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Since 1991, HPAIR has continuously brought together established leaders and top students to engage in dialogues regarding the most pressing issues facing Asia. Our delegates, though geographically diverse, consistently represent the top students from world-renowned universities. In addition, our conference speakers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including academia, business, and politics.

Altogether, our program intends to achieve three goals. We aim to:• Provide a dynamic forum of exchange on

international issues vital to Asia• Foster long-term relationships among

young leaders from around the globe• Connect talented delegates with today’s

leaders in academia, business, and government

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MESSAGE FROM THEEXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

In 1991, three Harvard undergraduates had an idea to create a global forum that would allow students and experts from around the world to discuss issues vital to the Asian region, while simultaneously promoting cross-cultural exchange. From this, the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations was formed, and a year later, in 1992, the organization’s first con-ference was held in Taipei. The timing of this first conference, shortly following the end of the Cold War, provided an exciting international environment for the participants to learn about and debate topics ranging from security to the economy. The conference was a success, and it began an annual tradition of a conference that, no matter where it was held, brought together a diverse group of people passionate about Asia and international relations. Since that first conference, at least one HPAIR conference has been held every year, and the organization has never stopped adapting to the current circumstances of Asia and the world.

By 1996, changes in the geopolitical landscape, along with rapid technological and economic advancements, had ushered in a new era of greater international cooperation and allowed modern financial and political ties to transcend national borders as never before. HPAIR 1996 was one of the first scholarly platforms to provide students and academics the opportunity to explore the new phenomenon of globalization. Then, in the wake of the Asian financial crisis, HPAIR 1998 sought to look beyond Asia’s economic growth and to address the myriad of chal-lenges that accompanied the “Asian Miracle.”

In 2001, HPAIR substantially expanded the pool of conference applicants and began an on-campus program of events at Harvard. By 2004, HPAIR’s Asia Conference emerged as Harvard’s largest annual event in Asia and the largest student conference in the Asia-Pacific region. Then, in 2008, HPAIR launched its inaugural Harvard Conference, held annually in Cambridge, Massa-chusetts.

In 2014, HPAIR will once again make history. The Harvard Conference will provide a more diverse choice of panel topics than ever before with the new Technology panel. In addition, it will introduce the Conference Ambassador program, a new initiative that seeks to forge closer ties between delegates, their home universities, and HPAIR. Then, HPAIR will return to its roots in East Asia—after a foray into the Middle East in 2013—when it goes to Tokyo, a city that has attracted the global spotlight in its own right with its successful bid to host the 2020 Olym-pics, as well its important role within a dynamic country that is making headlines on a regular basis.

This year, with the continued attendance of some of the world’s most distinguished leaders in business and academia, HPAIR continues its history as the premier university forum in the Asia-Pacific region. On behalf of the organization, we welcome you to HPAIR 2014.

Whan Lee Eric LiExecutive Director Executive DirectorAsia Conference Harvard Conference

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THE HPAIR CONFERENCESSince 1991, the annual HPAIR conferences have brought together the most promising students from around the world to engage in a dynamic forum with leaders in government, business, academia, and the arts. The Asia Conference has emerged as Harvard University’s largest student event in Asia.

THE ASIA CONFERENCEThe HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program in mid-August in an Asian country. The conference integrates the contents of the academic and business world to create a hybrid structure. Delegates will benefit from gaining a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and business. As the world becomes more globalized as well as commercialized, the boundary between business and other aspects of society is increasingly less rigid. The Asia Conference seeks to capture this phenomenon and help delegates understand its impacts on the future of international relations.

THE HARVARD CONFERENCEContinuing its tradition of academic excellence, the Harvard Conference seeks to create a rigorous forum for dialogue and exchange. The 2014 Conference will invite both international students and Harvard students to come together in February for four days. With the theme of “The Many Faces of Asia: Shaping Identities in a Dynamic World” conference attendees will explore pertinent issues concerning the Asia region, including business leadership, entrepreneurship, health, and media. Attendees will have the opportunity to investigate these issues in-depth through plenary sessions, panel sessions, seminars, and case-studies.

