Speaking at the ASEAN-China Forum organised by the University Of Hong Kong, China's Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Hou Yanqi – highlighted Beijing's eagerness to continue forging industrial ties with countries in the region, despite growing concerns that protectionist policies could impact cooperation between emerging industries.

Donald Trump's return to the White House has re-ignited debates over whether the ten-member strong ASEAN can retain its posture of non-alignment, as the return of tariffs could push some countries to rethink their role as part of the block. How confident should we be about the ASEAN's future? We'll ask the experts.

After 9:30, we're about re-engagement between China and the UK, with business leaders calling for a rapprochement.

9:05am-9:30am: The future of ASEAN

9:05am-9:30am: Eugene Tan, Political Analyst and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Singapore Management University

9:05am-9:30am: Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Director of the Institute of Security and International Studies and Associate Professor of International Political Economy, Chulalongkorn University


9:30am-10:00am: China-UK rapprochement

9:30am-10:00am: George Cautherley, Hong Kong-based British businessman and Past Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong

9:30am-10:00am: Alan Lung, Political Analyst and Co-convenor (International), The Path of Democracy