As China's influence continues to grow internationally, what role will the United States be able to play in its transformation? That's the topic of a free lecture this week at University of the Pacific in Stockton.

UOP alumnus Patrick McDowell is the Wall Street Journal Bureau Chief for Southeast Asia and he will explore the U.S.'s role with China when he returns to his alma mater this week. Insight speaks with McDowell about what he's learned living and working in China.

• "The Asian Century: Is The U.S. Missing Its Pivot to the World’s Most Vital Region?", lecture with Patrick McDowell '81