On Friday, November 13 Lee Jong-Wha (director of the Asiatic Research Institute, Korea University Seoul) is talking on the topic "Is the 21st Century the Asia Century?"

Friday, November 13 2015, 13:30 p.m. - 3p.m. (free admission)

Maison de l'Asie, first-floor salon, 22 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris

The relationship between "Asia and the West" has been changing rapidly. Asia has raised its economic power in global production, trade and investment, and increased its influences in global governance system. At a time of great interdependence, Asia and the west can benefit tremendously from close cooperation. Lee will discuss obstacles and challenges to the future of integration and cooperation in the world economy as well as among Asian countries. READ MORE