Event Details

In 2025, multinational corporations (MNCs) in China face a new reality shaped by intense domestic pressures and evolving global forces, rendering traditional approaches insufficient.


To help MNCs navigate these challenges, AmCham China will be hosting an online seminar themed "Involution, Innovation, and New Imperatives: Outlook for MNCs in China in H2 2025 and Beyond". Speakers will analyze economic, policy, and industry trends for H2 2025 and the 15th Five - Year Plan (2026 - 2030), exploring how involution, innovation, and Chinese firms' internationalization impact MNC strategies, sharing their insights and experience on dealing challenges.


Key Topics:

  • Economic Outlook โ€“ Insights from recent data on China's development path
  • Policy Signals โ€“ Government priorities for the remainder of 2025 and beyond
  • Involution & Price Wars โ€“ Competitive pressures and official reactions
  • The 'Going Global' Release Valve โ€“ A new wave of Chinese MNCs' overseas expansion
  • New Reality for MNCs โ€“ Altered investment conditions and intensified local competition
  • Redefining Strategic Roles โ€“ When Chinese firms act as rivals, partners, customers, or benchmarks
  • Shifting Innovation Imperatives โ€“ China's emergence as a global innovation hub


Event Details:

  • Event format: Online. Microsoft Teams link will be sent to your registered email prior to the start of the meeting.
  • Time & Date: Thursday, 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM, September 18
  • Contact: Dandan Li, dli@amchamchina.org


Note:

  1. The deadline for refund requests is 5:00 PM (Beijing Time) on September 16.
  2. If using a member ticket, please register with your member company email address.
  3. E-fapiao will be sent to your registered email address by September 26.
  4. Please note that this is a closed-door event and recording is not permitted.


Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opportunities and Challenges for MNCs in Chinaโ€™s Next Chapter
Junni Ogborne
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
From Strategy to Practice
Junni Ogborne, Richard Yu and Anna E
Including Q&A from audiences.

Speakers

  • Junni Ogborne (Head of Research at China Advocate)

    Junni Ogborne

    Head of Research at China Advocate

    Junni Ogborne leads the research team at China Advocate, helping clients navigate China’s political and business landscape. His experience spans the public and private sectors, including work with think tanks and consultancies in Beijing and London, and the EU Delegation to China.

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  • Richard Yu (Head of Governmental Relations & Public Affairs at Henkel China)

    Richard Yu

    Head of Governmental Relations & Public Affairs at Henkel China

    YU Jiang, Richard joined Henkel Adhesives business unit in 1999. He worked across multiple industrial sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Electronic, Machinery & Equipment, Metal, etc. with Henkel adhesives and chemicals applications. He had been responsible for Marketing and Business management in China and Asia Pacific Region for years until the end of 2014, he assumed responsibility for the company's governmental relations and public affairs, establishing strong cooperative relationships with external stakeholders, participating in projects of investment and integration, and contributing to industry development reports.
    He is currently the President of the Foreign Investment Enterprise Association of Yangpu District, Shanghai, and Advisor to Guangdong Investment Promotion Association.

    YU holds a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor degree in Automotive Engineering from South China University of Technology.

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  • Anna E (Public Affairs Director of Mars)

    Anna E

    Public Affairs Director of Mars

    Anna E is the Director for Public Affairs of Mars China. She plays a key role in Mars’ efforts to build and grow strategic partnerships with key public stakeholders at both central and local levels, conduct policy advocacy in key categories Mars operates in, formulate public policy strategies, and protect and promote Mars’ corporate reputation.

    Anna joined Mars in 2004 as a General Management Trainee. She has worked across different aspects of the business before taking up the Public Affairs role.

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Tickets

AmCham China Card-holding Members
Standard Price RMB 150
Employee from AmCham China Member Companies
Standard Price RMB 150
Non-Members
Standard Price RMB 450

Venue

Online Event

Floor 3, East Gate 1, Pacific Century Place, 2A Workers' Stadium North Road
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Beijing, Chaoyang District, China

If you have any questions please contact Dandan Li

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