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While China has solidified its position as one of the largest economies globally, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Asia in 2022, boasting an impressive 8 percent increase in GDP. Notably, Vietnam has outpaced Malaysia to become China's primary trading partner in Southeast Asia and ranks as China's eighth-largest trading partner worldwide. This economic ascent has been attributed to Vietnam's strategic positioning amid the US-China geopolitical rivalry. Moreover, Vietnam's active engagement in various ecological issues within the Mekong River Delta region has assumed critical importance in shaping future environmental and sustainable development policies in the area. Understanding the dynamics between Greater China and Vietnam, and their implications for regional development, has now become imperative in light of these developments

Not only Vietnam, other countries in the Mekong River Delta have also demonstrated new trends, such as an escalating influx of FDI, a transition towards high-tech industries, and an exodus of workers and students, all of which have profound implications for labor dynamics, civil rights, telecommunication networks, environmental issues, migration patterns, family structures, gender roles, and education policies. These pressing topics demand heightened scholarly attention on regional and global scales, with the potential to enrich our comprehension of the evolving social landscapes in rapidly developing societies integrating into global capitalism, amidst the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

To address the changing socio-economic and ecological relationships between Greater China and the Mekong River Delta, this two-day symposium provides a platform for academics from different disciplines and countries to present their work and build networks.

Key themes include:

- Geopolitics, Energy Concerns, and Climate Change

- Global Governance, Migration, Social Movements, and Historical Realities

- Journalistic Challenges, Media Frames, and Environmental News

- Regional Governance, Macroeconomics and the Need for New Policy Frameworks and Approaches

- Race, Nationality, and Ethnicity

- Smart Societies, Technological Developments, and the Role of AI

- The Financial Significance, Labor Dynamics, and the Global Economy

Details & Registration:

https://hkbuchtl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6amMrVViS2f52e

Inquiries:

lewi@hkbu.edu.hk