财新传媒

Tentative Agenda

  • November 16
  • November 17
Time Topic
08:00 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:05 Welcome Speech
09:05 - 09:25 Keynote Speech: Expectations After the 18th Party Congress
09:25 - 09:35 Keynote Speech (pre-recorded)
09:35 - 12:00 Changes in the World Economy: Questions and Answers
The world economy has entered a period of turbulence and change: advanced economies have entered a sustained slump, and once-triumphant emerging economies also face difficulties and need to regain their vitality. The euro zone debt crisis is rattling the process of European integration, and globalisation faces new challenges. The problems are clear to see, but where are the solutions?
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Buffet
13:30 – 14:00 Keynote Speech: Reform is the Ultimate Investment
Breakout Sessions
14:00 - 15:45 Caixin Debate: The Debt Crisis: Once Again to the Rescue
*In association with A-Views / Caixin TV
The debt crisis has not been limited to Europe, as the euro zone debt crisis has triggered a new round of global financial panic and threatens the process of European integration; the U.S. debt cliff is acting as a drag on economic recovery; and China’s hidden debt, while overall speaking under control, presents structural concerns. The priorities and forms of the debt problems of all of the major economies differ widely, but are almost identical in nature. How can we assess past debt rescue measures? How can we more effectively escape the debt trap? During this economic downturn, how can we rebuild fiscal discipline? And how will this affect the economic recovery?
14:00 - 15:45 China and its Neighbours (Closed-door Meeting)
Ensuring peace and prosperity within the Asian region forms the basis for establishing China’s credentials as a major, responsible power. What are the main issues that a good-neighbour national policy must focus on in this new era?
14:00 - 15:45 Breaking the Trade Bottleneck
Faced with unstable external demand and increasing costs, the traditional export model now finds itself at an impasse. How can ”Made in China” identify its next comparative advantage? How can a basic balance be achieved in foreign trade, and how can its sustainable development be ensured?
15:45 - 16:00 Coffee Break
Breakout Sessions
16:00 - 17:30 Sino-Russian Cooperation: Opportunities in Siberia
*In association with St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
China and Russia are a natural fit in fields such as natural resources, industry and logistics. The complex combination of both countries’ basic strategic considerations must be fully taken into account in order to further expand bilateral trade and consolidate bilateral relations. What are the main concerns, restraints and key motivators in the development of bilateral trade and investment? What is required to free Siberia’s latent potential and its potential for the Asian markets in particular?
16:00 - 17:30 Chinese Direct Investment in the U.S.: Focus on California
Over the last decade, the State of California has attracted more investment than any other U.S. state due to its proximity to Asia, long-standing ties to China, and its remarkable technology, renewable energy, and telecommunications sectors, among others. What advantages does California offer to prospective Chinese investors, and what challenges does it pose? Which sectors are attracting the greatest interest and what is the State of California doing to encourage further Chinese investment? How, in the current climate of China-U.S. political and trade tensions, can California help lead the way to a smoother, more productive relationship? What can we learn about the current conditions and future outlook for Chinese corporate investment in the U.S. from California’s example?
17:30 - 18:30 Cocktail Reception
18:30 - 20:00 Gala Dinner (Invitation Only)
Caixin Nightcaps
20:00 - 21:45 Internet Finance
Will the new phenomenon of Internet finance overturn the traditional financial industry? No answer is required. When and how will Internet finance overturn the traditional financial industry? This is a question worth discussing. The traditional financial industry has come under criticism due to its monopolistic nature and profits, and Internet finance has emerged from this. The use of Internet technology saves on transaction costs, provides the convenience of social networking, and enables self-financing and self-investment – budding features which are sprouting in internet finance. State financing - these are the small fry that the traditional financial sector has always found difficult to take into account, but these are the staple diet of Internet finance. How will this new phenomenon cooperate with – and transcend – traditional financial services?
20:00 - 21:45 Real Estate – Searching for a Future
How much longer will the golden age of the real estate industry last? This question is closely intertwined with the predicted strength of control over the real estate industry, with China’s economic trends with which the sector’s fate is closely connected, with the discussion over the strategic differentiation of China’s real estate industry, and with the promotion of land reform and its reconstruction as a cornerstone of the local taxation system.
20:00 - 21:45 The E-Commerce Industry – Back from the Dead
When it comes to e-commerce, the best time for a critical review might be now. Who will hold the reins in the reshuffle? What are the keys considerations for achieving sustainable profitability? How can a more benign competitive environment be ensured between e-commerce companies and between offline and online retail systems? Where is the space for innovation in e-commerce? In the deep freeze of China concept stocks, on what can e-commerce rely for new financing?
20:00 - 21:45 The Issue of PE
These are the best of times for PE, and the worst too. The times are suitable for hard work, but not for skinny-dipping.