Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley: The U.S. vs. China: A Talent War
The Reverse Brain Drain: A Threat to U.S. Technological Leadership
Join leading experts for a critical discussion on the challenges and solutions to the “reverse brain drain” that’s threatening the U.S.’s technological edge. Learn about its impact on innovation, the economy, and how we can combat it.
Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley:
The U.S. vs. China: A Talent War
· Understand the implications of losing top talent to China.
· Discover how trade wars and talent loss affect the middle class.
· Explore strategies for fostering collaboration and retaining talent.
Date: Friday, October 11, 2024, Time: 4:00 PM
Location: DingDing TV, 3350 Scott Blvd Building 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Can’t join in person? Watch the live stream on Ding Ding TV TouTube Channel
Expert Panel:
Scott Rozelle: A leading scholar in Chinese economics, Rozelle has recently participated in Track Two diplomacy initiatives between the U.S. and China.
Peter Michelson: A renowned physicist at Stanford University, Michelson has expressed concerns about the impact of the DoJ’s China Initiative on reverse brain drain.
Peter Zeidenberg: A successful lawyer who has defended Americans wrongly accused of espionage-related crimes, including Kansas University Professor Franklin Tao.
Joel Wong: A dedicated advocate for the Asian American Pacific Islander community and a prominent figure in U.S.-China relations.
Don’t miss this important discussion on the future of the U.S.-China relations.
About Our Experts
Scott Rozelle, a Helen F. Farnsworth Senior Fellow and co-director of the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, is a prominent scholar specializing in Chinese economics. He recently participated in a Track Two diplomacy initiative between the U.S. and China, joining a group of ten American academics for discussions with 12 Chinese scholars in Beijing. The goal of these meetings was to assess the current state of scholarly exchange and explore ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations.
Peter F. Michelson, an American physicist specializing in high-energy astrophysics, is a Luke Blossom Professor at Stanford University. His research focuses on X-ray and gamma-ray observations and instrument development. In addition to his academic contributions, Michelson has expressed concern about the lingering aftermath of DoJ’s China Initiative and its impact on the Reverse Brain Drain phenomenon, where Chinese scientists are returning to their home country.
Peter R. Zeidenberg was recently featured in the 60 Minutes segment “Collateral Damage,” reporting on Americans wrongly accused of espionage-related crimes. He successfully represented Kansas University Professor Franklin Tao who was accused of illegally sending sensitive information to China. Peter is a partner at Arent Fox LLP in Washington, DC, and is a former assistant US Attorney in the District of Columbia.
Joel Wong, a former employee of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has dedicated his retirement to serving the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. As the President of NAAUnited and a blogger on Asian American issues and US-China relations, Wong is actively involved in promoting AAPI interests. He is also the Chair of the Judges Committee of the Asian American Stories Video Contest sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Media.
