FUTURECHINA GLOBAL FORUM 2014:
CHINA AT THE CROSSROADS: THE WAY FORWARD
– Leading international experts on China convene in Singapore to provide an insider’s perspective on China’s latest wave of reforms
Singapore, 17 July 2014 – The fifth edition of the FutureChina Global Forum 2014 (FCGF), which begins today, will bring together more than 60 leading international experts on China issues to provide an insider’s perspective on China’s latest developments. The theme for FCGF 2014 is “China at the Crossroads: The Way Forward”, in light of economic and social reforms.
Organised by Business China, the two-day Forum will be held at The Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Through a total of 18 plenary sessions and panel discussions, the Forum will provide a timely analysis of China’s latest developments and trajectory following the Third Plenum of the 18th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
This year, we are very honored to have Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Vice Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia and Former Vice Premier of China, Mr Zeng Peiyan grace the opening plenary session and deliver keynote speeches. Business China’s Patron, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will also be gracing the Forum’s dinner dialogue on 17 July as our keynote speaker. The illustrious list of speakers also includes:
- Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Ministry of National Development, Singapore
- Mr Zhang Xiaoqiang, Executive Vice Chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges, People’s Republic of China
- Mr Guo Ping, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating CEO, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, People’s Republic of China
- Mr Cheah Cheng Hye, Chairman & Co-Chief Investment Officer, Value Partners Group, Hong Kong SAR
- Mr Alfred Schipke, Senior Resident Representative of China, The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Prof Hu Ruyin, Chief Economist, Shanghai Stock Exchange, People’s Republic of China
The two-day Forum will kick-start with the Opening Plenary session on 17 July helmed by ESM Goh Chok Tong, Mr Zeng Peiyan, SMS Lee Yi Shyan and Mr Zhang Xiaoqiang on “A growing China in an evolving region: Seeking win-win partnerships”. Other plenary sessions and panel discussion will examine topics such as the political dynamics in Beijing, the prospects and challenges of China’s economic growth, the evolving profile of the Chinese consumer and policy challenges to foreign investments in China.
Approximately 400 senior business executives, business leaders, policy makers and thought leaders are expected to gather at this annual Forum to exchange perspectives on hot-button issues framing China’s future directions.
Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman of Business China, said: “During the Third Plenum of the 18th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held last November, the new leadership pledged ‘decisive’ reforms in economic and social policies to address China’s pressing challenges. In view of an uncertain global economic outlook, it is now more important than ever for foreign investors, business owners and policy makers to gain insights into China’s latest developments and their corresponding impact on China’s interactions with the rest of the world.”
Seeking Win-Win in Asia – Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Dinner
In conjunction with the participation of Mr Zeng Peiyan, Vice- Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), at this year’s forum as a keynote speaker at the opening plenary session, BFA also hosted an exclusive dinner on 16 July for more than 50 local and Chinese business leaders. The dinner was also graced by Vice-Chairman of BFA Mr Zeng Peiyan, BFA Board Member and Singapore Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Business China Board Advisor Mr Wong Kan Seng, and Secretary General of BFA Mr Zhou Wenzhong.
The mission of BFA is to promote and deepen economic exchanges, coordination and cooperation within Asia as well as between Asia and the rest of the world. The aim of the BFA Dinner was part of its efforts to foster closer collaboration between Singapore and the Boao Forum for Asia.
Attached herewith for your reference:
Annex 1 – Latest programme
Annex 2 – Welcome speech by Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman, Business China
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About FutureChina Global Forum
The FutureChina Global Forum is the only Forum that goes beyond the usual discussions on China’s economic development, providing multi-faceted discussions that give participants a holistic and integrated picture of the realities of China, as it continues to exert global influence against the backdrop of its decennial leadership transition. The formats of discussion and the layout of the venue are designed to promote genuine, candid discussions as well as a high level of interaction.
For more information, visit www.futurechina.sg.
About Business China
Business China was launched in November 2007 by our Founding Patron, Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew and Former Chinese Premier Mr Wen Jiabao. We are a platform integrating language, economic and cultural elements. Our mission is to nurture an inclusive bilingual and bicultural group of Singaporeans through extensive use of the Chinese language as the medium of communication, so as to sustain our multicultural heritage, and to develop a cultural and economic bridge linking the world and China.
For more information, visit www.businesschina.org.sg/en.