Description

According to many analysts China dominates every aspect of the two countries’ partnership. Its economy is six times larger (at purchasing-power parity) and its power is growing, even as Russia’s fades. China is a vital market for Russian raw materials, especially fossil fuels. As Russia seeks to evade the hegemony of the dollar, the yuan is becoming a bigger part of its foreign-currency reserves. Based on the above there seems to be a contradiction between Mr Putin’s claim to be restoring Russian greatness and the increasingly obvious reality of its subordinate role to China. What does this partnership entail for Asia and the rest of the world?

Join upcoming event by The Economic Club of Hong Kong themed "Russia & China – an uneven partnership", which will be held on Oct 22nd, Tue, from 19:15 to 20:45 at Salon 10 (Arbuthnot Rd, 10).

This is a non-speaker event. Please read following material before attending the meeting:

- Partnership is much better for China than it is for Russia (The Economist) https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/07/27/partnership-is-much-better-for-china-than-it-is-for-russia (REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES)

Suggested additional material:
- How Vladimir Putin’s embrace of China weakens Russia (The Economist) https://www.economist.com/briefing/2019/07/25/how-vladimir-putins-embrace-of-china-weakens-russia
- The Diplomat: Putin in Beijing: What Drives China-Russia Relations? https://thediplomat.com/2019/05/putin-in-beijing-what-drives-china-russia-relations/
- World Economic Forum - Issue Briefing: China and Russia, Deepening Ties?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mZi5q3BvEs

Fee: It's free to attend, but we would buy a drink as a courtesy to the venue.

Meeting Format:
The host will welcome you at the venue and start with introduction about the community and the topic of choice. Depending on how many people will attend, we split into sub-groups of 4-5 people for more detailed discussions. Within subgroup we will introduce ourselves (name, profession, hobby and fun-fact) and begin a free-flowing discussion on the theme. That's why it is important to prepare and read suggested materials prior the meeting. Questions, new paths for discussion, personal experience, and opinions are highly encouraged. We conclude the event with everyone sharing their takeaways on the subject.

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

Visit our website https://www.econclubhk.org/ to learn more.