Opportunities and Challenges for China and Beyond
The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) co-hosted a conference with the theme of “Opportunities and Challenges for China and Beyond” on November 17-18, 2023 at the Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong.
The conference explored how China’s sectoral opportunities and challenges intersect with global dynamics, including but not limited to economic growth, fintech, international finance, and environment. Through panel discussions, keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and networking sessions, this conference facilitated collaborative efforts and fostered a deeper understanding of the headwinds facing China’s economy, and also prospects for the future.
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please email bfi-events@uchicago.edu.
Times are listed in local Hong Kong time.
Agenda
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Mark Barnekow (Executive Director of the Yuen Campus)
Frank Packer (Regional Adviser, Bank for International Settlements)
Session 1: International Finance and Trade, Banking, and ESG
The Anatomy of a Peg: Lessons from China’s Parallel Currencies
Presenter: Ricardo Reis (London School of Economics)
Discussant: Kang Shi (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
ESG Shocks in Global Supply Chains
Presenter: Alminas Zaldokas (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Discussant: Bo Bian (University of British Columbia)
Break
The Impact of Ownership on Lending: Local Government and Regional Banks in China
Presenter: Wei Wei (University of Chicago)
Discussant: Yi Huang (Fudan University)
Lunch
Session 2: Fintech
Panel Discussion: Fintech and Financial Stability
Moderator: KC Chan (HKUST, Former Secretary of the Treasury)
Panelists: Howard Lee (HKMA), King Leung (Invest Hong Kong), Tun Lin (Micro Connect)
Break
Cryptocurrencies: A Marketplace for Capital Flight
Presenter: Clemens Graf von Luckner (Harvard University / Sciences Po)
Discussant: Anthony Lee Zhang (University of Chicago)
Fintech Expansion
Presenter: Jing Huang (Texas A&M University)
Discussant: Jian Sun (Singapore Management University)
Breakfast
The Law and Economics of Lawyers: Evidence from the Revolving Door in China's Judicial System
Presenter: Shaoda Wang (University of Chicago)
Discussant: Yongxiang Wang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
The Value of Bankruptcy Court in Financial Distress: Evidence from Chinese Bond Market
Presenter: Bo Li (Peking University)
Discussant: Frank Packer (Bank for International Settlements)
Break
Panel Discussion: Chinese Economy at Crossroads
Moderator: Chang-Tai Hsieh (University of Chicago)
Panelists: Takeo Hoshi (University of Tokyo), Zheng (Michael) Song (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Bernard Yeung (National University of Singapore)
Closing Remarks
Zhiguo He (Director of Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China, University of Chicago)