Black and white photo of the Great Wall of China winding through mountainous terrain with distant mountain peaks in the background.
Black and white photo of the Great Wall of China winding through mountainous terrain with distant mountain peaks in the background.

breaking down walls.

bringing back balance.

Business, Law, & Technology Conference

November 14, 2026
The Venetian Macao

13:00 - 19:00

As U.S.-China relations continue to be defined by competition and rivalry, the CBCRT’s inaugural conference will bring together young intellectuals and professionals from Mainland China, Europe, Australia, the United States, and Hong Kong to engage in interdisciplinary, bilingual, and cross-cultural dialogue on business, law, technology, and society. The majority of the panelists have U.S. law degrees, but their career paths are diverse. The setting will be the Venetian Ballroom in Macao, which will be ideal due to its unique historical blend of East and West cultures.

Free registration, up to 50 registrants permitted, with a waitlist if necessary. Drinks and snacks on site. Limited quantity of Shenzhen/HK ferry tickets available for reimbursement; please contact cbcrt@gmail.com for details. Dinner with speakers will follow for selected guests and attendees. Please click on the link below for more information.

Article discussing Macau society and future, featuring Justin Ko, a Canadian researcher. The piece covers Macau's integration plans, societal fears about the future, gambling's role, visa policies, economic diversification, and Hong Kong residents' perspectives.
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The Asia Balanced Relations Index

Who will be China’s New Leaders?

Centering

The Center for Balanced China Relations and Trade (CBCRT) was established by Justin Ko (高俊伟), a JD graduate of Harvard Law School, a PhD in Comparative Law scholar at the University of Macau, and a former research fellow at the Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre think tank in Hong Kong. The purpose of the CBCRT is to disseminate scholarly research on competition, comparison, and cooperation involving China for foreign countries that wish to balance their trade and political relations with China. The CBRCT also aspires to facilitate dialogue between Chinese and foreign educated intellectuals by organizing conferences and fostering cross-cultural understanding throughout the Greater Bay Area. At present, the center does not have a permanent location, but activities will be predominantly held in HK/Macao.

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Two men in suits shaking hands indoors, smiling, with architecture featuring large windows and marble details in the background.