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In light of the current unprecedented global changes and challenges, understanding economic trends and seizing growth opportunities has become more crucial than ever. As the world navigates through these shifts, it's imperative for enterprises to adapt and capitalize on emerging trends.


Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), the British Chamber of Commerce in China and CKGSB Big Data Economic Research Center are co-organizing the 8th Economic Symposium, bringing together corporate executives, economists, investors, and academics to delve into the latest macroeconomic trends and the business environment in China, as well as its impact on the broader Asian economy.


The symposium will focus on business confidence and opportunities within China's economic landscape. It will shed light on key drivers such as technological innovation, energy transition, and investment. We will also explore what these mean for foreign and Chinese businesses, and their implications for the regional economy, too.

Jun 18, 2024

14:00 - 17:45 GMT+8

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Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Oriental Plaza Tower E2
20th Floor

Beijing, China

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Agenda

  • 14:00 - 14:15Welcome Remarks and Opening Keynote

    Ira Zaka

    Associate Director – Global Marketing and Communications of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

    Li Haitao

    Dean, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, and Director of the Family Business Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

    14:15 - 15:50Part 1: Gauging Business Confidence in China
    In the ever-changing landscape of China's business environment, maintaining and enhancing confidence among enterprises, both domestic and multinational, is paramount for sustained growth and success. This session aims to bring together leading academics, economists and industry experts to delve into the factors influencing business sentiment and discuss strategies to bolster confidence in the Chinese market.

    Li Haitao

    Dean, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, and Director of the Family Business Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

    Li Wei

    Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Asia and Oceania, Director of Case Center and Director of Big Data Economic Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

    Yu Yongding

    Academician at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

    Erica Li

    Professor of Finance and Director of China Industrial Policy Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)

    15:50 - 16:05Tea break
    16:05 - 17:15Part 2: Unlocking Future Opportunities in China
    Amidst the rapid evolution of China's economic landscape, the exploration of future opportunities becomes imperative for organizations seeking sustained growth and relevance. This session will focus on emerging technologies, energy transition, and investment prospects, with industry pioneers leading discussions on forward-looking strategies and innovations in China's dynamic business landscape.

    Robert Xiao

    Director, Beijing of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network

    Qiyuan Xu

    Senior Fellow at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

    17:15 - 17:20Closing Remarks

    Rachel Tsang

    MD at BritCham China

    17:20 - 18:00Networking and Refreshments

Speakers

  • Yong Gao (Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability at Bayer China)

    Yong Gao

    Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability at Bayer China

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  • Erica Li (Professor of Finance and Director of China Industrial Policy Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB))

    Erica Li

    Professor of Finance and Director of China Industrial Policy Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)

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  • Li Haitao (Dean, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, and Director of the Family Business Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business)

    Li Haitao

    Dean, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, and Director of the Family Business Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

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  • Eleanor Olcott (China Technology Correspondent at Financial Times)

    Eleanor Olcott

    China Technology Correspondent at Financial Times

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  • Rachel Tsang (MD at BritCham China)

    Rachel Tsang

    MD at BritCham China

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  • Li Wei (Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Asia and Oceania, Director of Case Center and Director of Big Data Economic Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business)

    Li Wei

    Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Asia and Oceania, Director of Case Center and Director of Big Data Economic Research Center at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

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  • Robert Xiao (Director, Beijing of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network)

    Robert Xiao

    Director, Beijing of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network

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  • Qiyuan Xu (Senior Fellow at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

    Qiyuan Xu

    Senior Fellow at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

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  • Yu Yongding (Academician at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

    Yu Yongding

    Academician at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

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  • Ira Zaka (Associate Director – Global Marketing and Communications of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business)

    Ira Zaka

    Associate Director – Global Marketing and Communications of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

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