"Reforms in China have come to a critical stage" Premier Wen Jiabao stated at the closing press conference of the Fifth Session of the 11th National People’s Congress on Wednesday. A push for further economic and political reform is according to Premier Wen, the way to face the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead for the future Chinese leaders.
Key political and economic documents like the Government Work Report, the Central Budget and the National Economic and Social Plan for 2012 were discussed and presented at what was one of the most interesting and globally covered political events this year.
Currency reform, housing prices, local government debt, private capital allowed in China’s financial sector and further political reform were some of the topics covered at this NPC. But what are the implications of what was discussed at the National People Congress for foreign invested enterprises in China?
On March 22nd, join us at the First Session of Capital Beat, the brand new European Chamber Quarterly Public Affairs Seminar with leading political experts:
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Mr. Mattias Lentz, Head of the Political Section, Delegation of the European Union to China |
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Mr. Gregory Gilligan, Managing Director, APCO Worldwide, Beijing |
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Professor He Fan, World Economy & Political Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) |
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Mr. Adam Dunnett (Moderator), Co-Chair of the European Chamber Government Affairs Forum |
Agenda:
16:00 - 16:30 Registration
16:30 - 16:40 Opening Remarks by European Chamber Secretary General Mr. Dirk Moens
16:40 - 17:15 Presentations by Speakers
17:15 - 18:15 Moderated Q&A
18:15 Networking drinks