Zero Sum: How the growing U.S.-China conflict impacts Hong Kong

The growing competition between the United States and China does not only lead to inefficiencies and distortions due to subsidies, investment screening and export controls, but also a risk of an (accidental) conflict between the current hegemon and the "upstart". While the growing unease is a global challenge, it is even more so for Hong Kong. To understand the topic better, its traps and pitfalls, we are honoured to invite you to join our upcoming meeting "Is Zero-Sum the New Normal?", which will be held on Jan 26th Thu from 18:30 to 20:30 at Salon 10 (Arbuthnot Rd., 10, Central).

Recommended materials to read:

1. Fortune Magazine - A U.S.-China clash isn't inevitable. But both nations need new mindsets

- https://fortune.com/2022/10/24/us-china-accidental-conflict-stephen-roach-book-excerpt/ (registration required)

2. The Economist - Leaders + Follow Up - Zero Sum

- https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/01/12/the-destructive-new-logic-that-threatens-globalisation

- https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/01/12/globalisation-already-slowing-is-suffering-a-new-assault

3. The Atlantic - The Thucydides Trap: Are the U.S. and China Headed for War?

- https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/09/united-states-china-war-thucydides-trap/406756/

Fee: it's free to attend the event, but each attendee buys a drink as a courtesy to the venue.

Format: all attendees are expected to come prepared and actually read suggested material and/or self-educate on the topic from our sources of their choice. We will split into small sub-groups of 4 people each to have a free-flow discussion on the theme of the evening.

The Economic Club is a community of intellectually curious people in Hong Kong. Events are run by passionate volunteers.