[Chamber Supported Event] Which way forward? Looking beyond China's sluggish economy （Simultaneous interpretation） Go back »
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Time2024-03-19 | 13:30 - 18:00
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Venue:Jade Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Kempinski Hotel
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Address:Jade Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Yansha Center, Liangmaqiao Road No.50
北京市朝阳区亮马桥路50号北京燕莎中心凯宾斯基饭店三层大宴会厅 -
Fee:Members: Free
* This event is supported by the European Chamber and will be conducted offline only. Please notice that participants' names, titles, and company information may be shared with the event organizer (CEIBS).
China is not the same place to do business that it was just a few short years ago. For the right companies and adventurous entrepreneurs, however, this new economic reality can offer not just challenges, but opportunities.
While the days of blockbuster growth may be over, measures introduced by the central government during this month’s Two Sessions could demonstrate a recognition of the need to stimulate sustainable, high-quality growth. Whether these initiatives are enough to help China navigate the significant headwinds that it faces – including everything from demographics to sluggish global demand and the unpredictable results of the upcoming US election – remains to be seen. Furthermore, a continuing shift in focus away from business and the economy toward politics and security raises questions as to the future shape of China’s economic landscape. Nevertheless, the Chinese market remains vast, with an entrepreneurial population and a foothold in some of tomorrow’s vital industries, like electric vehicles and solar energy.
How can businesses leverage China’s new economic reality and make it work to their benefit? What opportunities lie hidden amidst the gloomy headlines and muted figures? Can China pull off a surprise and return to pre-pandemic dynamism? Find out all this and more at this international forum, organised by CEIBS.
Agenda
Host of the event: Bala Ramasamy, Professor of Economics, Associate Dean, Director of GEMBA Programme, CEIBS
13:30-14:00 Registration
14:00-14:10 Welcome Address
- Bala Ramasamy, Professor of Economics, Management Committee Member, Associate Dean, Director of Global EMBA Programme, CEIBS
14:10-14:40 Keynote Speech
- Liu Shijin, Deputy Director of the Economic Affairs Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee; Former Deputy Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council
14:40-15:40 Future Perspectives of China’s Economy
- Xu Bin, Professor of Economics and Finance; Wu Jinglian Chair Professor in Economics
15:40-17:00 Panel Discussion & Q&A
Moderator:
- Bala Ramasamy, Professor of Economics, Associate Dean, Director of GEMBA Programme, CEIBS
Panelists:
- Mohsen Sabet, VT Industrial Technology; CEIBS alumnus
- Zhong Mei, Co-CEO of Kidsland International Holdings Ltd; CEIBS alumna
- Eric Xie, Executive President of BDR Thermea Group China; Chairman of the European Heating Industry Association China Branch of EUCCC; CEIBS alumnus
- Liu Hengwei, Secretary General of MNC Forum for Carbon Neutrality (MNC50)
- Mandy Zhang, Global CMO of smart Automobile; CEIBS alumna
17:00-18:00 Cocktails & Networking
Terms & Conditions
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Speakers
Mr. Bala Ramasamy
Dr. Bala Ramasamy is Professor of Economics, Associate Dean and Director of GEMBA Program at CEIBS. He joined CEIBS in 2006. He was the Associate Dean responsible for Accreditation and Learning Assurance between 2018-2020. Before joining CEIBS, Dr. Ramasamy was Professor of International Economics and Business and acting Director of Nottingham University Business School at the University of Nottingham in Malaysia.
In the 1980s and 1990s Dr. Ramasamy was a faculty member at Massey University in New Zealand and the University of Macau. He has wide experience teaching students of different backgrounds and cultures in mainland China, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and the UK.
Ms. Wang Hong
Dr. Wang Hong received her Ph.D. in Business Administration from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and pursued post-doctoral studies in Applied Economics at Fudan University. She is a recipient of the Special Government Allowance of the State Council and has been awarded numerous honours, including Shanghai Leading Talent and Shanghai Excellent Academic Leader. She has served as President of CEIBS and Professor of Management at CEIBS since September 2020, and Hengdian Group Chair Professor in Management since March 2021.
Mr. Shijin Liu
Mr. Liu is a professor and researcher. He is the former deputy president of the China State Council’s Development Research Center and serves as a Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Liu is an expert in economic theory and policy and industrial development.
Mr. Bin Xu
Dr. Xu is Professor of Economics and Finance, Wu Jinglian Chair Professor in Economics at CEIBS. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Fudan University in 1986 and 1989, and his Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University in 1995. Before joining CEIBS, Dr. Xu was a tenured faculty member at Warrington College of Business, University of Florida. He also taught as a visiting professor at Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, and worked as a consultant for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Mr. Mohsen Sabet
Mr. Mohsen Sabet is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in global leadership and business management. With a distinguished career as the Global COO, Mohsen has been responsible for driving overall strategy, expansion plans, sales, and business development, as well as overseeing the company's road map towards future products and services.
Operating across multiple countries, including Germany, the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Mohsen has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating global teams and fostering collaboration. By working closely with division and regional staff, Mohsen has successfully implemented functional process standardization and rigorous performance metrics, ensuring consistent operational excellence.
Mr. Eric Xie
Mr. Xie graduated from Shandong University with a major in management science and later received an MBA degree from CEIBS. He is currently the China Zone President of BDR Thermal Group. Before that, he served as the Deputy General Manager of Ariston Thermal Products (China) Co., Ltd., and the Market Project Manager of Intel Internet Center Global Launch Project Group.
Ms. Mei Zhong
Ms. Zhong was appointed as a director of Kidsland International Holdings Limited on April 26, 2017, and was reassigned as an executive director on May 24, 2017, primarily responsible for overseeing the group's operations in China. She serves as a director for Silverkids, Tianjin Yinlebao, Shanghai Haisile, Chengdu Haisile, Shenzhen Haisile, and Guangzhou Haisile, as well as the general manager for Beijing Haisile, Chengdu Haisile, Shenzhen Haisile, Guangzhou Haisile, and Beijing Kaiqile.
Mr. Hengwei Liu
Dr. Liu Hengwei has nearly 20 years of experience in energy technology, policy, strategy, and investment. He has worked in academia, industry, and high-end think tanks in China, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Liu possesses in-depth knowledge of global energy policies, markets, and geopolitics. He has published nearly 70 papers in prestigious journals at home and abroad, authored research reports, and holds national invention patents, utility model patents, and software copyrights.
Ms. Mandy Zhang
Ms. Zhang previously held multiple senior management positions at Daimler AG and the Mercedes-Benz brand, with expertise in areas such as marketing and sales, corporate strategy, and dealer management and training. In May 2021, she was appointed as the Executive Vice President of Audi China, responsible for marketing and sales-related activities for the Audi brand in China. She focused on strengthening local brand management, as well as collaboration with joint venture partners and dealer networks.