On March 10th and 11th, China concluded its 2025 annual Two Sessions, a pivotal event for analyzing the country’s economic and political direction for the year ahead. This article highlights key proposals put forward by CKGSB alumni serving as members of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), its top advisory body. Their initiatives provide insight into some of China’s key policy priorities for 2025.
Harnessing Technology, Policy, and Sustainability to Drive China’s Future
Yu Qingming, Chairman of Sinopharm Group and CKGSB Alumnus, advocates for AI-driven healthcare solutions and home-use medical device innovation tailored for the elderly. He proposes a unified UDI (Unique Device Identification) system to streamline medical device production, distribution, usage, and insurance coverage, while also strengthening vocational education in the field.
Wu Cheng, Chairman of Guocheng Holdings and CKGSB Alumnus, calls for the development of an AI-powered mineral exploration system, integrating data collection, algorithm-driven modeling, and smart mining management to improve efficiency and automation.
Zhou Shihong, Partner at Grandall Law Firm (Hefei) and CKGSB Alumnus, proposes government-regulated pricing for railway fares and ticketing policies, alongside comprehensive legislation for generative AI, addressing privacy protection, cross-departmental oversight, and mandatory AI-generated content labeling to combat misinformation.
Zhou Chaonan, Chairman of Runze Smart Computing Group and CKGSB Alumna, highlights AI-driven caregiving solutions and the need for standardized smart eldercare and childcare systems. Zhou calls for industry-wide collaboration, pilot programs, and specialized talent development to support China’s aging population and childcare services.
Xu Guanju, Chairman of Transfar Group and CKGSB Alumnus, proposes leveraging the entire agricultural industry chain for rural revitalization. Xu’s recommendations include agricultural technology innovation, digital transformation, and direct farm-to-table sales models to increase efficiency and profitability.
Zhou Hongyi, Founder of 360 Security Technology and CKGSB Alumna, suggests transitioning cybersecurity into a service-based industry through government-backed SaaS (Security-as-a-Service) solutions, offering financial incentives and tax benefits for businesses adopting digital security services.
Strengthening Private Enterprises Through Financial Reform, Legal Protections, and Digital Transformation
Liu Wei, Chairman of Xinjiang Junbang Investment Co. and CKGSB Alumnus, proposes reforming bank loan policies to prevent banks from imposing personal guarantees on fully collateralized loans. Liu also calls for stricter financial regulations, enhanced legal protections for entrepreneurs, and a fairer credit rating system for private enterprises.
Zhang Bo, Chairman of Weiqiao Pioneering Group and CKGSB Alumnus, advocates for greater private enterprise participation in China’s major national innovation strategies. Zhang calls for competitive bidding mechanisms, public-private research collaborations, and access to national research infrastructure to strengthen industrial innovation.
Tang Yue, Chairman and President of Chutian Technology and CKGSB Alumnus, urges targeted financial support for enterprises, including cross-border financing channels, lower financing costs, and optimized foreign debt policies to enhance Chinese businesses’ global competitiveness.
Feng Yidong, General Manager of Zhongtai Securities and CKGSB Alumnus, proposes capital market reforms to protect investors and enhance transparency. Feng’s recommendations include tightening stock reduction regulations, increasing oversight of market fluctuations, and refining the delisting system to promote a stable financial ecosystem.
Cui Ronghua, Chairwoman of Ronghua Holding Group and CKGSB Alumna, calls for the accelerated enactment of the Digital Economy Promotion Law to ensure healthy digital development. She urges stronger regulations for platform economies, expanded financial support for digital enterprises, and a standardized evaluation system for digital economy professionals.
Advancing Green Transformation and Global Competitiveness Through Policy, Innovation, and Sustainable Energy
Miao Hangen, Chairman of Shenghong Holding Group and CKGSB Alumnus, advocates for strengthening China’s green consumption market by promoting eco-friendly products and sustainability-driven consumer habits to accelerate the low-carbon economy transition.
Cui Lixin, Chairman of Shandong Innovation Group and CKGSB Alumnus, calls for national-level incentives for aluminum recycling, proposing performance-based rewards for companies that enhance recycling efficiency, processing technology, and waste reduction.
Xu Yanming, Chairman and President of Zhuhai Guanyu Battery Co. and CKGSB Alumnus, supports expanding China’s carbon trading market, including more industry participation and the introduction of carbon emissions futures, while advocating for inter-ministerial regulatory coordination.
Liu Huaiping, Chairman of Jiangsu Kunlun Internet Technology and CKGSB Alumnus, highlights the need for a national energy storage dispatch platform to enhance power distribution efficiency and promote diverse energy storage technologies.
Liu Hanyuan, Chairman of Tongwei Group and CKGSB Alumnus, emphasizes China’s leadership in solar photovoltaics, lithium batteries, and electric vehicles, calling for greater government support for international expansion and the development of globally recognized ESG auditing frameworks.
Rural Revitalization, Agricultural Innovation, and Industry Competitiveness
Pan Baochun, Chairman of Hefei Royalstar Group and CKGSB Alumnus, highlights rural revitalization as a key national priority, advocating for smart rural housing, technology-driven agriculture, and cultural tourism to drive sustainable growth.
Zhao Hongguo, Vice President of Mixue Bingcheng and General Manager of Daka International Food Co., and CKGSB Alumna, calls for establishing national industry standards in the tea and beverage sector, strengthening food safety regulations, supplier oversight, and research-driven product innovation to enhance global competitiveness.
Wang Lianzeng, Chairman of Huayu Agricultural Technology Co. and CKGSB Alumnus, promotes a “circular farming” model to reduce agricultural waste and improve soil quality. He also advocates for an urban-rural talent development system to attract young professionals back to farming industries.
Leng Youbin, Chairman of Feihe Dairy and CKGSB Alumnus, focuses on dairy industry innovation and black soil conservation in Northeast China. Leng proposes government subsidies for new dairy processing technologies, tax incentives to stabilize fresh milk supply, and enhanced food safety measures.
About Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Established in Beijing in November 2002, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. The school aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion (https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn).
