How can we understand the next phase of China’s economic trajectory?

China’s pursuit of stability and “new quality productive forces” is reshaping its industrial base and, by extension, international value chains. The government’s drive to lead in strategic emerging industries and future technologies – from clean energy manufacturing to advanced semiconductors – combines industrial policy with massive domestic markets and rapid iteration. Yet the country’s economic trajectory also faces structural challenges in property, demographics and debt. The evolution of China’s innovation model will influence growth across Asia and beyond, reshape government and business strategy, and test the boundaries of international economic cooperation.

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  • Faster Drugs, Better Access?

    Faster Drugs, Better Access?

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Giovanni Caforio, Gong Yingying, Li Xin, Ren Minghui, Eric Tse S Y

  • Where Are We on Belt and Road?

    Where Are We on Belt and Road?

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Zou Yun

  • Renminbi and the World

    Renminbi and the World

    45 minutes

    Speakers: Robin Harding, Ashor Nick Sarupen, Zhu Ning

  • Opening Plenary

    Opening Plenary

    45 minutes

    Speakers: Gim Huay Neo, Alois Zwinggi

  • Is Finance Dividing Us?

    Is Finance Dividing Us?

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Victor L. L. Chu, Robin Harding, Ana Fernanda Maiguashca, Paul Chan Mo-po, Ashor Nick Sarupen

  • How Far Can China’s Innovation Model Go?

    How Far Can China’s Innovation Model Go?

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Stephen Engle, Feng Xingya, Chloe Mayenobe, Carlson Tong, Eric Tse S Y, Ya-Qin Zhang

  • Ageing as an Asset

    Ageing as an Asset

    45 minutes

    Speakers: David Jacob, Liu Qian, Olivia Siong, Kevin Strain, Chavalit Frederick Tsao

  • Why Biomanufacturing Is a Big Deal

    Why Biomanufacturing Is a Big Deal

    30 minutes

    Speakers: Massimo Portincaso, Joy Y. Zhang

  • Inside China’s Energy System

    Inside China’s Energy System

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Liu Shijin, Qin Yi, Namita Shah, Zhang Wenfeng

  • 15th Five-Year Plan, Unpacked

    15th Five-Year Plan, Unpacked

    60 minutes

    Speakers: Yuen Yuen Ang, Guo Lanfeng, Adam Tooze, Wang Guan, Wu Zuyu