As the world enters a new era in which Chinais moving from the periphery to the core of the global financial and monetary order, Chinese direct investment in Europe has been hitting record highs while other forms of financial relations with China, particularly in Luxembourg, have also increased significantly. At the same time, China’s domestic economy is under pressure and the direction of key economic policies remains a question for debate. China is indeed in the middle of a transition to a new growth model that entails ambitious agendas for industrial upgrading and financial reform.
On 30 March, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce hosts a conference that aims to provide an up-to-date assessment of the shifting economic conditions that shape the “New Era of Chinese Capital”. Experts from the financial and legal sector will provide insights into existing projects, best practices and novel business opportunities.
Interested companies are requested to register online, no later than 27 March as spaces are limited.
Draft Agenda:
17:00 - 17:10: Welcome address - Carlo Thelen, director general, Chamber of Commerce
17:10 - 17:20: Introductory remarks - His Excellency Dr Heinrich Kreft, German ambassador to Luxembourg
17:20 - 17:50: Keynote Speech: "China and Europe: Shifting economic conditions and novel business opportunities" - Prof Sebastian Heilmann, president MERICS
17:50 - 18:00: Speech - His Excellency Mr Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance
18:00 - 18:50: Round table
Laurent Schummer, partner, Arendt & Medernach ; Xuexue Lang, head of corporate banking department & head of investment banking centre, ICBC Luxembourg Branch & ICBC Europe
Mikko Huotari, head of programme, Foreign Relations, MERICS
18:50 - 19:00: Q&A session
19:00: Networking cocktail
