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Event Details


China's economic recovery after Covid is not as fast as many had expected, and its slowdown has negatively impacted the Hong Kong economy. Therefore, this timely Conference will examine the outlook of China's economy and how China faces its challenges, as well as stimulating some deeper thinking about how businesses in Hong Kong are adjusting to the new positioning of the city.


After achieving double-digit growth rates for more than 3 decades, China is trying to shift from being an export-led economy to one that is innovation and consumption-driven. While there are many existing and exciting new business opportunities, international investors are cautiously studying China's economic outlook.


Furthermore, international companies are grappling with the new reality of doing business in China in a very different and tense geopolitical environment. Perceived heightened risks, rising debt levels, shifting regulatory landscape, a demographic change and headwinds in the property sector, etc. are all considerations for the international executive. Despite the many challenges, China is still a formidable economy.


What are the prospects of change and continuity in China, and the associated business challenges and opportunities for international businesses? At a time of a rocky US-China relationship, how should business executives engage with their company headquarters? What about the innovative new economy in China? Does that provide new opportunities for companies? What is Hong Kong's business role in this changing China? Given the fact that the global perception of Hong Kong is evolving, how can companies in Hong Kong maintain their competitive edge when it comes to doing business with China?


After 4 years of hiatus, AmCham is reviving its China Conference on April 8. This conference features senior government officials, China experts, and business leaders to discuss the challenges the Chinese economy faces, the transformation underway, and the opportunities in this new environment.


Remarks:

  • Closed door & closed to the media
  • Please click on the speakers' head to read their bios

Preliminary Program

1:00 pm Registration starts 

1:35 pm Welcome Remarks by Chairman Geoff Siebengartner

1:40 pm Opening Remarks by US Consul General Gregory May

1:45 pm Keynote Speech 1 by Acting Commissioner MFA HK Li Yongsheng 

2:00 pm Keynote Speech 2 by Financial Secretary Paul Chan

2:15 pm Panel 1: China's New Innovative Economy

3:25 pm Panel 2: Business Strategy in a Changing China

4:35 pm Panel 3: Hong Kong's Role in China's Economy

5:45 pm Closing Keynote Speech by Jin Keyu, China Economist, LSE 

6:30 pm Closing Remarks

6:35 pm Conference Cocktails

7:30 pm End of Conference 

Panel Discussion

Panel 1: China's New Innovative Economy

Join an illuminating discussion with a panel of experts on what is going on in China's innovative new economy, such as AI development, roll out of ChatGPT, renewable energy, electric vehicles, wireless network technologies and applications, etc. Let this discussion stimulate you on future business opportunities.

Panel 2: Business Strategy in a Changing China

Is China still an attractive market for foreign companies? Join this panel of experts with deep knowledge and experience in China on the challenges and opportunities in this currently evolving market amidst the politicization of global trade and the continuing geopolitical tension.

Panel 3: Hong Kong's Role in China's Economy

What is Hong Kong's business role in this changing China? Given the fact that the global perception of Hong Kong is evolving, what is the competitive advantage for companies in Hong Kong when it comes to doing business with China?

Speakers

Yongsheng Li (Acting Commissioner at The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong)

Yongsheng Li

Acting Commissioner at The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong

Paul Chan (Financial Secretary at HKSAR Government)

Paul Chan

Financial Secretary at HKSAR Government

Keyu Jin (China Economist, London School of Economics)

Keyu Jin

China Economist, London School of Economics

Gregory May (Consul General at U.S. Consulate General for Hong Kong & Macau)

Gregory May

Consul General at U.S. Consulate General for Hong Kong & Macau

Kurt Tong (Managing Partner, The Asia Group; Former US Consul General in HK & Macau)

Kurt Tong

Managing Partner, The Asia Group; Former US Consul General in HK & Macau

Kin Chan (Chief Investment Officer at Argyle Street Management Ltd)

Kin Chan

Chief Investment Officer at Argyle Street Management Ltd

George Chen (Managing Director & Co-Chair of Digital Practice at The Asia Group)

George Chen

Managing Director & Co-Chair of Digital Practice at The Asia Group

Derek Cheung (Founding Managing Partner and CEO of Ascendent Capital Partners)

Derek Cheung

Founding Managing Partner and CEO of Ascendent Capital Partners

Katherine Cheung (Partner at Dorsey & Witney)

Katherine Cheung

Partner at Dorsey & Witney

Spencer Deng (CEO & Co-founder of Dorabot Inc.)

Spencer Deng

CEO & Co-founder of Dorabot Inc.

Zak Dychtwald (Author of Young China; Founder at Young China Group)

Zak Dychtwald

Author of Young China; Founder at Young China Group

David Lie (Chairman at China Concept Consulting)

David Lie

Chairman at China Concept Consulting

Wilfred Ng (Partner at Bird & Bird)

Wilfred Ng

Partner at Bird & Bird

Tatman Savio (Partner, International Trade at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP)

Tatman Savio

Partner, International Trade at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

James Sun (Head of Asia at Tradeweb)

James Sun

Head of Asia at Tradeweb

Eddie Tam (Founder & CEO of Central Asset Investments)

Eddie Tam

Founder & CEO of Central Asset Investments

Brian Wong (Fellow, Centre on Contemporary China and the World at HKU)

Brian Wong

Fellow, Centre on Contemporary China and the World at HKU

Charles Wong (CEO of Silkwave Holdings)

Charles Wong

CEO of Silkwave Holdings

Yongping Zhai (Senior Advisor at Tencent)

Yongping Zhai

Senior Advisor at Tencent

Wenzhong Zhang (Founder & Chairman of Wumei Holdings Group)

Wenzhong Zhang

Founder & Chairman of Wumei Holdings Group

Yeqing Zheng (General Counsel at XPENG)

Yeqing Zheng

General Counsel at XPENG

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Venue

Venue

AmCham HK Community Hub
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
22/F Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building, 8-10 Duddell Street

AmCham Community Hub, Hong Kong SAR (China)

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

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