CONFERENCEINTRODUCTION

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2013 Dubai & Cambridge2012 Taipei & Cambridge2011 Seoul & Cambridge2010 Singapore & Cambridge2009 Seoul, Tokyo & Cambridge2008 Kuala Lumpur & Cambridge2007 Beijing & Hong Kong2006 Singapore & Mumbai2005 Tokyo2004 Shanghai2003 Seoul2002 Sydney2001 Singapore2000 Beijing1999 Hong Kong1998 Kuala Lumpur1997 Bangkok 1996 Seoul 1995 Jakarta 1994 Manila 1993 Hong Kong 1992 Taipei

PASTCONFERENCES

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FRANK JüRgEN RICHTERDirector, World Economic Forum

KIM DAE-JUNgFormer President of the Republic of Korea

KIM YOUNg-SAMFormer President of the Republic of Korea

RUDOLFO SEVERINOSecretary-general, ASEAN

LOUIS WELLSProfessor, Harvard Business School

ZHANg WEIYINgProfessor, School of Management, Peking University of China

BILL EMMOTTEditor, The Economist

DR. LAP-CHEE TSUIVice-Chancellor, University of Hong Kong

PHILIP MURPHYPresident, goldman Sachs Asia

JEFFREY SACHSDirector of the Earth Institute,Columbia University

WM. THEODORE DE BARYJohn Mitchell Mason Professor and Provost Emeritus, Columbia University

JAIME ZOBEL DE AYALA IICEO, Ayala Corporation

WENDY CHAMBERLINPresident of the Middle East InstituteFormer U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Pakistan

NOTABLE SPEAKERS

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DR. VICTOR FUNgChairman, Li & Fung group

WU JIANMINgAmbassador of China, Permanent Representative to the U.N.

DAVID ADELMANU.S. Ambassador to Singapore

LONg YOUNg-TUSecretary general, the BOAO Forum

SASAKI TAKESHIPresident, University of Tokyo

BAN KI-MOONSecretary general, United Nations

MICHAEL STANLEY DUKAKISFormer governor of Massachusetts1988 Democratic nominee for the President of the

EZRA F. VOgELHenry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University

DANIEL ALEgREPresident google Asia-Pacific

RICHARD LUIAmerican journalist and anchor for MSNBC

MONg JOON CHUNgFormer Chairman of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co

C.W. LEEPresident and CEO of Incheon Airport

DR. PETER HOLLINgWORTHgovernor general of Australia

TUN DR. MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMADFormer Prime Minister of Malaysia

ALExANDER DOWNERForeign Minister, Australia

DR. VIVIAN BALAKRISHNANMinister for Community Development, Singapore

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Asia has transformed itself into a world superpower in the past decades. The economic success stories of Japan, the Four Tigers,

and now China have been used as models worldwide. At the same time, Asia has vibrant history and culture with thousands

of years of tradition that reaches far beyond its borders. As Asia spirals into faster development, how will Asia maintain its essence in such a fast-paced world? The HPAIR Harvard Confer-ence 2014 will provide a forum to discuss the many faces of Asia in the 21st century. We will equip delegates with the tools and ideas to have the ability to shape Asia’s identity that will accel-

erate Asia’s development moving forward.

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• Hosted at Harvard University

• More selective and interactive of the two HPAIR conferences

• 200 delegates selected from a highly rigorous application process

• 50 prominent speakers

• Case studies designed by experts for scintillating discussions and debates

• Pre-Conference Tours, International Night, gala Dinner and more

CONFERENCEHIGHLIGHTS

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FEBRUARY 148:00 pm: Opening Ceremony

9:30 pm: Reception

FEBRUARY 159:30 to 11:00 am: Plenary Session I

11:30 am to 1:00 pm: Panel Session I

2:00 to 3:00 pm: Seminar I

3:30 to 5:00 pm: Case Study Session I (Introduction)

