China-USA Trade War: The Long Term Implications Of The Trade War

A global trade war could cost economies up to 5% of GDP, and yet the impact on the bottom-line of individual firms could be much higher. As businesses require a stable environment for growth, what changes to trade rules are needed for greater stability?

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.

Speakers:
- Charles Li, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Mari Elka Pangestu, Professor of International Economics, University of Indonesia, Indonesia.
- Timothy P. Stratford, Managing Partner, Beijing, Covington & Burling, People's Republic of China.
- Yi Xiaozhun, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva.

Moderated by:
- Geoff Cutmore, Anchor, CNBC, United Kingdom.

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