2022 Two Sessions - the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Fifth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) kicked off on March 4 and 5 respectively in Beijing. These two events are the annual gatherings of the nation’s top legislature and its top body of political advisers. Delegates and party members from all over the country attend the sessions where key political and economic issues are discussed and central decisions are made. Since the Two Sessions are giving the political and economic direction for the year to come, they are a central indicator for China analysts and the international business community to understand China's political and economic priorities and assess their impact on business. 

Join our seminar to hear an in-depth analysis of the Two Sessions outcomes.  

Agenda:

14:30-14:35 Opening remarks by Dr Ioana Kraft, the General Manager of European Chamber Shanghai Chapter.

14:35-15:05 Keynote speech: Highlights of the Work Report - Suggestions by national legislators and proposals from political advisors; Key commitments on developing sectors and projects in 2022 by Mr Yuanxin Liao, Analyst of Control Risks

15:05-15:35 Keynote Speech: Interpretation and Analysis - Implications on multinational companies running in China; Influences on regional and global economy by Mrs Mattie Bekink, China Director Economist Corporate Network, The Economist Group

15:35-15:45 Q&A

15:45-15:50 Closing remarks by Dr Ioana Kraft, the General Manager of European Chamber Shanghai Chapter.

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Participants must maintain proper social distancing norms and abide by the Shanghai Municipal Government’s Epidemic Prevention and Control Rules (eg. wearing masks and so on). If you do not follow the relevant regulations, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China assumes no responsibility for any of your physical discomfort caused during and after the event. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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Speakers

Ms. Mattie Bekink

China Director, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, The Economist Group

Ms. Mattie Bekink

China Director, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, The Economist Group

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Mattie Bekink is responsible for the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network’s China strategy, including programme development and client engagement across China.
Ms Bekink has extensive experience in the public, private and policy sectors. Prior to joining The Economist Group, she was the Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in the Netherlands. She also ran an eponymous consulting business, advising businesses, universities and non-profit organisations on China policy, strategy, public affairs, and CSR. Ms Bekink practiced law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, has worked with the US-Asia Law Initiative at NYU Law School and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative China Program, and served in the legal department at General Motors China.
Ms Bekink has a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and a JD from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Mr. Yuanxin Liao

Analyst, Control Risks

Mr. Yuanxin Liao

Analyst, Control Risks

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Yuanxin Liao is an analyst with Control Risks, based in Shanghai, China. His responsibilities include identifying and assessing operational, political, reputational, regulatory and corruption risks for clients investing and operating in the North East Asia region.

Before joining Control Risks, Yuanxin worked as a business reporter with Caixin Media, covering business news in the FMCG, sports and education industries. He also coordinated international conferences in both China and the US.

Yuanxin holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from Peking University.

Dr. Ioana Kraft

Associate Director, X-PM Transition Partners

Dr. Ioana Kraft

Associate Director, X-PM Transition Partners

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Ioana has been based in Shanghai since 2003 where she worked for the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) from 2004 to 2022. From 2009 to 2022 she served as General Manager of the Chamber’s Shanghai Chapter and was responsible for implementation and development of European Chamber objectives, visibility, and advocacy activities on a regional level in Shanghai and neighbouring regions.
Ioana is currently an Associate Director with X-PM Transition Partners, a leading European Executive Interim and Transition Management firm with teams in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. X-PM is part of the WIL group, a network of 13 firms operating in 35 countries that deliver interim and transition solutions to clients around the world and offers a unique international “multi-sourcing” model that leverages the assets of each member firm and ensures the best assignments globally.
A German-qualified lawyer, Ioana practiced with a German law firm in Shanghai from 2003 and 2004. She also holds a PhD degree in law from Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, where she worked from 1999 to 2003 as a Senior Research Assistant focussing on the areas of Civil Law, Insurance Law, Comparative Law, International Private Law and Labour Law.

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