Murray Mc Lean - China's growing influence in the East Asia region - 20 June 2014
Channel: IIEA
Date: 23/06/2014

About the Speech:   In the realms of trade, security and diplomacy, China's influence in East Asia  continues to grow, a development which presents both opportunities and challenges for its neighbours. Following U.S. President Obama's recent tour of the region, and with tensions over maritime territorial disputes continuing to rise, Mr. McLean drew on his 42 years of experience in the region with the Australian diplomatic service to provide a unique and illuminating perspective on China's growing regional role.   

About the Speaker:   Murray McLean (Order of Australia) is Nonresident Fellow with Australia's leading foreign policy think tank, the Lowy Institute for International Policy. Mr. McLean's career included postings as High Commissioner in Singapore, as a special ministerial envoy on North Korean nuclear matters, and as Consul-General in Shanghai. - See more at: http://www.iiea.com/events/chinas-growing-influence-in-the-east-asia-region#sthash.KHWUMLL8.dpuf