F.K. Tang Speaker Series Inaugural Event: Li Lu

The inaugural Frank Tang Speaker Series at Columbia Business School explores the vital role of Asian Americans in the American economic and social fabric. Li Lu, a three-time Columbia alumnus and prominent investor, highlights how immigration and integration underpin American prosperity, despite historical challenges of exclusion. The discussion emphasizes that the U.S.-China relationship, while geopolitically tense, remains economically interdependent, particularly in high-stakes sectors like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing. Li Lu underscores the importance of meritocracy and the need for Asian Americans to organize for safety and belonging. By bridging the gap between political and economic forces, the session advocates for a vision of peaceful coexistence, suggesting that the success of the American experiment in integrating diverse populations serves as a critical model for global stability in an increasingly interconnected world.