Amidst intensifying global volatility, the Chinese economy is steadfastly executing its most significant planned structural transformation in decades. This proactive shift under the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) focuses on the drive for "New Quality Productive Forces"—a mission to achieve breakthroughs in high-tech sovereignty and green energy. While the international environment remains complex, China’s complete industrial supply chains and strategic energy diversification ensure it is exceptionally well-positioned to navigate these challenges from a foundation of resilience.
To accurately interpret this trajectory, the course provides the essential historical and social context of Chinese economic development. By tracing the evolution of institutional reforms, participants will understand why China remains a central driver of "Reglobalization" and how it successfully manages dual-front challenges—simultaneously optimizing domestic demand while strengthening its international strategic positioning.
We move beyond the headlines to analyze the data-driven reality of China’s economic performance, such as the record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025. Through critical analysis of policy and industry case studies, you will gain a nuanced understanding of an economic system that is increasingly defined by its "New Security Framework" and its transition into a global energy and technological powerhouse.
Course Objectives:
By the conclusion of this course, participants will:
- Synthesize History and Policy: Evaluate how the trajectory of Chinese reform informs the 15th Five-Year Plan’s mandate for "High-Quality Development."
- Analyze Innovation Engines: Examine the systematic transition toward an economy powered by AI, green hydrogen, and advanced manufacturing "growth drivers."
- Assess Strategic Resilience: Deconstruct the mechanisms behind China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus and its energy security strategy centered on West Asia and indigenous capacity.
- Formulate Strategic Responses: Develop actionable insights for competing and collaborating within a market increasingly driven by endogenous expansion and high-tech self-reliance.
- Cultivate Multifaceted Perspectives: Evaluate a diverse range of viewpoints on the Chinese economy and its corporate landscape through curated readings, comparative case studies, and collaborative discussions to build a sophisticated understanding that transcends conventional narratives.
Faculty: Wang Xiaozu
Course Date & Time
19:00-22:30 Beijing Time (UTC +8)