Willy Wo-lap Lam, former China editor of the South China Morning Post (the leading English daily in Hong Kong), will look at the possibilities for a more thorough going economic and political reform after President Jiang Zemin has retreated from the front line. Lam will examine the traits of the new generation of leaders and their likely policies toward the United States and Taiwan.

Following his lecture, Lam will answer questions about his prepared remarks. Lam has also kindly agreed to discuss with the audience his recent departure from the South China Morning Post and the climate of press freedom in Hong Kong.