The most recent programs for the International Trade Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=978 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 11:32:28 GMT Scott Nova talked about laws and standards governing working conditions overseas for the people who make clothes and other goods sold in the U.S. in light of the previous month's factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 people. He explained the role U.S. based companies, communities, universities, and American consumers play in determining conditions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy Greenberg talked by video link from New York City about the creation of the world's first plastic handgun crafted by 3-D printers. The 16-piece plastic firearm, called "The Liberator," was created by the Texas-based company Defense Distributed, which had posted prototype blueprints of the gun parts online. On May 8, 2013, the State Department demanded the company take down the blueprints, saying it wants to review the files for compliance with arms export control laws governing shipping weapons overseas. The blueprint had thus far been downloaded more than 100,000 times, and was still posted on servers in other countries. YouTube videos of the gun were shown in the background. Mr. Greenberg responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered his weekly address from Mexico City. He talked about expanding trade with Latin America and reforming the immigration system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312543-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312543-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kenneth Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express, described the state of the global economy and the engines of job creation and financial growth. He was interviewed by David Rubenstein, President of the Economic Club of Washington, DC and responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312102-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Security and Exchange Commissioner Mary Jo White spoke to financial industry members about the role of the SEC and the impact of regulation on international financial markets. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312527-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Microsoft Research International VP Jeannette Wing and Jong-Guk Song talked about science and technology trends in Asia specifically in China, India and South Korea. Asian Perspectives on Science and Technology Policy: Contrasts and Commonalities with the U.S. Jeannette Wing, Vice President, Head of Microsoft Research International, Microsoft Corporation Creative Economy and Innovation Policy of Korea Jong-Guk Song, President, Science and Technology Policy Institute, Republic of Korea http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312495-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312495-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced his nominees for secretary of commerce, Penny Pritzker, and Mike Froman to be U.S. trade representative. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312499-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312499-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ian Fletcher, author of [The Conservative Case Against Free Trade] and senior economist for the Coalition for a Prosperous America, spoke about free trade. He explained how the U.S. switched from a protectionist policy to a free trade policy for political reasons during the Cold War, and talked about the effects of our annual trade deficit on the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310441-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iceland's President Olafur Grimsson spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon about the global race for resources in the Arctic. He spotlighted the impact of sea ice melt, concerns about security, managing fisheries and the ecosystem, shipping, and mapping Arctic resources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312101-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about international trade and business competition. Among the topics they addressed were education, energy policy, and immigration. They also talked about partisanship in Washington and its impact on policy making. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311928-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311928-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao spoke at the opening session of the 12th National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311367-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacob Frenkel talked about the different magatrends in the U.S. and European economies. He illustrated his presentation with PowerPoint. "Challenges Facing the Global Economic System" was a presentation at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) 2013 Economic Policy Conference held in the Washington Court Hotel.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311285-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311285-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Felmy talked about rising gas prices, oil and gas tax credits, the Keystone pipeline; and climate change proposals. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Obama meeting, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke about their agreement to improve trade relations between their two countries as well as the prime minister's "Abenomincs" economic plan. He also talked about Japan's future and U.S.-Japanese relations. He discussed the importance of Japan's relationship with China but said the U.S. and international community could pressure China to influence North Korea to prevent any future nuclear missile tests. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311130-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311123-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311123-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed key issues in the Canada-U.S. relationship, focusing on energy, the environment, and trade. The main topic was the Keystone XL Pipeline which would move crude oil from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, down to the Gulf of Mexico. Delays in the project had strained relations between the countries. A video about the issues was shown. Panelists referenced President Obama's State of the Union speech and some major comments made by the Canadian prime minister and the media. Panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Peter Van Dusen moderated. "Canada-U.S.: What's the Future for Energy, Environment and Trade?" was part of the [Maclean's]-CPAC "In Conversation" series of town halls. It was held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, minister of economy for the German Federal State of Thuringia, discussed the U.S. and European economies and their relationships. Ms. Yellen focused on factors contributing to a weak U.S. economic recovery, unemployment, and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Minister Machnig discussed the Eurozone financial crisis, major challenges of the European economy, and the impact of environmental and industrial policies on full employment and prosperity. "Restoring Shared Prosperity and Full Employment" wsa the luncheon program of the "Trans-Atlantic Agenda for Shared Prosperity" economic summit held by the AFL-CIO with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) of the Hans Boeckler Foundation at the AFL-CIO headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310926-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about international efforts to regulate the Internet, their opposition