in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Although leaders and ordinary citizens are primarily concerned about what the new administration portends for their own interests, long-held views of American democracy and values have also been challenged.
Overview
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States has spurred a range of hopes and concerns in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Although leaders and ordinary citizens are primarily concerned about what the new administration portends for their own interests, long-held views of American democracy and values have also been challenged. This discussion included insights and interpretations of the election from two leading U.S.-based Chinese journalists.
Discussant: Robert Daly, Director, Kissinger Institute
Moderator: Sandy Pho, Senior Associate, Kissinger Institute
Speakers
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Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The Kissinger Institute works to ensure that China policy serves American long-term interests and is founded in understanding of historical and cultural factors in bilateral relations and in accurate assessment of the aspirations of China’s government and people. Read more
Indo-Pacific Program
The Indo-Pacific Program promotes policy debate and intellectual discussions on US interests in the Asia-Pacific as well as political, economic, security, and social issues relating to the world’s most populous and economically dynamic region. Read more
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