World Affairs Lecture - Is China Opening Up or Closing Down?

"Is China Opening Up or Closing Down?"

James Fallows, National Correspondent

China's new leaders emphasize the "peaceful" nature of their country's meteoric rise, and their own determination to begin a new era of economic liberalization and reform. Yet frictions between China and its neighbors in Asia have only increased in the past year, and every day brings news of increasing press and political crackdowns within China. How should Americans judge the positive and negative signs from today's China -- and the opportunities or potential points of conflict that China's rise creates.

Anyone interested in discussing the issues raised and solving the world's problems over a cold libation is welcome to join us after the lecture.

Note: Lectures start at 6 and usually last between an hour and an hour and a half. The cost is $10 per lecture, or $5 if you become a World Affairs Council Member (prices range from $11 to $200). You can get more information at http://www.worldmichigan.org/ .