The Business China Advanced Leaders Programme (ALP) is Business China’s flagship executive apex programme, designed to equip business leaders and key decision-makers with a strategic, insider perspective on China’s fast-evolving developments and transformations.
Tailored for a select group of business leaders, the ALP offers a holistic and immersive learning experience that delves into the interconnected dynamics of China’s social, political, economic, and cultural landscapes. The programme is built around a structured 3C approach:
This programme deepens participants’ China-readiness, empowering them to lead more confidently in China-focused contexts while enhancing their global leadership capabilities and organisational competitiveness.
Graduates of the ALP will become a part of an exclusive alumni community, gaining continued access to Business China’s networks, platforms, and high-level engagements.
Opening Session (Singapore)
Date: 7 March 2025
Venue: TBC
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Segment 1, Academic (Singapore)
Date: 10-13 March 2025 (4 days)
Academic Partner: NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Venue: TBC
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Segment 2: Immersion Trip (China)
Date: 13-21 April 2025 (8.5 days)
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Segment 3: Insights sharing and Mentorship wrap-up (Singapore)
Date: Mid-May 2025 (0.5 day, actual date TBC)
Venue: TBC
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Participants will have the opportunity to visit both key and potential provinces for an in-depth cultural and historical immersion learning journey.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit both key and potential provinces for an in-depth cultural and historical immersion learning journey.
Build your bonds of success by expanding networks with not only fellow course participants but also with established academics, industry leaders, and government officials in both Singapore and China.
Participants can ride on the exclusive network of Business China’s close links and ALP alumni to discover new opportunities and partnerships.
The ALP is conducted once a year and is limited to 25 carefully selected participants, ensuring an intimate and impactful learning experience for all.
Programme Highlights
Immersive Learning Environment – The ALP goes beyond traditional classroom learning. It offers experiential, interactive, and peer-based engagement. Through structured dialogue sessions, networking events, and in-market visits, participants gain meaningful insights from both their peers and Chinese counterparts.
Language Medium – To ensure an optimal learning experience, the academic segments in Singapore will be conducted primarily in English. During the immersion trip to China, the language of delivery will be Chinese, with English interpretation provided where necessary.
Structure & Duration
The ALP is delivered in 3 segments:
Participants will take part in a thoughtfully designed immersion trip that combines company visits, high-level networking, and cultural experiences. This segment delivers a comprehensive understanding of China’s modern business context, heritage, and emerging trends.
Understanding Chinese heritage and social nuances is key for building long-term, trust-based relationships. This segment fosters cultural fluency through experiential expert-led cultural workshops, covering topics may include:
Participants will leverage Business China’s extensive networks across both business and government spheres. These include:
Acquire vital skills in identifying business opportunities in China through topic discussions, company visits, and insight sharing.
Upon completion, participants will become part of the ALP alumni community, gaining continued access to exclusive Business China platforms and curated opportunities. The Programme empowers leaders to become truly China-savvy and globally agile, with enhanced capabilities to grow their businesses or careers across borders.
The programme is designed for senior management professionals and high-potential individuals who play a pivotal role in shaping their organisation’s strategic direction, particularly in relation to China.
Participants typically comprise:
In today’s fast-changing global landscape, success is no longer built in isolation—it’s forged through deep insights, trusted networks, and cross-border collaboration. The programme together senior leaders from Singapore and China to explore critical trends shaping the two countries’ next phase of growth, from innovation and sustainability to economic transformation.
More than just an executive training, the ALP is a platform for building enduring bonds of trust, influence, and opportunity. Participants gain not only strategic understanding of China’s dynamic environment but also access to a powerful network of peers, thought leaders in both private and public sectors who are shaping the future.
Join the ALP to be part of a community committed to bridging cultures, unlocking market potential, and co-creating success in Asia’s new era.
Admission to the ALP is highly selective and based on professional achievements and organisational responsibilities.
Details on programme fees and next intakes will be announced on Business China’s official channels.
Stay tuned to our website and official social media platforms for updates!
For more information or specific enquiries regarding the ALP, please contact:
BCALP@businesschina.org.sg
Each participant of Business China’s Advanced Leaders Programme, upon completion of the Programme, automatically becomes a lifelong ALP alumnus.
The ALP Alumni body is supported by an Executive Committee and facilitated by Business China. As an ALP alumnus, you can enjoy the following benefits:
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