What factors determine the divergence in economic performance of metropolitan areas around a nation? Why do some areas thrive, while others lag behind? How does global integration and cooperation impact regional performance? This roundtable will discuss how cities in China and the United States, specifically in California, have successfully leveraged on economic interdependence between the two economies, as well as the recently released 'Best-Performing Cities China 2017' rankings.

Moderator:

Henny Sender, Chief Correspondent, International Finance, Financial Times

Speakers:

Kevin Klowden, Executive Director, California Center, and Managing Economist, Milken Institute

Perry Wong, Managing Director, Research, Milken Institute