The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will co-host a conference with the theme of “Opportunities and Challenges for China and Beyond” on November 17-18, 2023 at the Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong.
The conference will explore how China’s sectoral opportunities and challenges intersect with global dynamics, including but not limited to economic growth, fintech, international finance, and environment. Through panel discussions, keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and networking sessions, this conference will facilitate collaborative efforts and foster a deeper understanding of the headwinds facing China’s economy, and also prospects for the future.
All attendees MUST REGISTER to attend this event. Attendance to this event is by invitation only. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please email bfi-events@uchicago.edu.
ORGANIZERS:
- Zhiguo He, Fuji Bank and Heller Professor of Finance and Jeuck Faculty Fellow, Chicago Booth; Director, BFI-China
- Chang-Tai Hsieh, Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Professor of Economics and PCL Faculty Scholar, Chicago Booth; Deputy Director of BFI Development Economics Center
- Frank Packer, Regional Adviser, Bank for International Settlements
- Tao Zhang, Chief Representative of the BIS office for Asia and the Pacific
Times are listed in local Hong Kong time.
Agenda
Friday, November 17, 2023
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Mark Barnekow (Executive Director of the Yuen Campus)
Frank Packer (Regional Adviser, Bank for International Settlements)
Session 1: International Finance and Trade, Banking, and ESG
The Anatomy of a Peg: Lessons from China’s Parallel Currencies
Presenter: Ricardo Reis (London School of Economics)
Discussant: Kang Shi (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
ESG Shocks in Global Supply Chains
Presenter: Alminas Zaldokas (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Discussant: Bo Bian (University of British Columbia)
Break
The Impact of Ownership on Bank Lending: Local Government and Regional Banks in China
Presenter: Wei Wei (University of Chicago)
Discussant: Yi Huang (Fudan University)
Lunch
Session 2: Fintech
Panel Discussion: Fintech and Financial Stability
Moderator: KC Chan (HKUST, Former Secretary of the Treasury)
Panelists: Howard Lee (HKMA), King Leung (Invest Hong Kong), Tun Lin (Micro Connect)
Break
Cryptocurrencies: A Marketplace for Capital Flight
Presenter: Clemens Graf von Luckner (Harvard University / Sciences Po)
Discussant: Anthony Lee Zhang (University of Chicago)
Fintech Expansion
Presenter: Jing Huang (Texas A&M University)
Discussant: Jian Sun (Singapore Management University)
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Breakfast
The Law and Economics of Lawyers: Evidence from the Revolving Door in China's Judicial System
Presenter: Shaoda Wang (University of Chicago)
Discussant: Yongxiang Wang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
The Value of Bankruptcy Court in Financial Distress: Evidence from Chinese Bond Market
Presenter: Laura Xiaolei Liu (Peking University)
Discussant: Frank Packer (Bank for International Settlements)
Break
Panel Discussion: Chinese Economy at Crossroads
Moderator: Chang-Tai Hsieh (University of Chicago)
Panelists: Takeo Hoshi (University of Tokyo), Zheng (Michael) Song (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Bernard Yeung (National University of Singapore)
Closing Remarks
Zhiguo He (Director of Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China, University of Chicago)