China Conference by SCMP, Feb 21 JW Marriott Hong Kong

In 1978 China opened its doors to the world. Beginning a long journey of reform and opening up of its economy to international trade and investment, China has since experienced an incredible transformation. It has launched itself into ‘superpower’ status while lifting over 700 million people out of poverty and creating Chinese corporate giants to rival household names from East and West. From its role as sweatshop to the world to becoming the second-largest economy, China’s stature has evolved much over the past four decades. Today, it plays a significant part in the development of world-class technology, dictates cultural trends and is a key factor in the strategies of global businesses.

In 2019, the South China Morning Post’s China Conference returns to Hong Kong to examine China’s ascent over the past 40 years and chart its future path. Through a series of thorough evaluations of the global economic, social, cultural and geopolitical realms, speakers from China and the world will gather to debate what can be deduced from past behaviours and identify what the future holds. Critics of China’s impressive, unmatched growth and pace of reform claim there’s much work yet to do. Proponents expect much more to come. Join us to make up your mind as we predict the next 40 years in China’s evolution.

Speakers

Speakers highlights:

Confirmed speakers include:

• The Hon. Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• JoyChen, Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and former CEO headhunter for
  Fortune 500 companies and best-selling author and new-media creator for Chinese women

• Chen Shuang, JP, Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of China Everbright Limited

• George Yeo, Chairman, Kerry Logistics Network

• Dr Victor K. Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group

• Ronnie C. Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties

• Dr Jonathan Choi, GBS, BBS, JP, Group Chairman, Sunwah Group; Standing Committee Member, National Committee, CPPCC, PRC

• Prof Xie Maosong, Assistant to Secretary General and Senior Fellow, China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy; Adjunct Professor, CPC Central Party School

• Dr Wang Jian, Chairman of Technology Steering Committee, Alibaba Group

• Dr Brian Murray, Chief Economist, AIA Group

• Stephen Groff, Vice-President (Operations 2), East Asia, Southeast Asia And The Pacific, Asian Development Bank

• Fred Teng, President, AmericaChina Public Affairs Institute

• Prof. Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong, The Shenzhen Qianhai Authority

• Prof. Geng Xiao, Professor of Practice, Peking University HSBC Business School; Professor of Practice in Business and Economics, the University of Hong Kong

• Dr David Zweig, Chair Professor, Division of Social Science and Director, Center on China’s Transnational Relations, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

• Prof. Suzanne Choi, Professor of Sociology and Executive Committee Member, Gender Research Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Cai Danfeng, Founder, Trend Media; Global Shapers

• Scarlett Li, Former CEO, Channel V China; Founder of Zebra Media; "Global Leader of tomorrow" of the World Economic Forum

• Nisa Leung, Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners

• Xiangwei Wang, Editorial Advisor, South China Morning Post

• Dr Haywood Cheung, President, China Gold and Silver Exchange

• Yiwei Chen, Partner, Shenzhen Oriental Fortune Capital Investment Management

• Simon Loong, Founder and CEO, WeLab

• William Zheng, Deputy China Editor, South China Morning Post

• Daisy Guo, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Tezign; Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, Enterprise Technology

Agenda

8:00
Registration

8:50
Welcome remarks
Tammy Tam, Editor-in-Chief, South China Morning Post

9:00
Opening keynote

The Hon. Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive, HKSAR

9:05
Keynote

Prof Xie Maosong, Assistant to Secretary General and Senior Fellow, China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy; Adjunct Professor, CPC Central Party School

9:25
Keynote

5 ways China’s opening up changed the world
Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

9:45
CEO Panel: Carving out Hong Kong’s place in China’s future

Panellists:
Chen Shuang, JP, Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer, China Everbright Limited
Dr Victor K. Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group
George Yeo, Chairman, Kerry Logistics Network
Dr Jonathan Choi, GBS, BBS, JP, Group Chairman, Sunwah Group; Standing Committee Member, National Committee, CPPCC, PRC

Moderator: William Zheng, Deputy China Editor, South China Morning Post

10:30
Networking coffee break

11:00
Panel: Connecting the dots in the Greater Bay Area

Panellists:
Prof. Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong, The Shenzhen Qianhai Authority
Nisa Leung , Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners
Simon Loong, Founder and CEO, WeLab

Moderator: Dr David Zweig , Chair Professor, Division of Social Science and Director, Center on China’s Transnational Relations, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

11:45
Panel: Examining China’s approach to world diplomacy

Panellists:
Prof Geng Xiao , Professor of Practice, Peking University HSBC Business School; Professor of Practice in Business and Economics, the University of Hong Kong
Stephen Groff, Vice-President (Operations 2), East Asia, Southeast Asia And The Pacific, Asian Development Bank
Ronnie C. Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties
Fred Teng, President, AmericaChina Public Affairs Institute

Moderator: Xiangwei Wang, Editorial Advisor, South China Morning Post

12:30
Networking Luncheon

13:45
One on One Interview: Women Empowerment in China

Joy Chen, Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and former CEO headhunter for Fortune 500 companies

14:05
Panel: Women’s crucial role in China's future

Prof. Susanne Choi, Professor of Sociology and Executive Committee Member, Gender Research Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Yiwei Chen, Partner, Shenzhen Oriental Fortune Capital Investment Management
Daisy Guo, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Offer, Tezign; Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, Enterprise Technology
Scarlett Li, Former CEO, Channel V China; Founder of Zebra Media; "Global Leader of tomorrow" of the World Economic Forum

Moderator: Cai Dan-feng, Founder, Trend Media; Global Shapers

14:50
Panel: Improving the corporate landscape

Panellists:
Dr Haywood Cheung, President, Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange
Denis Ma, Head of Research, Hong Kong, JLL (TBC)
Gregory So, former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong

Moderator: Eugene Tang, Business Editor, South China Morning Post

15:30
Networking Coffee Break

15:45
Panel: The technology of tomorrow

Panellists:
Dr Wang Jian, Chairman of Alibaba Technology Committee, founder of Alibaba Cloud, honorary mayor of Yunqi Cloud Town and Xuelang Town and the Volunteer of 2050 Senior Executive, Nansha

Moderator: Chua Kong Ho, Technology Editor, South China Morning Post

16:30
Panel: Economic goals and the outlook for the next era

Panellists:
Dr Brian Murray, Chief Economist, AIA Group
Tom Gaffney, Regional Managing Director of CBRE Greater Bay Area & Hong Kong

Moderator:
Richard Harris, CEO, Port Shelter Investment Management

17:00
Closing remarks

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Why You Should Join

Meet wellknown speakers and gain unique insights into China's future development.

• 30+ High-ranking government officials, corporate chiefs and well-known entrepreneur speakers from China and Hong Kong

• 250+ Industry experts, government officials and business leaders from Hong Kong and China attending

• 12 Sessions of insightful discussions

• 4 Sessions to network with professionals and influencers alike to expand your business footprint

Ticket

Full access from 8am - 5pm for all speaking sessions, panel discussion and one networking luncheon.

Early-Bird Individual Ticket: HK$3,360 per person (15% Off) valid until January 27, 2019 - ended

Individual Ticket: HK$3,950 per person

Group Ticket for Two: $3,360 per person (15% off) valid until Feb 15, 2019

Group Ticket for Three: $3,160 per person (20% off) valid until Feb 15, 2019

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