## China Future Trends Series

As a major global economy with a rapidly advancing technological sector and evolving socio-political dynamics, China is a major geo-economic player. Understanding the Chinese context is crucial for policymakers, business leaders, academics, and individuals. This series is curated in collaboration with Markus Herrmann, Co-Founder and Managing Director, China Macro Group and member of the World Economic Forum's Expert Network. It aims to provide valuable insights into how current trends in China may impact sectors, industries, and geopolitical relations worldwide.


### Annual Meeting of the New Champions Debrief 2026

The session uncovers the opportunities presented by new technologies, their impact on decision-making and the importance of global partnerships. The panel will explore key takeaways and reflections on trends shaping industry, government and society in 2026 and provide an exclusive analysis of the pivotal discussions that unfolded in Dalian, People's Republic of China.8 July 2026, 15.00-15.30 CETRegister


### China’s Decarbonization Goals

China’s decarbonization ambitions will shape the global pace of the energy transition and the competitiveness of clean technologies. This session will explore the direction of travel toward China’s 2030/2060 goals, the main levers driving progress, and the tensions with growth and energy security. Join leading experts for a concise discussion of what to watch next and what it means for business, policy, and climate outcomes.TBCRegister


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## China

It’s possible to learn a lot about how the global economy works by identifying individual countries’ primary trade partners and biggest exports. This Transformation Map presents related information about China, using the most recent data available from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (December 2023). China's top exports appear as key issues on the map’s inner ring, which connect to both the top importing countries for these items and related topics on the outer ring.


## Masterclass on Navigating Geopolitical Risk

In a world marked by economic volatility, global power shifts and tensions and systemic shocks, understanding geopolitical risk becomes essential to any organization. This masterclass equips participants with practical tools to identify, assess and respond to geopolitical disruptions that can impact markets, operations and strategic decision-making. In three insightful session, you will move from the foundational understanding of geopolitical risk to its assessment and actionable strategies to strengthen the resilience of your organization.

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