# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Western-dominated world we have known for the past three hundred years is coming to an end. Two Asian 'superstates', China and India, account for more than a third of the world's population and have the potential to wield enormous economic and political power. How will these countries navigate their growing roles on the world stage? What are the implications for commerce, international law and the fight against climate change?

Vince Cable has followed China and India for decades. In Eclipsing the West he offers a compelling account of what the rise of the Asian superstates means for the future.

£12 + booking fee

About Vince Cable

Vince Cable is a Visiting Professor at London School of Economics and Political Science and a Distinguished Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute. He was previously UK Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade. He has a PhD in economics from the University of Glasgow and in the 1990s worked as Chief Economist for Shell. His books include 'The Storm' (2009), 'After the Storm' (2015), 'Open Arms' (2017), 'Money and Power' (2021) and 'The Chinese Conundrum' (2022).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/vince-cable-eclipsing-the-west-china-india-and-the-forging-of-a-new-world/200030048019800
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leeds
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hyde Park Book Club
- **lat**: 53.8152954
- **long**: -1.5634505
- **full address**: Hyde Park Book Club, Dotties Flowers, 27 Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1BL, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world being held?
  - **A:** Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Hyde Park Book Club, Dotties Flowers, 27 Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1BL, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world?
  - **A:** Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world is organized by Leeds Lit Fest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Vince Cable: Eclipsing the West - China, India and the forging of a new world sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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