7:30 to 9:00 pm: International Performance Night

FEBRUARY 169:30 to 11:00 am: Plenary Session II

11:30 am to 1:00 pm: Panel Session II

2:00 to 3:00 pm: Seminar II

3:30 to 5:00 pm: Case Study Session II (Interest groups)

10:00 pm: HPAIR Delegates Party

FEBRUARY 1711:30 am to 1:00 pm: Panel Session III

2:00 to 3:00 pm: Seminar III

3:30 to 5:00 pm: Case Study Session III (Debate/Discussion)

7:30 to 9:00 pm: Closing gala Dinner

PROGRAM

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CONFERENCEPANELS

BUSINESS LEADERSHIPModerator: Diana Lee, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

The New Business Leaders of AsiaThis panel will explore the role of leadership in Asia in the context of corporations, nationaliza-tion of industries, and response to crises. We will discuss how the new types of challenges and opportunities in Asia necessitate a new type of business leadership. How can business leaders in Asia benefit the public? How can corporations recover from severe difficulties? How will greater competition impact the growth of Asian businesses? Imperatively, we need new ideas, new goals, and new leaders in Asia.

ENTREPRENEURSHIPModerator: Wendi Zhang, MBA/MPP graduate, Harvard Business & Kennedy Schools

From the Bottom UpAs we witness the emergence of great ideas transforming into startups, we must consider what makes some startups fail while others are projecting a spot in the Fortune 500. There have been many successful models, but is it possible to apply a past model to an innovative product? In ad-dition, a new type of entrepreneurship has come to the spotlight: social entrepreneurship. Where does a company that attempts to solve societal problem fall in the marketplace, and what com-mon characteristics--if any--do the successful startups for social good possess? Through many personal stories, these panels will explore topics in depth to equip you in the realm of startups: (1) Joining startups, (2) Navigating the legal side and resources for startups, and lastly (3) Entre-preneurship for the social good.

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The 2008 global financial crisis had mixed and often contradictory implications for Asia. While many multinational corporations experienced slowdowns, with predictable consequences for Asia’s massive Western-oriented manufacturing sector, Asian investors found themselves in the novel position of creditors to the West, holding much of the rapidly expanding Western sovereign debt that was taken out on loan to aid domestic Western stimulus. This panel will examine the economic and political implications of a “new paradigm” in Asian-Western economic relations, wherein each region approaches the other on a partially equal footing: Asia to the West as sovereign “creditor,” and the West to Asia as the ever-necessary market for its manufactured products. How has this new relationship of mutual necessity and mutual vulnerability affected trade, political relations, and the international balance of economic power? By asking this question, as well as others, we aim to better our understanding of the most unstable global economic period within the past generation, and obtain further clarity as to what the future of Asia—and Asian economic influence and power—holds for the post-2008 world.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: ASIAN ECoNomIC AND PolItICAl RECovERy: thE ShADow oF thE 2008 FINANCIAl CRISIS AND A NEw DAwN FoR ASIA

Moderator: Daniel Nadler - Visiting Scholar at the United States Federal Reserve

The unique and infamous education system in Asia has sparked global attention as the percentage of the educated population in Asia skyrockets in the 21st century. Currently, many Asian countries far surpass other countries in terms of testing scores in the math and sciences. The foundation of this discrepancy lies in the distinctive approach toward imparting knowledge to the next generation and the inherently different cultural attitude toward education. In the first panel, we will first focus on the specific levels of the educational ladder, from kindergarten to graduate school, and explore how the approaches of one level impacts and builds onto another, examining the stylistic approaches that educators in Asia take in order to enhance the competitiveness of their nations on the international stage. The second panel will discuss the socio-economic factors that may have influenced the region’s young talent in their future career decision-making process. How may these factors

FINANCEModerator: Sue Yang, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

What’s next in Asia? Potential Outcomes of Current Market TrendsWith the evolution of economic development unique to contemporary Asia, countries in the re-gion face new financial prospects and looming questions that will define future trajectories. The region weathered the 2008 financial crisis and emerged leading the ongoing global recovery. Ris-ing Asian economies continue gaining momentum and influence, and with that, responsibility in the international system. Internally, Asian countries strive to expand their own capital markets while keeping doors open to lucrative foreign investments. In this panel, we consider the cur-rent conditions specific to China and Malaysia. Through their contrasting viewpoints, we explore three particularly heated issues facing the region today: (1) balancing the roles of foreign and domestic capital markets, (2) investing in long-term needs like infrastructure and sustainability, and (3) increasing regional cooperation.

