We are honored to invite you to the 10th Milestone of China Update, an exclusive panel discussion brought you by the Finance alumni network. This landmark event brings together premier experts to dissect China's unprecedented pivot in global trade following one of its most turbulent yet record-breaking years.
Why This Session is Vital in 2026:
Despite intense trade disputes and a 20% plunge in exports to the U.S., China entered 2026 having achieved a staggering $1.2 trillion trade surplus—the first time any nation has surpassed the trillion-dollar mark. This resilience was fueled by a massive strategic shift toward the Global South, with double-digit growth in ASEAN (+13.4%) and Africa (+25.8%) effectively neutralizing Western headwinds.
What We Will Explore:
- The "Trillion-Dollar Surplus" Era: How China successfully decoupled its growth from U.S. demand.
- The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): Rigorous insights into the new policy cycle focusing on "anti-involution" and tech-led exports.
- Stock Market Resilience: Analyzing the recent outperformance of Chinese equities and what the 2026 outlook means for global investors.
- Protectionism vs. Partnership: Will the current trade truces hold, or are we entering a new phase of global friction?
Join us at London's most iconic venue to tap into the pulse of the world's largest trading nation.