Post Event Update | Joint Chamber Briefing on KPMG’s China Outlook 2016

On the 25th of March AustCham Beijing, AmCham China, The British Chamber, The European Chamber, and KPMG hosted an exclusive briefing on KPMG’s China Outlook 2016.

The sold-out briefing unpacked the report with reference to the future of China’s economy and what this means for foreign businesses and governments navigating these changes. Vaughn Barber (Global Chair, Global China Practice, Head of Infrastructure, KPMG China) opened the briefing, which was moderated by David Frey (Partner, Markets Strategy, KPMG China) and included a panel of John Williams (Managing Director, International SOS China), Glenn Corrie (CEO, Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Ltd.), and Sarah E. Kemp (Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy, Beijing, China).

Central to the diverse panel discussion was China Outlook 2016’s main hypothesis on the nation’s emerging two-track economy. In this two-track system, basic manufacturing and traditional industry encompasses one track, while services, advanced manufacturing and consumer markets makes up the second track. The report posits that the two-track structure will change current business landscapes, and in responding to the needs of track one and the opportunities of track two, FDI and ODI will act as key enablers of a transition from an investment driven economy to a consumer based one.

Panelists proceeded to discuss the optimism of inward and outward investment opportunities in China, the potential of a governmental credibility gap, sector-wide changes in China over the past decade, and the 13th Five Year Plan growth targets.

Question time followed, with SOE’s and SME’s, overseas government relations, and hiring trends in Chinese SOE’s providing the foundations for more insightful discussion. The event concluded as an undoubted success, giving audience members an exciting opportunity to learn more about KPMG’s China Outlook 2016 from a wide range of viewpoints.

This event is now SOLD OUT

Join AustCham Beijing, AmCham China, The British Chamber and The European Chamber for an exclusive joint chamber briefing on KPMG’s China Outlook 2016. KPMG’s premier report on China provides analysis and commentary on China’s inward and outward investment patterns and the country’s economic restructuring. The report finds that China’s transition from an investment- and export-led growth model to one driven by consumption and innovation has led to the emergence of a two-track economy. The first track, in basic manufacturing and traditional industries, is experiencing significant headwinds, while the second, in services, advanced manufacturing and consumer markets is exhibiting strong growth potential. This will be a great opportunity to hear from KPMG China’s Vaughn Barber and David Frey, followed by an expert panel co-organized by the four chambers. We invite guests for networking drinks following the event.

Event Agenda:

3:30PM – 4:00PM: Arrival and Registration – Tea and Coffee

4:00PM – 4:25PM: Opening speech by Vaughn Barber (Global Chair, Global China Practice, Head of Infrastructure, KPMG China) & David Frey (Partner, Markets Strategy, KPMG China)
4:25PM – 5:00PM: Panel Discussion

• Moderator: David Frey – (Partner, Markets Strategy, KPMG China)
• John Williams – (Managing Director, International SOS China)
• Glenn Corrie – (CEO, Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Ltd.)
• Sarah Kemp – (Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs, Embassy of the United States)

5:10PM – 5:30PM: Q&A session
5:30PM: Networking Drinks at MEI Whisky Bar, Level 5 (Tied in together with March Aussie Drinks, attendees for this event will gain free entry)

Date: Friday, 25th March 2016 (Click here to add this event to your outlook calendar or iCal)

Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM

Cost: 150RMB (Members) 250RMB (Non Members)

Venue: Salon 301, Rosewood Beijing /贵宾厅301, 北京瑰丽酒店

Address: Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing / 中国北京市朝阳区呼家楼京广中心