SPEAKER
Michael Ipson
International Banker (retired)
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
WACMB July 2025 Dinner Lecture
Overview
The U.S.-China relationship faces major challenges as the two nations
pursue their respective objectives. Comments in the press are often
erroneous and various aspects of the relationship do not get the attention
they deserve. In this illustrated presentation Michael Ipson provides an
up-to-date outline of the complexities of interactions between the United
States and China. He will explore the benefits and challenges for each
country, ranging from immigration and education to financial markets,
investments and trade.
Michael Ipson is a China specialist and retired international banker. As
a commercial banker he lived and worked in Hong Kong for over 20 years
with Chemical Bank (now incorporated into JP Morgan). He subsequently
spent 5 years in Beijing with the International Finance Corporation (IFC),
a member of the World Bank Group. He earned a BA from UC Berkeley,
an MA in East Asian Regional Studies from Stanford, and an MBA from
DePaul University.
Date and Times
- Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
- 5:30 PM: Registration
- 6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:45 PM: Speaker
Menu
- Salad: Spring Pea & Watermelon Radish Salad with Chickpeas & Crumbled Feta over a bed of California Field Greens with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- Bread and Butter
- Entree: Grilled Salmon Filet with a Mediterranean Salsa of Cucumber, Tomato & Cracked Green Olive over Apricot Cous Cous with a Sauté of Seasonal Vegetables
- Vegetarian Alternative: Colorful Bell Peppers Filled with Mediterranean Vegetable & Apricot Cous Cous Stuffing
- Dessert: Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Blueberries
Cost
- $45 for World Affairs Council members
- $55 for Guests
Registration
If you encounter difficulties with our online registration, please email info@wacmb.xyz or tel. 831-643-1855 to reserve a spot by the close of registration – Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Registrations are now closed.
Location
Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93923
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