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26 September 2012

CNN U.S. Election Debate: Asia Matters

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Time: 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Wang Gungwu Theatre, Graduate House, HKU
Language: English

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Asia is at the heart of many issues key to the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election. How do the Democrats and Republicans differ on issues relating to Asia and how will the outcome of the November 6 election impact the region? You are invited to attend a special 'CNN U.S. Election Debate' asking Asian representatives of both parties these very questions.

Featuring:
1) CNN Anchor/Correspondent, Kristie Lu Stout
2) Chair, Asia, Republicans Abroad, Ross Feingold
3) Chair, Democrats Abroad Hong Kong, Alex Montgomery

Issues to be addressed in the debate include:
1) Trade relations with the US and China / other Asian countries
2) Asian immigration to the U.S.
3) Impact of policies on the global and specifically Asian economies
4) US relations with Asian nations, including China and North Korea

Registration is required

Admission is free and on a first-come-first-served basis.

Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact Lucilla Cheng by email at luci@hku.hk

 

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