HEALTHModerator: Bobby Brooke Herrera, MTS Candidate, Harvard Divinity School

global Health and the Rise of Asia: New Perspectives and Open QuestionsIn an era of rapid and extensive globalization, the world faces a wide range of problems. Key among these are threats to human health. Over the course of three panels, we will discuss the impact of a rising Asia on the management of trans-boundary health problems. Our aim is to not only explore Asia’s conceptions of and contributions to global health, but also to provide unique insights into new thinking and developments in the field of global health. We will begin by ex-amining the simultaneous ‘rise of Asia’ and ‘rise of health’ in global affairs. How does Asia de-scribe the current global health system? Does their definition differ from the rest of the world? We will then discuss health threats specific to Asia, focusing primarily on the global tobacco epi-demic. What factors drive health threats in Asia? What are the social determinants of health and poverty? Finally, we will discuss how Asia has implemented effective solutions to prevent and treat global health problems. What is the appropriate role of governmental global health action? How can the ‘individual’ impact the global health initiative?

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE: ASIAN ECoNomIC AND PolItICAl RECovERy: thE ShADow oF thE 2008 FINANCIAl CRISIS AND A NEw DAwN FoR ASIA

MEDIAModerator: Anusha Deshpande, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

Observing Media Trends in AsiaAs the socioeconomic and political landscapes of Asian nations undergo constant transforma-tions, so too does the media. In this panel, we will analyze how types of consumer mediaÑtelevi-sion, music, video games, literature, etc.Ñhave evolved over time and how they have affected society. Then, we will examine how the media keeps the government in check. With the rise in protests against governments across the continent, transparency of government policies and ac-tions is of the utmost importance. However, how do we develop the tools to ensure governments are honest? Furthermore, how do we develop ethical journalists? Lastly, we will study social me-dia’s impact on Asian societies. While we will discuss social media as a medium for movements, we will also discuss its marketing potential. How are companies and individuals using it to not only improve their own businesses, but to improve society as a whole?

SECURITY AND DIPLOMACYModerator: gregory Pavone, MPP Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

Exploring the Changing Face of Security Across the Asian ContinentThe dawn of the twenty-first century has seen more and more conflicts that would have once been issues of regional security becoming issues of global security. With key geopolitical events occurring at a rapid rate, spanning the continent of Asia, international perceptions of what con-stitutes “security” are changing. What are the implications of this on global diplomacy, how will it define new conflicts, and what does it mean for humanitarian causes? This panel will discuss several critical issues in the Asia-Pacific region that have developed from of matters of regional security into ones that engage the global community: (1) the developing Syrian humanitarian crisis including new models of refugee camps and the origins of international funding of both the conflict and humanitarian aid; (2) the future of restrictions and acceptance of nuclear weap-ons in North Korea and Iran; and (3) the implications of Chinese commercial diplomacy in the Middle East.

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TECHNOLOgYModerator: Nathan Ie, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

Tech Innovation in Asia: Building Up, Breaking Down, and BankrollingTechnological innovation has been the largest component of sustained economic growth in the history of industrialized economies. In his hallmark paper, Stanford Professor of Economics Mo-ses Abramovitz found that while increases in capital and labor inputs have historically account-ed for only 15% of economic growth, increases in innovative activity accounted for the majority 85%.

What does it take to promote innovation? We’ll explore how Asian countries are building up their tech startup ecosystems, breaking down barriers to innovation, and bankrolling the pursuit of disruptive innovation. Specifically, the Technology panels will examine how tech firms in Asia are innovating and growing -- diving into the role of government (or lack thereof) in each geog-raphy, the persistence of innovation in the face of censorship, and the impact of capital markets on innovative activity.

