Outlook on China

China has reoriented its economic model to focus on “new quality productive forces”, looking to capitalize on technological advancements to upgrade its industries. What results can a technology-led model yield for the Chinese economy and which future industries will drive this shift?

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  • Foresight on China Start-ups

    Foresight on China Start-ups

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Shery Ahn, Haojun Jia, Angela Zhang Huyue, Yuxiang Zhou

  • Where Is Belt and Road Heading?

    Where Is Belt and Road Heading?

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Yuen Yuen Ang, Rania Al-Mashat, Qian Chaoyang, Wang Guan

  • Manufacturing in a Fragmented World

    Manufacturing in a Fragmented World

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Jay Lee, Li Dongsheng, Zongchang Liu, Peng Sen, Dany Qian Jing

  • Opening Plenary

    Opening Plenary

    45 minutes

    Speakers: Gim Huay Neo, Zhang Gong

  • Electric Vehicles in the Intelligent Age

    Electric Vehicles in the Intelligent Age

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Chen Xinhong, Gürcan Karakaş, Li Xin, Ni Jun, Ya-Qin Zhang

  • Understanding China's Approach to AI

    Understanding China's Approach to AI

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Kian Katanforoosh, Yang Lan, Angela Zhang Huyue, Zhou Yunjie

  • China's Economy: Analysed

    China's Economy: Analysed

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Jin Keyu, Joseph Luc Ngai, Eswar Prasad, Tian Wei, Zhu Min

  • Closing Remarks

    Closing Remarks

    15 minutes

    Speakers: Mirek Dušek, Li Wenhai, Qiu Baolin

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