Insights from China for global business leaders 2023

Executive Education

Cutting-Edge Insights from China

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Date & Locations15-23 May 2023
Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou & Shenzhen

LanguageEnglish

FeesUSD 24,000

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2022 - Live Virtual 2023 - In China

Program Overview

China’s pursuit of innovation, shared growth and global cooperation has significant implications for decision-makers worldwide.

As the preeminent school of choice for the most successful business leaders from the region, CKGSB presents the unmissable Cutting-edge Insights from China program for global business leaders, industry disruptors and agenda-setters to keep abreast of China’s strategic development and new market opportunites. Gain actionable insights to fuel your organization’s next phase of growth in the region.

You will emerge from this intensive program with a holistic understanding of the disruptive transformation of the Chinese economy as well as the evolving dynamics of China’s forward-looking development model. The program will also help you demystify Eastern business values, expand your connections and be prepared to take your organization to the next level in the region.

China has the world’s largest middle-class population, which is expected to reach 550 million by 2022

China is the world’s largest growing digital economy

China is the world’s largest manufacturer

China has fostered more than 200 of the world's known unicorns

China procures the largest share of industrial robots in the world

China accounted for the largest share of the top 100 active blockchain patent filers in 2020

China aims to increase the share of non-fossil energy consumption to 80% by 2060

CKGSB unites expertise from the East with deep experience from the West through engaging its world-class faculty members, a large percentage of whom are natives of China and have held tenured or senior positions at top institutions such as Harvard, Wharton and Stanford prior to joining the school.

CKGSB’s professors are uniquely placed to help executives leave the sidelines and benefit from becoming active agents in China’s transformation.

Who should attend

C-suite executives who wish to reshape their global strategies in light of China’s transformation
Investors and entrepreneurs seeking in-depth understanding of the global implications of China’s digital transformation
Business leaders intending to enhance their management skills through combining Eastern and Western thinking
Business executives looking to grow meaningful networks in China
Senior diplomats and government officials working on business relations with China

Past participants’ positions

Chairman
Founder
CEO
Board Director
Managing Director
General Manager, China Senior Vice President
Government & NGO
Ambassador to China
Member of Parliament
Senior diplomats and government officials
Executive Director

Program Benefits

Cut through the noise and gain a holistic understanding of China’s economy, politics and culture straight from the source

Dialogue with like-minded peers who will become powerful connections

Hone your management expertise through combining Eastern and Western thinking

Access highly sought-after academics and business leaders through CKGSB's unparalleled business network

We all know that China is an exciting proposition for any business in growth mode. Understanding China business is very crucial for me, not only because I am assisting ADGM’s team in the development of our China office strategy, but it is important for me in my current job as well as in future opportunities to understand the Chinese mindset and how to leverage it.

Mariam Al Mansoori

Strategy Director of Abu Dhabi Global Market

When I was at Harvard Business School, 90% of my classmates worked at large companies, so their goal was to get promoted or get a better salary. As compared to HBS, where I was doing mostly case studies, CKGSB is unique in that it’s mostly for entrepreneurs to learn practical and real skillsets that they can apply to their business immediately. It’s experiential.

Joel Neoh Eu-Jin

Founder, Fave Asia

The past few days have been an amazing learning experience for me, from the leading faculty to the insightful course content. The class mix and dynamics also stand out to me. The unique backgrounds and experiences of the participants bring a truly global perspective.

Rafael Russo

Senior executive from Google Brazil

CKGSB’s approach is really new to me. We did not just learn content or business concepts by definition, in stead professors explained what was happening in China through multiple lenses, so that we could easily understand how and why certain factors affect the Chinese economy.

Joan Elangovan

Executive Director of Asia Pacific Centre of Vancouver Economic Commission

Program Information - In China 2023

Program dates
15-23 May 2023
Locations
Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen
Fees
USD 24,000
Applications referred by CKGSB Global Community - 10% off
Group fee for 3 participants or more - 5% off
Early bird applications - 5% off
Scholarships are available for non-profit organizations

FormatIn-person
CertificateParticipants who successfully complete all modules will receive a CKGSB certificate and become a member of the CKGSB Global Community, gaining access to insight updates from our faculty, peer exchange and more.
LanguageEnglish

