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Wed, Feb 06, 2013

Single Speaker 12:00pm - 02:00pm

The Obama Administration's 'Asia Pivot/Rebalance': Implications for Japan, China, and American Companies

Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Fri, Feb 01, 2013

Speaker: Glen S. Fukushima (Former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan and China, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; President 1998-99)

Hosting Committee(s): Government Relations

Venue: Tokyo American Club MAP

Member Fee: ¥4900

Guest Fee: ¥6900

Extras: Meal included

One of the hottest topics in Washington, DC in recent months has been the "Asia Pivot" or "Asia Rebalance" that promises to play a prominent role in the Obama Administration's second term. What are the origins, aims, and elements of this policy? What implications does the policy have for Japan, China, and American companies operating in Asia? Come hear Glen S. Fukushima, former ACCJ President and long-time resident of Tokyo and currently Senior Fellow at a prominent DC think tank, discuss the future of U.S.-Asia relations as seen from Washington, DC.

Please see the link below for more information on the speaker:

http://www.americanprogress.org/about/staff/fukushima-glen/bio/

NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD

NOTE 2: If you cancel after February 1, 18:00, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. All guests must be accompanied by an ACCJ member. Sorry, no substitutions or walk-ins.

NOTE 3: If you are driving to TAC, please inform the ACCJ in advance as arrangements must be made, and a 1,000 parking fee will apply.

Note: ACCJ events are for ACCJ members and their guests only. To learn more about becoming an ACCJ member, see the Membership section of this site or contact the Membership Services Department at info@accj.or.jp / (03) 3433-7304.

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