Jonathan Fenby and George Magnus Chaired by Stephen Law

Two leading experts on China, Jonathan Fenby and George Magnus, debate the rise of a new Chinese empire.

Where will China be in ten or 20 years? What will be its impact on values, politics, and economies around the world? Are we witnessing the rise of a new Chinese empire? China (without weaponry) is building energy relationships, trade corridors, and financing and building infrastructure in countries around the world. Should we be concerned about debt accumulation to the Chinese government giving China political leverage? Is China being unfairly demonised? Should we be more hopeful than fearful?

Fenby is a journalist who has published many books on China, including Will China Dominate the 21st Century? He was editor of the South China Morning Post from 1995 to 2000. Magnus is a leading economist and author of books including Red Flags: Why Xi’s China is in Jeopardy. Discussions are chaired by Dr Stephen Law, a philosopher and academic, author of bestselling introductions to philosophy for adults and children, and editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy Journal Think.