Program Modules

Module 1: Understanding China and Its Businesspeople
ZHOU Li, Assistant Dean, CKGSB
- Chinese history and its importance
- Civilizational roots of Chinese society
- Modernization of China
- Chinese entrepreneurial culture: Huawei as an example
- Globalization of Chinese businesses: TikTok and E-commmerce
Module 2: The Re-emergence of China and Its Economic Outlook
LI Wei, Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Asia and Europe, CKGSB
- Chinese history and its importance
- Civilizational roots of Chinese society
- Modernization of China
- Chinese entrepreneurial culture: Huawei as an example
- Globalization of Chinese businesses: TikTok and E-commmerce
Module 3: New Consumerism and Market Landscape After Covid
LI Yang, Associate Professor of Marketing, Executive Academic Director for MBA Program and Executive Education Programs, CKGSB
- A day of Chinese consumers: the ubiquitous Internet
- Growth Trajectory of China’s Internet Sector
- Understanding Generation Z
- Innovative marketing & e-commerce practices in China
- Internet celebrity economy
- Emerging technologies for consumers after the COVID
Module 4: Digital-enabled Business Models
SUN Tianshu, Robert R. Dockson Assistant Professor in Business Administration; Assistant Professor of Data Sciences and Operations, USC Marshall School of Business
- Principles of platform design
- Platform design: network effect, frequency, scope and disintermediation
- Policy and regulations: competition in China and the U.S.
- Data/AI-driven models and innovation
Module 5: China's National Initiatives and the Role of Government
Edward TSE, Professor of Managerial Practice of Strategy, CKGSB
- Understanding China’s goals: Technological breakthrough, green economy, common prosperity
- How does China work? The roles and functions of the Chinese government
- How can foreign companies in China respond better to the complex international and domestic environment?
- China’s role in the world and implications for business leaders
Module 6: Risks and Opportunities in China’s Financial Markets
OUYANG Hui, Dean’s Distinguished Chair, Professor of Finance, Associate Dean for Executive MBA Program, CKGSB
- Macro-level perspectives on China’s financial markets
- China’s financial pulse-check: GDP growth, housing, savings, incomes etc.
- Stock market, leverage, investment and financing
- Profitability, financialization, regulation
- Looking ahead: China’s digital currency, China-US relations, blockchain and beyond
Module 7: Winning in China: Business Strategy of MNCs
TENG Bingsheng, Professor of Strategic Management, Associate Dean for Executive Education Programs, CKGSB
- China and the World: Domestic Economy, Foreign Investment and Future Prospects
- New Challenges for MNCs: Market Transformation, Regulatory Changes, the End of ‘Cheap China’
- Entry Strategies: the New Middle Class, Emergence of New Cities, Driving Innovation
- Policy focus: Foreign Investment, IP and Data Protection, Industrial Policies
Module 8: Culture Fusion: A Guide for New Generation Global Leaders
Ming-Jer CHEN, Leslie E. Grayson Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden School of Business
- China and the World: Domestic Economy, Foreign Investment and Future Prospects
- New Challenges for MNCs: Market Transformation, Regulatory Changes, the End of ‘Cheap China’
- Entry Strategies: the New Middle Class, Emergence of New Cities, Driving Innovation
- Policy focus: Foreign Investment, IP and Data Protection, Industrial Policies
Module 9: China's Forthcoming Transformation and the Role of Common Prosperity
XIANG Bing, Founding Dean, CKGSB
- Achievements of China’s Reform and Opening-up since 1978
- Factors for China’s success and outlook for the ‘Chinese Way’
- China’s economic prospects: opportunities, challenges, new policies and initiatives
- In search of future economic development models and the pathways to ‘Common Prosperity’

Proposed Faculty & Speakers

LI Wei

Professor of Economics
Associate Dean for CKGSB Asia & Europe

Professor Li Wei formerly served as a professor at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. Previously, Professor Li was a research associate at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Studies and taught at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. A renowned expert in China’s economy and business landscape, his work has been published in prominent academic journals and books, and some of his research results have also been featured in Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and on CNNfn (CNN Money) and Bloomberg TV. He has extensive consulting experience with multinational firms, Chinese firms, and the World Bank. Professor Li also leads the Case Center at CKGSB, which generates hundreds of original cases drawn from successful and innovative companies, such as SenseTime and TSMC.
LI Yang

Associate Professor of Marketing
Academic Director for Integrated MBA

Dr. Li is Associate Professor of Marketing at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. He received a Ph.D. in Marketing from Columbia University, a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University, and a B.S. in Electronics from Peking University. His research focuses on big data marketing analytics, with emphases related to pricing, consumer choice, and competitive strategy. Professor Li has published on leading academic journals such as Management Science, Marketing Science, and Journal of Marketing Research. At CKGSB, Dr. Li teaches marketing management to MBAs, EMBAs and Executive Education. He has also consulted for Tencent, Baidu and Yonghui Groups, and currently holds a US patent.
OUYANG Hui

Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance
Associate Dean for EMBA
Former MD at UBS and Nomura Securities

Professor Ou-Yang’s academic research focuses on the development of asset pricing and corporate finance models. Before joining CKGSB, he served as an associate professor at Duke University and an assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill. Prof. Ou-Yang was voted the best teacher by Duke's Global EMBA Class of 2004. He won the Barclays Global Investors/ Michael Brennan Runner-Up Award for the best paper published in the Review of Financial Studies in 2003, and received the Best Paper Award from the Society of Quantitative Analysts in 2005 for a research study co-authored with Prof. Henry Cao.
TENG Bingsheng

Professor of Strategic Management
Associate Dean for EE

Professor Teng formerly served as a tenured Professor of Strategic Management at George Washington University (GWU), where he was a doctoral advisor and lead professor of the departmental doctoral program. Teng has published over 20 articles in academic journals, including the Academy of Management Review and Organization Science. His research has been included in most textbooks on strategic management. A renowned expert in strategic alliances, he has been interviewed by media such as The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. His areas of expertise include Chinese firms' global strategies, entrepreneurship and innovation, M&As, strategic alliances and strategic management.
XIANG Bing

Founding Dean, CKGSB

Professor of China Business and Globalization

Dean Xiang is a leading expert on China’s economic and business environment, as well as the globalization of Chinese companies and the global impact of China's transformation. His research interests include state and business relations, the reform of state-owned enterprises, the role of the private sector in China, as well as innovations and economic disruptions in China. He is an independent board member for a number of listed companies in Hong Kong, mainland China and the U.S. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Asia House (UK), a member of the International Advisory Council of Fundação Dom Cabral (Brazil), a Counselor for the One Young World Summit (Germany), and was formerly the Co-Chair of a Ditchley Foundation conference, "China and the West" in 2018.
ZHOU Li

Assistant Dean, CKGSB

Prior to joining CKGSB, Assistant Dean Zhou worked in the corporate world for more than 20 years at various positions, including as a CEO in telecom, IT, investment and consulting companies in Canada, Hong Kong and mainland China. Before joining the corporate world, he developed and taught international business management courses at Renmin University in China as early as the mid-1980s, and was awarded the ‘Best Teacher Prize’. Assistant Dean Zhou received his bachelor’s degree in economics at Renmin University, and his MBA at McGill University in Canada.