China and the World

Horizon Scan: China Future Trends

June 27, 2024
09:45–10:15 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Understanding the Chinese context of a major global economy, with a rapidly advancing technological sector and an increasing emphasis on innovation, has never been more important. What are China's most pivotal socio-economic trends and what do they mean for the world?

This is a livestreamed session. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Speakers

JK
Jin Keyu
Professor of Economics
London School of Economics (LSE)
EP
Eswar Prasad
Professor
Cornell University

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