China will convene its national legislature and top political advisory body for the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on the 4th and 5th March 2023 respectively.
Known as the ‘Two Sessions’(Lianghui), these annual meetings are attended by delegates and party members from across the country to discuss key political and economic issues and make central decisions. The Two Sessions are of particular interest to the international business community as it will set China’s political and economic precedent for the rest of the year.
The agenda for 2023 is set to be dominated by one topic in particular: Growth. As the country transitions from zero-COVID policy following the sharp pivot at the end of last year, there is hope that China will be able to rebound to the high-growth environment it had fostered pre-pandemic.
Join us on 22nd March for in-depth analysis and insights into the implications of the Two Sessions on businesses, the economy and the future of China.
Agenda Registration deadline: 20th March
How to pay:
Pay while registering or pay onsite on event day.
Advisory Council members: two free tickets for each member
Invoice: digital 普票 will be issued to registrants who applied when doing registration, in 10 work days after the event date
Agenda
16:00 – 16:05 Opening Remarks by Mr Steven Basart, General Manager, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Shanghai Chapter
16:05 – 16:30 Key Takeaways from the Two Sessions: What are the policy directions for 2023 by Mr Ether Yin, Co-founder and Head of Policy Research at Trivium China
16:30 – 16:55 Key issues for your 2023 China business from the Two Sessions by Mr Kent Kedl, Partner and Head of Greater China and North Asia, Control Risks
16:55 – 17:55 Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:
Mr Steven Basart, General Manager, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Shanghai Chapter
Panellists:
Ms Iris Yao, Director, Government Affairs, adidas
Mr Emmanuel Meril, Senior Director, Government affairs of COTY in China
Mr Ether Yin, Co-founder and Head of Policy Research at Trivium China
Ms Alessandra Cappelletti Phd Associate Professor, Head of Department of International Studies Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
17:55 – 18:10 Closing Remarks by Mr Steven Basart, General Manager, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Shanghai Chapter
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Advisory Council Policy
Members of the Advisory Council may receive complimentary admission to Chamber seminars, conferences and factory visits up to two attendees per event. Additional participants will be charged at the member rate.
Advisory Council members will still be charged the standard member rate for participation in training courses and special events, such as gala balls, government appreciation dinners, or admission to corporate social events/tournaments.
For further information contact Ms Maureen Dai at mtdai@europeanchamber.com.cn