How can we unlock new sources of growth?

Chinese Economy: Fully Emerged?

January 21, 2026
09:00–09:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

For over four decades, China has crafted a hybrid growth model that blends planning, innovation, and global integration. This has driven remarkable gains in manufacturing, clean energy, and, more recently, artificial intelligence. As pressures and stakes rise, what will define the next chapter of this alternative model? This session was developed in collaboration with China Global...
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Speakers

DJ
Dong Junfeng
Chairman
China UnionPay
EP
Eswar Prasad
Professor
Cornell University
TW
Tian Wei
Host, World Insight with Tian Wei
China Global Television Network (CGTN)
CT
Carlson Tong
Chairman
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
SR
Sandy Xu Ran
Chief Executive Officer
JD.com
ZM
Zhu Min
Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee
China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE)

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