As we approach the adoption of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), it is critical for European and Swedish businesses to look beyond the headlines and understand the underlying policy trajectories that will define market realities for the rest of the decade.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, in partnership with China Macro Group (CMG) , cordially invites you to a focused Breakfast Seminar event designed to help you navigate the evolving landscape of the Chinese economy on 9th April 2026 in Shanghai.
This session will go beyond a simple overview. We will analyze the substance of the new plan as part of a continuous policy journey since 2020/2021, including the short-term economic measures shaping the market this year. Our goal is to connect the dots between macro policy and your micro operations.
Why attend?
- Understand the Context: Gain clarity on the key political and economic factors affecting foreign businesses in China.
- Decode the Plan: Get an expert breakdown of the 15th Five-Year Plan and what it signals for your industry.
- Strategize Together: Benefit from practitioner inputs and engage in a collaborative dialogue with peers to discuss how to position your business for these new realities.
This is an interactive event. We encourage you to bring your questions, share your observations, and engage actively to ensure you leave with concrete takeaways to support your strategic decision-making. We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of insights and networking.
Date:
09 April, 2026
(Thursday)
Time:
08:00 - 10:00 (Beijing Time)
Agenda:
08:00-08:30: Check-In & Light Breakfast
08:30-08:35: Opening Remarks
08:35-09:35: Presentation
09:35-10:00: Q&A and Networking
Language:
English
Speakers:
Markus Herrmann Chen, Co-Founder and Managing Director, CMG
Jack Lee, Analyst, CMG
Alex Zhou, Consultant, CMG
Price
Member: 150 RMB
Non-Member: 300 RMB
(Price including light breakfast)
Venue
3F, Haglöfs VASA Concept Store
No. 360 Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
上海市黄浦区淮海中路360号
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a seminar for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than three business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the ticket costs.
Fapiao (VAT Invoice)
Apply fapiao when purchasing a ticket, by inputting the Chinese entity name and tax ID (if the title is wrong, you will be unable to receive the Fapaio). E-Fapiao will be sent to your e-mail within 7 days after completed event (check spam folder). If the fapiao can not be received, please provide an alternative email.
For inquiries related to fapiao, please email finance@swedcham.cn
Speakers
Markus
Herrmann Chen
Co-Founder & Managing Director of China Macro Group
Markus is a cross-cultural China analyst, strategy consultant and mediator, advising international corporate, investment and public sectors on China’s evolving political economy, specialized in assisting strategic decision-making of governance, executive and functional bodies regarding business engagement in the Chinese market, as well as collaborating with Chinese companies and organizations more generally, across key management issues such as strategy, partnerships, negotiations, risk management and resilience, or HQ-subsidiary alignment.
Prior to CMG, Markus worked as Government Affairs Director with Bayer MaterialScience in China and as Management Consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in its Shanghai, Hong Kong and Zurich offices. Moreover, he is the Strategic Advisor Europe to Caixin Global, China’s leading financial media group, a member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and he is a member of the advisory board of CEIBS Zurich / Europe.
Markus holds law degrees with specialization in public-, international- and WTO-law from the Universities of Geneva and Berne, plus, he studied Mandarin at Peking University as a resident student.
Jack Lee
Analyst at China Macro Group
Jack is specialized in geopolitics with a strong focus on Chinese foreign policy, US-China relations as well as Southeast Asian affairs. His professional background spans market analysis, policy research and editorial work with roles at both academic and industry institutions. Immediately prior to CMG, Jack interned at Airbus China’s CEO/COO’s office. Fluent in multiple languages, Jack is adept at bridging cultural and analytical perspectives to effectively interpret Chinese political and economic developments.
Jack holds a BA (Hons) in International Relations with French from the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, School of Politics and International Relations, and an MA in Law in Political Science at the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University.
Alex Zhou
Consultant at China Macro Group
Alex is specialized in tracking and analyzing China’s macro policymaking (development and reform policymaking), economic policymaking (industrial, S&T, finance, infrastructure and data) as well as macroeconomic management. Prior to CMG, Alex worked for the Postal Savings Bank of China (HQ), the International Data Corporation (Beijing) as well as Liquidity Capital Co., Ltd., a tech-investor, conducting market and company research to evaluate investment opportunities in banking, ICT, enterprise services and Fintech.
Alex holds a Master's Degree in International Political Economy from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, as well as a Master's Degree in Business Management from the University of Zurich
Tickets
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.
