Event Description:
Sixth EU Asia Top Economist Round Table
EU China Economic and Finance Forum
Driving Partnership Potential in EU China Trade and Investment
Topics:
The Benefits for Business of Forging Closer China EU Trade and Investment Relations
New Opportunities and Challenges for China EU Investment
Boosting China EU investment: A potential game changer
Finance Sector Reform in China: Greater Sustainable Growth and Investment
Becoming a Global Player: The Development of China’s Funds Sector Through Partnering with Europe
Providing a win-win: Key Reforms for More Sustainable Growth
FTZs: The Importance of Visionary Leadership to Reform China’s Economy
China’s Enduring Growth: Capitalising on Global Trends
Agenda:
12:15 - 13:00 Delegate Registration and Business Networking
Opening Session
13:15 - 13:50 Chairman
Mr. Alan Dukes, Chairman, Asia Matters
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Mr. Dietmar Schweisgut, Ambassador of the European Union to China
Key Address
H.E. Mr. Yu Hongjun, Vice Minister of International Department,
Central Committee of Communist Party of China
Key Address
Challenges and Opportunities for China's Economic Future
Mr Xiang Bing, Dean, Cheung Kong Graduate Business School (CKGSB)
Session 1: The China EU Investment Agreement and Creating a Framework for Greater Two Way FDI Flows
13:50 - 15:10 The Benefits for Business of Forging Closer China EU Trade and Investment Relations
Mr Laurence Barron, Chairman, Airbus Group China
New Opportunities and Challenges for China EU Investment
Gao Zhijkai, Vice Chairman, Sino-Europe United Investment Corporation
Boosting China EU investment: A potential game changer
Mr Huang Shan, Associated Managing Editor, Caixin Media
Audience Q&A
Session 2: Reforming the Finance Sector and The Internationalisation of the Renminbi
15:10 - 16:10 Finance Sector Reform in China: Greater Sustainable Growth and Investment
Dr. Jin Zhongxia, Director General, Financial Research Institute, People’s Bank of China
Becoming a Global Player: The Development of China’s Funds Sector Through Partnering with Europe’
Senior Representative, Asset Managers Association of China
Audience Q&A
16:10 - 16:30 Coffee/Tea Break
Session 3: Promoting Free Trade Zones (FTZ) and the Implications for China’s Economic Future
16:30 - 17:30 Providing a win-win: Key Reforms for More Sustainable Growth
Mr Sun Chenghai, Director General of Trade Development Bureau, Ministry of Commerce
FTZs: The Importance of Visionary Leadership to Reform China’s Economy
Mr Jörg Wuttke, Vice President and Chief Representative,BASF & President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce
China’s Enduring Growth: Capitalising on Global Trends
David Wu, PwC China Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Leader, Lead Partner, PwC Beijing
Audience Q&A
Closing Session
17:30- 17:45 Summary by Round Table Chairman, Mr Alan Dukes
Business Networking Reception
17:45 - 19:00
Speakers:
Mr. Dietmar Schweisgut, Ambassador of the European Union to China
Mr. Yu Hongjun, Vice Minister of International Department Central Committee of Communist Party of China
Mr Xiang Bing, Dean, Cheung Kong Graduate Business School (CKGSB)
Mr Laurence Barron, Chairman, Airbus Group China
Gao Zhijkai, Vice Chairman, Sino-Europe United Investment Corporation
Mr Huang Shan, Associated Managing Editor, Caixin Media
Dr. Jin Zhongxia, Director General, Financial Research Institute, People’s Bank of China
Senior Representative, Asset Managers Association of China
Mr Sun Chenghai, Director General of Trade Development Bureau, Ministry of Commerce
Mr Jörg Wuttke, Vice President and Chief Representative,BASF & President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce
David Wu, PwC China Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Leader, Lead Partner, PwCBeijing
Mr Alan Dukes, Round Table Chairman