History and experience around the world have shown that building bridges brings about positive change. Managing partner @joannachiu persuasively defended engaging with Chinese institutions and won a debate at @osloff, with an audience vote swing of 14%. 1/
Our managing partner @joannachiu went head to head with @isaacstonefish in Oslo as they argued over the moral and strategic tradeoffs of engagement versus distance. It's a complex issue, but thoughtful debates like these help mitigate polarization and foster understanding.
Growth in Canada’s exports to China was led by energy products.
Latest trade figures from @StatCan_eng. Analysis from @Canada_China:
https://t.co/wlmg8BBpCA
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Complex issues well articulated by @joannachiu and @isaacstonefish.
All engagement with China is mediated by the state, even if it is presented as authentic to activate liberal beliefs, so a precondition of engagement is always a clearly defined purpose.
Should journalists accept restrictions to report from inside China or does doing so compromise their independence?
@joannachiu (@nuoraglobal) and @isaacstonefish debate the tradeoffs between access and ethics, and whether reporting from within China requires compromises that are worth making.
Watch the debate from @OsloFF, produced in partnership with the @HRF. Streaming now.
Does China's leadership change the case for engagement?
@joannachiu, Managing Partner of @nuoraglobal, and @isaacstonefish, CEO and Founder of Strategy Risks, debate whether cooperation should depend on who's in power and whether a conflict over Taiwan would change where the line should be drawn.
Watch the live @OsloFF debate now and let us know your thoughts. Produced in partnership with @HRF.
🎥 @joannachiu debates @isaacstonefish on a key foreign policy question:
Is it ethical to engage with Chinese state institutions?
The live audience found Joanna's case more persuasive. Do you agree?
Watch: https://t.co/6W3525AerX
Vote: https://t.co/v1lmrweY76 @OpentoDebateOrg
History and experience around the world have shown that building bridges brings about positive change. Managing partner @joannachiu persuasively defended engaging with Chinese institutions and won a debate at @osloff, with an audience vote swing of 14%. 1/
Can we talk about the @osloff debate venue for a moment? The event, which was co-hosted by @opentodebateorg and was taped for release later across the U.S. on public radio, took place inside the magnificent theatre at the @OsloKonserthus in Oslo, Norway. 👇
Debating in a concert hall, then analyzing audience vote stats, is a peak nerd moment. We founded @nuoraglobal on the idea that custom research teams built from Asia’s top experts can improve decision-making. Grateful that the audience at @OsloFF agreed, and huge thanks to @opentodebateorg for the opportunity and Isaac for being a great opponent!
I learned a lot from @JohnDonvan’s incredible body of debate work and from conversations with the @OpentoDebateOrg team about how arguing better — not less — can reduce polarization and increase understanding. Stay tuned for the podcast and YouTube episode! Follow @nuoraglobal for more nerdiness.
History and experience around the world have shown that building bridges brings about positive change. Managing partner @joannachiu persuasively defended engaging with Chinese institutions and won a debate at @osloff, with an audience vote swing of 14%. 1/
History and experience around the world have shown that building bridges brings about positive change. Managing partner @joannachiu persuasively defended engaging with Chinese institutions and won a debate at @osloff, with an audience vote swing of 14%.
This has definitely reignited my interest in debating! It's a great way to examine complex issues from all angles. Who wants a round next?
Thank you @OpentoDebateOrg@OsloFF@isaacstonefish@JohnDonvan, and all the organizers! Recap coming up in @nuoraglobal's next newsletter.