Speaker
Michael Ipson
International Banking Consultant
Overview
After the death of Mao Zedong in 1976, Deng Xiaoping returned to power determined to correct the disastrous policies that left China in poverty. He launched the Reform and Opening strategy, restoring the private sector and inviting foreign investment and trade. This catalyzed one of the greatest economic and social transformations in human history, laying the foundation for China’s emergence as a world power. In 2013, Xi Jinping ascended to the highest office in China. His outlook was shaped by the fall of the Soviet Union, and he vowed to ensure that the Chinese Communist Party would never suffer the fate of its Russian counterparts.
Over the past four decades, new trends in demographics and the economy as well as re-evaluation of China’s role in global relationships have created new opportunities and challenges for China and its counterparts. These raise the prospect of profound changes in the world order. Our guest, Michael Ipson, will offer insight into the dynamics of the new China in a slide-illustrated presentation.
Michael Ipson is a China specialist and retired international banker. As a commercial banker he lived and worked in Hong Kong for over 20 years with Chemical Bank (now incorporatedinto JP Morgan). He subsequently spent 5 years in Beijing with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank group. Mr. Ipson earned a BA from UC Berkeley, an MA in East Asian Regional Studies from Stanford, and an MBA from DePaul University.
Date and Times
- Wednesday, August 23
- 11:15 AM Registration
- 11:45 AM Lunch
- 12:30 PM Speaker Presentation
Menu
- Salad: Mixed Baby Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots and Balsamic Vinagrette
- Bread and butter
- Entree: Panko Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Grilled Peach & Apricot Salsa & Sour Cream, Mashed Potatoes and French Beans
- Vegetarian Option: Summer Zucchini Fritters Served with Grilled Peach & Apricot Salsa & Sour Cream, Mashed Potatoes and French Beans
- Dessert: Carrot Cake with Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
Cost
- $36 for members
- $41 for guests
WACMB will accept auditors to this event, requiring notification to the WACMB office no later than Tuesday, August 22nd to www.wacmb.org / tel 831-643-1855. Auditors will be allowed entry at 12:20 pm.
Vaccination Requirements
Until further notice documentation of COVID vaccination
will not be required to attend in-person events.
Registration
Reservations are due by Friday, August 18
Refunds are not available after the due date listed above.
Location
Big Sur Room
Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93923
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