The Inaugural 2007 Lincoln Symposium: The U.S. and China in the 21st Century

The first annual Lincoln Symposium was held on December 3rd, 2007 at the University Club of Chicago. 

The rapid emergence of China as a world power is almost unprecedented in modern history.  Considering that the implications of China’s rapid emergence for the U.S. are both profound and complex, the Cline Center for Democracy decided to inaugurate its Lincoln Symposium series with a one day event focusing on this topic.  The conference  dealt with diplomatic, economic and legal issues.  The program’s speakers were drawn from both China and the US; they included a diverse, respected and distinguished group of government officials, corporate CEO’s, lawyers and public intellectuals.

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Platinum Sponsors

• Richard Cline
• University of Illinois School of Law
• Baker & McKenzie
• Anthony Petullo

Gold Sponsors

• The Center for International Business Education and Research
• Illini Leadership Council
• Illinois Tool Works
• Northern Trust Corporation
• Richard Romano
• World Trade Center Illinois