China's Digital Silk Road

<p>Launched in 2013, China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) strives to improve infrastructure, trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds across more than 80 countries. Its digital dimensions are far-reaching, including fiber optic cables, 5G networks, satellites, and devices that connect to these systems. Please join the CSIS Reconnecting Asia Project for a discussion of these developments and their implications for U.S. economic and strategic interests.</p> <p>  <br /> <i>Featuring an expert panel discussion with</i><br /> <b>Dr. Robert Atkinson</b><br /> President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation</p> <p> <b>Lt. Gen. William Mayville (Ret.)</b><br /> Former Deputy Commander, U.S. Cyber Command</p> <p> <b>Emily Rauhala</b><br /> Staff Writer, The Washington Post<br />  <br /> <i>Moderated by</i><br /> <b>Kate O'Keeffe</b><br /> Reporter, The Wall Street Journal<br />  <br /> <i>Welcoming remarks by</i><br /> <b>Matthew P. Goodman</b><br /> Senior Vice President; William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy and Senior Adviser for Asian Economics<br />  <br /> <i>With special presentations by</i> </p><p><b>Hirobumi Kayama</b><br /> Special Advisor, Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry</p> <p> <b>Jonathan E. Hillman</b><br /> Senior Fellow, Simon Chair in Political Economy, and Director, Reconnecting Asia Project<br />  <br /> <i>This event is made possible by generous support from JETRO NY.</i></p>