to government regulation of the Internet, and ways the U.S. can further engage in this issue. They also shared their experiences after attending the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) held in Dubai December 2012. The U.S., along with 55 other countries, voted against a treaty that would give governments more control over the Internet. "Some Countries Want the UN to Regulate the Internet. So, What's the Problem?" was a panel of the Innovation Policy Summit held during the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310385-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about China's economic future and the policy changes needed to move the country forward. Panelists included economic professors from China and the U.S., and the CEO of China Merchants Bank. The panel took place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, an annual event is attended by thousands of world leaders and experts in politics, economics, philanthropy and business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310560-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Campbell talked about relations between the United States and China. He said there will be "areas of miscommunication and disagreement" between the two countries but that a "sustained dialogue" would be the "prescription" to their relationship. The Assistant Secretary took questions from David Sanger, New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent, and from others in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310662-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thane Gustafson talked about his book, [Wheel of Fortune: The Battle for Oil and Power in Russia], in which he looks at how Russia's unstable political and economic systems could impact the country's oil output (12% of global oil supply) and what this could mean for the global economy. Hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310182-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about emerging economies such as China and India in comparison to the U.S. New York University professor and author of [White Man's Burden] William Easterly debated economist Dambisa Moyo, author of New York Times bestseller [Winner Take All]. Professor Easterly argued China is on a decline and that countries cannot have continued growth without a democratic system. Ms. Moyo disagreed with him, saying 2013 is about emerging economies, since they have no debt holding them back and many produce their own goods. [The Economist]'s Zanny Minton Beddoes moderated. This was part of [The Economist]'s "World in 2013 Festival," held at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309853-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, the Asia Society's Orville Schell, and ABC News' George Stephanopoulous, who moderated the event, talked about what's next in U.S.-China relations. Ambassador Locke said that there will be continuity in U.S.- China relations, and that the new Chinese leader Xi Jinping is "more at ease with people" but noted that it's too soon to get a "sense" of his policies.The event took place at the Asia Society in New York City http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309986-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Honorable Sir Mervyn A. King, governor of the Bank of England, talked about the United Kingdom's banking and economic crisis. Topics included his country's flat output, lending and take-home pay squeeze, commodities, and active exchange rate management as well as America's "fiscal cliff" issue and the global economy. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. After his address, he responded to questions from Roger Ferguson, Abby Cohen, and R. Glenn Hubbard. This lunch meeting of The Economic Club of New York was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309868-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan roup of senators briefed the media on the Magnitsky Act, which targets Russian officials deemed by the U.S. to have violated human rights, as well as the Russia-Moldova trade bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309823-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309823-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business community scholars and economists talked about the need for more U.S. entrepreneurial leadership in the world. They focused on the economy, immigration reform, and innovation. They were interviewed by Steve Clemons. This was part of the fourth annual Washington Ideas Forum.*held by The Atlantic, the Aspen Institute, and the Newseum in the Annenberg Theater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-9 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the U.S.-China relationship. They focused on the interdependence of the two countries' economies, tensions in the South China Sea, and other international issues such as Syria and Russia. At the end of the discussion they took questions from the audience. This panel was part of the Brooking Institution forum titled, "America and China in the Aftermath of Election and Succession: Paths and Pitfalls." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309522-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309522-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Damien Ma discussed the impact of new leadership in China on U.S-Sino relations. Topics included the president's trip to Asia and the Obama administration's second term focus on the Pacific Rim, social inequality and wealth disparity in China, and differences between new Chinese President Xi Jinping and his predecessor Hu Jintao. Mr. Ma responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vicki Needham talked by Skype about H.R. 6156, the Russia trade bill, specifically lingering concerns over 1974 human rights language. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309489-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT National Security Adviser Thomas Donilon previewed President Obama's trip to Southeast Asia that included stops in Myanmar, Burma, and Cambodia, where he was to attend a conference with Chinese and Russian leaders. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309461-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress fails to reach a new budget agreement. They also talked about the overall global economy, focusing on China. "Global Economic Outlook" was a panel of the [Wall Street Journal] CEO Council's fifth annual meeting, held at the Four Seasons Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of the U.S. 2012 elections for U.S.-Latin America policy opportunities regarding immigration, trade agreements, economic cooperation, and drug policy. They also discussed the rise of the Latino population and voters in the recent election and their impact on Obama administration immigration and trade policies. Topics included the implications of the legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states for drug policy in Mexico. In addition, the speakers compared China's relations with Latin and South America to its relationship with the U.S. