China: Threat or Opportunity to America
How trade affects the relationship and interests of both nations
NYIT School of Management
Center for International Business Studies
Since its accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 China has witnessed rapid increases both in gross domestic product and foreign investments, and is now positioned as the world’s third-largest exporter. During the first three quarters of 2007, China created a $214 billion trade surplus with the United States, representing 34 percent of the U.S. trade deficit. Although this is sometimes seen as a threat to U.S. economic welfare, others view this type of economic shift as an opportunity. For example, New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg, recently noted that “China is not a threat to America, but an opportunity. An incredible opportunity.” These types of opportunities may be leveraged by way of exploring the cause of such emerging trade imbalances and their impact on national and international economies, as well as resulting solutions and bilateral efforts to correct the problem.
NYIT's School of Management invites you to attend our open forum, exploring theses issues with a distinguished delegation from China, consisting of trade officials, deans of business schools, scholars, business executives, and their American counterparts.
For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call 516.686.7423 or e-mail the School of Management.
Schedule of Events: Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
NYIT New Technology Building, 16 W. 61st St., 11th floor auditorium
| 1:30 p.m. | Welcome and Introductions Dr. Scott Liu |
| 1:35 - 1:40 p.m. | NYIT Opening Remarks Dr. Richard Pizer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, NYIT |
| 1:40 - 1:50 p.m. | Guest Speaker: Representative from Consul General of China in New York |
| 1:50 - 2:20 p.m. | Guest Speaker: Dr. John Rutledge, Chairman, Rutledge Capital |
| 2:20 - 2:40 p.m. | Guest Speaker: James T. Gallagher Senior Vice President for Energy and Telecommunications New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) |
| 2:40 - 3:00 p.m. | Guest Speaker: Ambassador Ahmad Kamal President of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Pakistan (retired) |
| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 - 3:40 p.m. | Guest Speakers: Deans of Business from Chinese Universities |
| 3:40 - 4:25 p.m. | Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Scott Liu |
| 4:25 - 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks Dr. Jess Boronico, Dean, NYIT School of Management |