Co-hosted by MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy, Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power, Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University, and International Security and Strategy Program, School of International Studies, Renmin University of China

The Event

The fourth iteration of the “Yale-Renmin Student Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and U.S.-China Relations” is being held in Beijing, China, from March 8 to 10. The dialogue explores the strategic implications of technology competition as well as a wide range of broader challenges in Sino-American relations. The opening event took place at Yale Center Beijing. 

Location

Yale Center Beijing 
36th Floor Tower B of IFC Building 8 Jianguomenwai Avenue Chaoyang District, Beijing (Yong'anli Subway Station, Exit C) 

Program

3:30-3:55pm        Yale Center Beijing Welcome and Program Overview

Carol Rafferty ’00, Executive Director, Yale Center Beijing
Ted Wittenstein ’04, JD ’12, Senior Lecturer in Global Affairs and Director, Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Li Chen, Associate Professor; and Director, International Security and Strategy Program, School of International Studies, Renmin University of China

4:00-4:30pm        Faculty Introductions

Yale Delegation Leaders:

Dan Mattingly ’04, Associate Professor of Political Science, Yale University
Hanscom Smith, Senior Fellow, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Timothy Reimann, Visiting Fellow, Jackson School of Global Affairs
Arne Westad, Elihu Professor of History and Global Affairs, Yale University

Renmin Delegation Leaders:

Wu Di, Assistant Professor of International History and Strategy; Director, History and Politics Program, School of International Studies, Renmin University of China
XU Yanran, Associate Professor of Foreign Policy Analysis, Latin American Economy and Politics, Renmin University of China
ZHANG Yang, Assistant Professor of Computational Social Science, Political Networks and Public Opinion, Renmin University of China
GUI Xiaoshu, Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics, Chinese Politics and Political Science Methodology, Renmin University of China

4:35-5:30pm        Student Delegation Introductions

5:35-6:30pm    Student Questions of Faculty Delegation

6:30pm        Dinner