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Philip Auerswald discussed his book, [The Coming Prosperity: How Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Global Economy]. Mr. Auerswald was interviewed at the "Fall for the Book" festival, held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308743-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308743-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Dimon talked about the state of the global economy. He said that bond markets would reject U.S. debt if Congress cannot reach an agreement on a federal budget. He also said JPMorgan did the government a favor by purchasing Bear Stearns, and lost up to $10 billion as a result. Mr. Dimon was interviewed by Mr. Haass and then responded to questions from members of the audience. This was part of the CEO Speaker series sponsored by the Corporate Program of the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308676-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308676-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about oil politics in the Persian Gulf. They focused in particular on Iraq, where a law dictating the use of oil profits had yet to be finalized and tensions continued over oil rights between the government in Baghdad and the Kurdish region. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308408-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine Lagarde talked about the state of the global economy. She said the IMF (International Monetary Fund) would likely forecast an overall downward economic trend globally, despite recent positive actions by central banks to provide some stimulus. She further said that "uncertainty" was one of the main drags on the global economy. She did, however, praise central banks, including the Federal Reserve, for recent efforts to improve economic growth through monetary policy. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308361-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Yergin talked about his book, [The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World]. It is a follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1992 book, [The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power]. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed by Steven Mufson, staff writer for [The Washington Post], while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program opened and closed with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-9 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum talked about their book, [That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back]. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They were interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Strawbridge talked about the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The day before President Obama asked the WTO to intercede in a dispute with China over the amount of subsidies it pays to auto parts manufactures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308253-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308253-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced new efforts to end subsidies for Chinese auto parts exports at a campaign stop in Cincinnati. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308237-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about trade relations with Russia and proposals for a Permanent Normal Trade Relationship (PNTR) as a means to improve American businesses and the economy. They responded to questions from the audience. Congress will consider the PNTR legislation along with the Magnitsky bill that addresses the death of Sergei Magnitsky and deny visas to Russian officials accused of human rights violations. Sergei Magnitsky was arrested for exposing government corruption and died while in prison. The passage of this legislation is harshly criticized by the Kremlin and could hurt relations between the two countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308009-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ro Khanna, a former deputy assistant secretary of commerce in a unit of the International Trade Administration, argued that the U.S. is, and will continue to be, a leader in manufacturing and innovation. Mr.Khanna responded to questions from members of the audeince at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307832-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their latest book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalism team of Barlett and Steele argue that Washington and Wall Street have dismantled the foundations of America's middle class through a series of actions over several decades. Chief among those destructive actions, they say,was deregulation of various industries and outsourcing of manufacturing jobs. They discussed the plight of the middle class with Juan Williams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307586-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Hofmeister discussed the economics of gas prices and the future of the oil industry. With gas prices on the rise again, many consumers have questioned the record profits of the oil companies despite the economic downturn. Mr. Hofmeister discussed how oil is priced, how that affects the gas that we buy domestically, and why gas prices change so quickly. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307912-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307912-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about oil production and distribution in Iraq, as well as challenges facing the industry in post-war Iraq. Iraq's crude oil production had been recovering, producing a significant jump in oil exports in 2012. And yet the growth in Iraq's oil sector exacerbated longstanding challenges, aggravating tensions between the central government in Baghdad and the Kurds, as well as fostering accusations of patronage and corruption on both sides. Following their remarks they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307613-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Coming up next, a discussion on the history of the gold standard. Three panelists-including author Lewis Lehrman-debate the origins, benefits, and drawbacks of the system. They also discuss why the U.S. left the gold standard, and the arguments for reinstating it. The New York Historical Society hosted this event and it's just over an hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306216-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Fallows talked about the rise of China's aerospace industry and China's new 5-year modernization plan that was announced in 2011. After his presentation he was interviewed by Jonathan Weber and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience in the Cubberley Theatre in Palo Alto. This event was held by the Commonwealth Club of California, in association with the World Affairs Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307016-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT International economist Dambisa Moyo talked about the huge impact of China's efforts to control basic resources around the world. She used some slides during her presentation, which was followed by a questions and answer session moderated by Professor Yang. This World Affairs Council of Seattle program, held at the Swedish Cultural Center, was sponsored by Microsoft. The co-presenters included the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Seattle University's Asian Studies and Global African Studies Programs, and the University of Washington African Studies Program and Evans School of Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306659-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306820-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fred Hochberg talked about findings of the Export-Import Bank's annual competitiveness report. He said that U.S. export opportunities are being challenged by countries that finance under-the-table trade deals outside established rules and norms, and that the U.S. is working with China and others to construct a new framework for export finance. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Hochberg responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306760-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT