The Topic of This Year's YLF

With respect to China and the US, I feel that we are at a key moment where the foundation of a very positive future can be laid, or alternatively, a darker scenario could play out, where each country, pursuing self-interest in a fearful way, can create a dynamic that will increase poverty, inequality, and competition for global natural resources. Its clear that you are very insightful into modern Chinese culture/perspectives and modern American culture/perspectives. This is your gift to share with this group (and us readers!). Use this gift in the following way: encourage us (and your summit colleagues) to invest 3-4 hours a week on a social,political,economic issue of their interest related to China-US relations, and to think about how to best address this issue starting with their own efforts. Follow the steps outlined by Bill Gates in his recent Harvard commencement address. You can help us identify some of these causes that can help increase understanding between US and China on an individual basis. Each of us have a small sphere of influence, but together we can make a big difference. I look forward to your guidance and advice on this as a reader, and wish you the best with the conference.