Shibani Mahtani

    Southeast Asia correspondent, Washington Post

    Shibani Mahtani is the Southeast Asia correspondent for the Washington Post, covering a 10-country turf from the Philippines to Indonesia and Myanmar. Prior to joining the Post last year, Shibani spent seven years as a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, most recently based in Chicago covering the Midwest. Before moving to Chicago, she covered Myanmar for the Journal from a base in Yangon from 2013 – 2016. Shibani was born and grew up in Singapore, and is a graduate of the London School of Economics and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

    All Sessions by Shibani Mahtani

    • Day 1

      Fri, May 31

    • 13:00  - 14:00
      Asia's undergoing transformative changes with shifts from the traditional bases of influence and power. Strongmen and authoritarianism seem to dominate politics, while China is gaining economic and political clout with its Belt and Road initiative. How are these shifts playing out, and what are the compelling stories to connect it all? Moderator: Keith Richburg
      General
      Where
      Meng Wah Complex T2, HKU




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