The first signs of light emerge amidst the dark prospects for private enterprises in China’s ever-tightening credit market It’s been a miserable few months for financing in China’s private sector. A growing number of debt defaults by companies has spurred regulatory crackdowns on the unofficial lending sector, sometimes called ‘shadow banking’, which has sustained (not […]

Together with Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, China Europe International Business School, and Tsinghua University, Microsoft will bring comprehensive AI business courses on artificial intelligence strategy establishment, culture development, and technology deployment for future business leaders, innovative start-ups, and entrepreneurs.

Despite concerns of the sell-off in emerging markets stocks, China’s slowing growth and the US-China trade war, Silicon Valley’s most notable investors stayed bullish on investment opportunities. On August 31, Cheung Kong Graduates School of Business’s Chuang Community hosted Helen Liang, Managing Partner of FoundersX Capital, Ram Parameswaran, Partner of Altimeter Capital, and Luis Guilherme Ronchel Soares, Founding Partner of Nucleo Capital spoke of the future on investment trends at a talk titled, “China, US, India, Brazil: Global Outlook for Investment Trends and Opportunities” in Beijing.

Now in its ninth year, this high-level forum will showcase speakers from across government, academia and the private sector and will host sessions on fintech, AI & blockchain, retail and entrepreneurship. CKGSB’s Founding Dean Xiang Bing, Professors Liu Jing and Zhang Weining and Assistant Dean Ji Bo will each deliver keynote speeches.

Liu Jian, the Consul General for the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles, and CKGSB Dean Xiang Bing were among those in attendance at the launch ceremony of CKGSB’s US West Coast Alumni Association, which also included an Innovation Forum.

Date: January 17, 2025 (Friday) Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm Venue: CKGSB Beijing Campus Language: English Co-organizers: Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Canada-China Business Council (CCBC), China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) Event overview As a global economic powerhouse, China’s evolving economic landscape in 2025 will profoundly impact businesses worldwide. Amid global uncertainties—geopolitical shifts, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and the drive toward innovation and sustainability—China is transitioning toward high-quality growth, emphasizing green initiatives and innovation-driven industries. As China recalibrates its growth strategies amidst these complexities, understanding the economic landscape for 2025 has never been more critical for decision-makers. This event, co-hosted […]

From launching new programs and partnerships with leading institutions globally to producing cutting-edge research and running flagship forums, 2021 was a memorable year for CKGSB. As we near the end of the year, we take a look back at some of our highlights over the past 12 months.