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PRE-CONFERENCE TOURSDelegates will have the opportunity to explore the historical landmarks in Boston and tour the Harvard campus.

OPENINg CEREMONYThe Opening Ceremony features important Harvard officials, prominent leaders in academia, business, and other fields who will welcome the delegates to HPAIR and to Harvard.

INTERNATIONAL NIgHTDelegates showcase their musical, oratorical, artistic, and creative talents in cultural performances alongside Harvard’s student cultural groups.

gALA DINNERThe Closing gala Dinner is a black-tie celebration for all conference participants and features important speakers delivering thoughtful speeches to summarize the conference.

MEDIA COVERAgEThe national US news services, as well as leading Harvard publications cover the conference.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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PAST CORPORATE SPONSORSDaimler AgSamsunggooglegEgoldman SachsBCgDeloitteHPThe Asian Wall Street Journal

Past HPAIR corporate and institutional sponsors have benefited from:• Involvement in the largest annual Harvard event in Asia and the largest student

event in the Asia-Pacific Region • A chance to participate in a dynamic program bringing together the world leaders

in politics, academia, business, development, and science• The opportunity to promote products and services in a highly visible and widely

respected forum• Targeted recruitment: sponsors obtain direct access to students interested in

working in Asia through participation in the conference and through a career fair

SUPPORTING HPAIR

PAST INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORSThe Reischauer Institute for Japanese Studies The Fairbank Center for East Asian Research The Korea Institute The Harvard Asia Pacific Review The Korea Foundation The Korea Society The Lee Foundation The Harvard University Asia Center The SIFE Foundation

MicrosoftAppleJapan AirlinesLufthansaKorean AirJP MorganProctor and gambleCNN

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EZRA F. VOgELChairman of the Board of Advisers, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Emeritus

RICHARD N. COOPERMaurits C. Boas Professor of International Economics

CARTER J. ECKERTYoon Se Young Professor of Korean History, Acting Director of the Korea Institute

ANDREW D. gORDONLee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History

ALASTAIR IAIN JOHNSTONgovernor James Albert Noe and Linda Noe Laine Professor of China in World Affairs

WILLIAM C. KIRBYT.M. Chang Professor of China Studies, Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration, Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor, Chairman of Harvard China Fund

BOARD OFADVISERS

RODERICK MACFARQUHARLeroy B. Williams Professor of History and Political Science

JOHN PARKAssociate, Project on Managing the Atom, Kirkland House Resident Tutor

DWIgHT H. PERKINSHarold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy, Emeritus

SUSAN J. PHARREdwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Director of the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

ANTHONY J. SAICHDaewoo Professor of International Affairs, Director of the Ash Center for Democratic governance and Innovation, Director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia

RICHARD VIETORPaul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean for the Asian Initiative

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ORGANIZINGCOMMITTEE

Whan LeeExecutive Director

Asia Conference

Eric LiExecutive Director

Harvard Conference

CONFERENCE PROgRAMMINgJulie Chang, Director

Jasmine griffin, DirectorArtur Meller

Michael AverellOlivia Campbell

Hillary DoAmy Jim

Hamna NazirShawheen Rezaei

CORPORATE RELATIONSAustin Wu, Director

Olivia Angiuli, DirectorVivian Hua

Ted Ko

DESIgNDean Shu, Director

Lance Katigbak

DELEgATE RELATIONSJoanne Low, Director

Kami ChoiMasahiro Kusunoki

MARKETINg AND COMMUNICATIONSCharles Wong, Director

Margarita Kostova, DirectorLloyd Chen

Shirley Choicer

OPERATIONSIkaika Ramones, Director

Loretta Fan, DirectorIsabel DocalKeon Ho Lim

Melinda SongJohan Zhang

TECHNOLOgYMonica Chao, Director

Kewei Li

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CONTACT USWhan Lee

Executive DirectorAsia Conference

whanlee@hpair.org

Eric LiExecutive Director

Harvard Conferenceericli@hpair.org

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