EVENTS

Abstract

The Boao Forum for Asia—a high-powered gathering of international business and government functionaries held every year in April in China’s picturesque Hainan island--is often referred to as “China’s Davos”. Just as Davos signals the concerns and eco-political visions of the Western world, the subjects discussed at Boao reflect how China views the future and the unfolding of the “Chinese Dream”. This presentation will focus on the key features presented and debated at this year’s Forum and their implications for India. How does India present its compelling story and how should we engage with China and Asia in Boao and elsewhere?

About the Speaker

Mr. Ravi Bhoothalingam has wide range of academic and professional experience. His extensive travel includes expeditions on the Silk Routes to China, Mongolia and High Asia, 3 trips to Tibet including a journey across the Tibetan plateau to Mount Kailas, and journeys to Xanadu and Shangri La. He is Convener of the Tourism Task Force for the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Forum (“the Kunming Initiative”) and has chaired the Tourism and Heritage Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Mr. Bhothalingam is also Founder and Chairman of Manas Advisory Committee. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Chinese Studies, Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Delhi, Visiting Professor, Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, an International Moderator with the Aspen Institute, USA and on the Editorial Boards of World Affairs and China Report. He is interested in business synergies between India and China, and how Confucian thought influences leadership and management styles.