Is China violating international trade rules? Clash tests diplomacy in
Washington and Beijing

Dr. Peng Yuan, Assistant President of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Beijing

Co-sponsored by the 21st Century China Program, UCSD

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 • 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Weaver Conference Room, Institute of the Americas

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Dr. Peng Yuan is one of China’s most knowledgeable analysts on the relationship between the United States and China. He will speak at the Institute of the Americas as China’s vice president, Xi Jinping, meets with President Obama at the White House in an effort to ease trade tensions between the two countries. Read more.

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The Global Economy and Financial Crisis: Implications for the Americas

A discussion with Luis Maizel

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 • 6:30 p.m – 7:45 p.m.
Weaver Conference Room, Institute of the Americas

General public: $10
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Hispanic Business magazine named Luis Maizel one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States. He heads one of the largest minority-run investment businesses in the country, managing billions of dollars in assets in his San Diego offices. Luis Maizel, the co-founder and senior managing director of LM Capital Group, has been investing in the global fixed income markets since 1984. Read more.

Mexican Space Agency: A briefing for San Diego and Baja California businesses

Javier Mendieta, General Director, Mexican Space Agency
Carlos Duarte, Director for Security, Connectivity and Government Projects, Mexican Space Agency

Friday, February 17, 2012 • 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
DEUTZ Conference room, Institute of the Americas

Continental breakfast provided
General public: $20
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The purpose of the meeting is to present the Mexican Space Agency to companies, scientists, engineers and government entities from both sides of the border that are working on space science and technology. During this first visit, all areas of security will be discussed, including food security, environmental security and coastal security. Participants are invited to brainstorm on the possibilities for collaboration between their institutions and the Mexican Space Agency.