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This year has been exceptionally difficult for the Chinese economy, and despite the rebound of GDP growth to 3.9% in the third quarter, the growth outlook remains challenging due to several headwinds, including: (i) the disruption of COVID-related restrictions; (ii) the property downturn; (iii) subdued domestic demand due to persisting consumer confidence weakness; (iv) a moderation of external demand due to the global growth slowdown; and (v) an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment characterized by growing antagonism against China.
It is against this backdrop that the 20th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of China was held. General Secretary of the CPC and President of China, Xi Jinping, emerged stronger than ever after having been appointed for a third time at the helm of the Party – and therefore the government. With his position as the 'core' of the CPC having been enshrined in the Party Charter, it stands to reason that his vision – i.e. 'Xi Jinping Thought' – will determine the country's development pathway and have a significant impact on its business landscape.
Against a backdrop of mounting economic headwinds and changing political priorities, what is the outlook for China's business landscape and what are the implications for foreign MNCs? The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China is gladly to invite Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center for Economics and Business at The Conference Board to talk about:
- The state and outlook for the Chinese economy
- The key implications of the 20th National Party Congress of the CPC
- The outlook for opportunities and challenges for MNCs operating and investing in China
Speaker:
Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center for Economics and Business, The Conference Board
Date
November 30, 2022
Time
17:00 - 19:00 (Beijing Time)
Agenda:
17:00 - 17:15 Check in
17:15 - 17:20 Welcome remarks
17:20 - 18:00 Presentation
18:00 - 18: 20 Q& A
18:20 - 19:00 Mingle
Price
150 RMB for Members
225 RMB for Non-Members
（Price includes water, tea, coffee and small canape）
Venue
Swedbank Shanghai Branch
瑞典银行有限公司上海分行
Citigroup Tower 601, No. 33 Huayuanshiqiao Road, Shanghai, China 200122
花园石桥路33号花旗大厦601室
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Agenda
Presentation
Speakers
Alfredo Montufar-Helu
Head of the China Center for Economics and Business at The Conference BoardAlfredo works for The Conference Board (TCB) as the Head of the China Center for Economics and Business. Alfredo oversees the work done by TCB’s China Center to support C-level executives on the ground in Greater China and elsewhere through customized briefings, and by providing a platform where they can interact with peers; access market-leading insights; and build meaningful relationships.
Based in China since 2013, Alfredo has focused on analysing the business implications of policy, economic and political developments for companies investing and operating in China, and in the broader Asian region. This with the aim of distilling complex issues and conveying clear takeaways on how to capture business opportunities and respond to emerging challenges.
Before joining TCB, Alfredo was the Beijing Director of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, which is the C-suite briefing and networking arm of The Economist Group. Prior to that, he was Associate Director at KPMG’s Global China Practice, where he led and contributed to numerous thought leadership projects, including flagship reports, customised business briefings, and policy proposals for Chinese authorities. He also played a large role in events programming and outreach, including leading the design and coordination of high-profile events aimed at senior executives. Before that, Alfredo worked for J Capital Research, Eurasia Group and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Alfredo has a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Mexico’s Center of Research and Teaching in Economics (aka. CIDE). He is fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in French and Chinese and has a good working comprehension of Portuguese.
Speakers
Alfredo Montufar-Helu
Head of the China Center for Economics and Business at The Conference Board
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Alfredo
Montufar-Helu
Head of the China Center for Economics and Business at The Conference Board
Alfredo works for The Conference Board (TCB) as the Head of the China Center for Economics and Business. Alfredo oversees the work done by TCB’s China Center to support C-level executives on the ground in Greater China and elsewhere through customized briefings, and by providing a platform where they can interact with peers; access market-leading insights; and build meaningful relationships.
Based in China since 2013, Alfredo has focused on analysing the business implications of policy, economic and political developments for companies investing and operating in China, and in the broader Asian region. This with the aim of distilling complex issues and conveying clear takeaways on how to capture business opportunities and respond to emerging challenges.
Before joining TCB, Alfredo was the Beijing Director of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, which is the C-suite briefing and networking arm of The Economist Group. Prior to that, he was Associate Director at KPMG’s Global China Practice, where he led and contributed to numerous thought leadership projects, including flagship reports, customised business briefings, and policy proposals for Chinese authorities. He also played a large role in events programming and outreach, including leading the design and coordination of high-profile events aimed at senior executives. Before that, Alfredo worked for J Capital Research, Eurasia Group and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Alfredo has a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Mexico’s Center of Research and Teaching in Economics (aka. CIDE). He is fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in French and Chinese and has a good working comprehension of Portuguese.
Sponsors and Partners
Corporate Gold Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Gold Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
Corporate Silver Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Silver Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
PSU (China) Consulting Co., Ltd.
PSU was established 2006 and is one of the leading Security Consultancies in China that has the experience, insight and resources to help companies and organisations to deal with security related issues such as business intelligence, security audits, investigations and crisis management connected to corporate, brands and individuals.
http://www.psuchina.com.cn/
