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Hong Kong Moving Forward: Paths & Protests | Antony Dapiran, Author “City of Protest”
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, CentralWhat do we want? When do we want it? Our focus is Hong Kong and our Chatham House discussion features Antony Dapiran, author of "City of Protest: A Recent History of Dissent in Hong Kong." "Hong Kong is a city with a long history of civil disobedience." So begins the book blurb on Amazon.com for...
Who’s In Your Supply Chain? Ending Modern Day Slavery
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, CentralThere are more slaves today than at any other time in history. 45.8 million people in 167 countries are trapped in what is known as “modern slavery,” with seven out of ten of these victims directly related to the private sector. These people, who make the products we buy and harvest the food we eat,...
The Furore over 5G: The Backlash from Western Governments over #ChinaTech
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central"Wireless carriers around the world are preparing to spend billions on hardware for 5G, the coming generation of superfast wireless technology, to replace current 4G networks." - The Wall Street Journal In the midst of an ongoing trade war between China and the United States, tensions have escalated over China's technology. The United States is wary of...