Since the Hong Kong authorities cracked down on the protests of 2019-2020 and used the National Security Law to imprison political dissenters, Hong Kong has been under a new, stricter governance regime that increasingly resembles mainland China’s. New Chief Executive John Lee looks set to perpetuate this more authoritarian and securitized model of governance since coming into office in July 2022. Questions remain as to how the government will expand the National Security Law, when the territory’s COVID-19 controls will end and its economy recover, whether Hong Kong will lose its status as a global financial hub, and whether rule of law will survive under a politicized judiciary. Watch our expert panel address these and other questions and the implications for companies with interests in the region.
SPEAKERS:
Rodger Baker, Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics, RANE
Chase Blazek, Asia-Pacific Analyst, RANE
Dr. Markus Jaeger, Global Economist, RANE
Economic uncertainty and recessionary risks will continue throughout the remainder of the year and into 2023, as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates and tighten monetary policy to control inflation.Beyond the domestic economy, a range of other topics – such as climate change, divisive social issues, data privacy, regulation of ‘Big Tech’ and cryptocurrency, and protective measures on foreign relations and trade – will have a significant impact on businesses with U.S. operations or interests. Watch our experts identify the potential business implications for companies after the midterms in four key areas: Safety + Security, Cybersecurity, Legal + Compliance, and Geopolitics.
SPEAKERS:
Matthew Bernstein, Founder and Information Management Strategist, Bernstein Data
Brian Lynch, Executive Director, Safety + Security and Chief Security Officer, RANE
Carmen Medina, Owner, MedinAnalytics
David Lawrence, Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, RANE