Business Watch – Analysing Recent Trends In Global Business With Professor Helen (Tianjiao) Xia From University of East Anglia
21st January 2025 @ 09:10 - 09:55
Recent geopolitical tensions have been marked by several high-profile conflicts and disputes. The Russia-Ukraine war has escalated into a major international crisis, leading to severe sanctions on Russia, disruptions in global energy supplies, and significant refugee movements. Meanwhile, the US-China trade war continues to strain relations between the two largest economies, with tariffs, technology restrictions, and disputes over Taiwan heightening tensions. Additionally, ongoing instability in the Middle East, and political unrest in several regions, further contribute to a volatile global landscape that affects international business and economic stability.
This interactive lecture on the impact of geopolitical tensions on international business will provide an opportunity to explore how geopolitical conflicts—such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-China trade war—disrupt international trade, alter investment flows, and influence market dynamics. Professor Helen (Tianjiao) Xia will share insights from her latest cutting-edge research on geopolitical tensions and multinational enterprises’ (MNEs) international strategies.
Lecturer Profile: Professor Helen (Tianjiao) Xia
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Business and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
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