Danny Russel. This program is complimentary and open to the global community. Please consider making a donation to support our work. Registration will close on Wednesday, January 13 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific. AGENDA 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome Remarks – Margaret Conley, Executive Director, Asia Society Northern California Opening Remarks – Lt. Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis 9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Session 1 – The Global Chessboard: After a year of recriminations and downward spiral in the relationship, what should be the strategic framework to get the relationship back on track? China is pursuing new international alliances (B&R, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia) even as the U.S. engages western nations to challenge China’s ambitions. What type of framework would enable these two powers to co-exist and continue collaboration, maintain competition, and prevent conflict?