China's Central Economic Work Conference took place from 10 to 12 December 2019, reviewing the country's economic progress in 2019 and mapping out economic plans for 2020.

This year’s readout mentioned “stability” 31 times, compared to 22 times in last year, which indicates a great emphasis on “stability”.  It followed on the heels of the 19th CPC National Congress and the Political Bureau Meeting rolling out their plans to transit China's economic development from a phase of rapid growth to a stage of high-quality development; to win three battles including preventing and resolving major risks, targeted poverty alleviation and pollution control; to accelerate housing reform, tax reform and other supply-side reforms. Premier Li Keqiang has also elaborated on specific issues to focus on in 2020.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to our seminar on key takeaways from 2019 China’s Central Economic Work Conference, on 17th January 2019. This seminar will feature Mr. Chen Long, Partner of Plenum, to discuss the highlights of China's Central Economic Work Conference and its implications on international businesses operating in China. Mr. Feng Chucheng, Partner of Plenum, will also share his valuable insights on the latest trends in personnel reshuffles at various tiers of governments.

Agenda

09:00 –  09:30 Registration

09:30 –  09:40 Welcome Remarks by Adam Dunnett, Secretary General, European Chamber

09:40 –  10:30 Presentation by Chen Long, Co-founder and Partner of Plenum

10:30 – 11:00 Presentation by Feng Chucheng, Partner of Plenum

11:00 – 11:30 Q & A

Views expressed by invited speakers do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

About Plenum

China has a profound impact on global investors and corporations, yet the people and numbers behind policymaking – what in hindsight often become drivers of reform, are often overlooked as early signals of change. Recognizing the gap in the field of China research, Plenum digs into the most important, yet least-known political and economic trends in China. Some of these trends are just emerging and not fully understood by English media/analyses—but they are the kind that may eventually catch the market by surprise.

The team behind Plenum is a group of seasoned China analysts with on-the-ground insights and experience. They aim to elevate clients’ understanding of China with a suite of briefings and data products that ensure their organizations have access to accurate, timely, and consistent information on China’s political, policy and macroeconomic developments.

Plenum.ai is founded in Washington, DC with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, China.

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Events are held in English and follow the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated.

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For further information contact Luyang Syvänen lsyvanen@europeanchamber.com.cn.

Speakers

Mr. Long Chen

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Plenum

Mr. Long Chen

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Plenum

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CHEN Long is co-founder and managing partner of Plenum, an independent consultancy advising global investors and multinational corporations on China. He manages Plenum’s research and is the lead economist. He started the career on the equity trading floors in Hong Kong and worked as the China economist for Gavekal Dragonomics until founding Plenum in 2019. He writes extensively on China’s economy, government policies, financial markets and geopolitics. His work is quoted frequently by the global media including the Financial Times, the Economist, and Bloomberg. A native Beijinger, he was educated at Peking University.

Mr. Chucheng Feng

Co-Founder and Partner of Plenum

Mr. Chucheng Feng

Co-Founder and Partner of Plenum

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Chucheng covers Chinese politics at Plenum, advising sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, and multinational corporations on political trends and personnel changes in China. Before founding Plenum, Chucheng worked at Blackpeak as a political risk associate, covering greater China and several Southeast Asian markets from Hong Kong. He also worked at Eurasia Group’s Washington DC office, where he advised hedge funds, private equities and mutual funds on investment strategy, and consulted for multinational corporations on Chinese politics’ impact to their businesses. Chucheng focuses his research particularly on elite politics, anti-corruption, and central-local relationships—the most important political drivers behind China’s policymaking.

Chucheng holds bachelor degrees in political science and history from University of California, Berkeley and a master degree in political science from Columbia University. He has been named an Anne H. Scott Memorial Scholar of Chinese Studies by Berkeley Institute of East Asian Studies, a Young Scholar by China Institute of International Studies, and a Young Leader by Council for the United States and Italy. A native Chinese, he is fluent in both mandarin Chinese and English.

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