Moderated by David Rosenberg, Professor from the Center for Corporate Integrity in Zicklin School, Baruch College, this lecture provides an overview of free-market principles and economic liberalization and invites two expert speakers reflecting and introducing the contemporary economic environment and development in China and Africa.  Siyuan Song, Professor at Northwest University, Xi’an, China, presents the topic: Conflict between economic development & environment protection of China from 1973 to today and Elias T. Ayuk, Independent Researcher and Consultant on environmental issues in Africa, presents the topic: From a social science to operate to a sustainable development license to operate: the imperative for environmental stewardship.