China at a Turning Point: What Boards Need to Know

Programme Outline

China’s growth is entering a new chapter.

After decades of high-speed expansion at 8–10% annually, growth has slowed to around 5% in recent years. The deceleration is widely recognised as structural rather than cyclical.

In response, China is undertaking significant structural adjustments, reorienting its economy towards strengthening domestic resilience, advancing scientific and technological self-reliance, and developing the industries of the future.

It is transitioning away from a predominantly export-led model towards one centred on dual circulation and sustainable development, placing greater emphasis on quality over quantity.

How will China’s next phase of development reshape global supply chains and trade flows?

Against this backdrop, this ICDM PowerTalk will shed light on China’s evolving economic landscape. The session will explore both its strengths and challenges, while considering the strategic opportunities available to Malaysian firms seeking to engage with China’s next phase of growth.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain insights into China’s transition from high-speed growth to high-quality growth and the sectors emerging as key drivers of its next phase of economic development.
• Understand how geopolitical fragmentation and trade realignment are reshaping China’s role in the global economy and within increasingly segmented and multipolar value chains.
• Identify credible entry points, partnership opportunities and collaboration pathways for Malaysian firms, as well as the capabilities needed to compete effectively in China’s evolving market.

Target Audience

• All board directors
• C-suites & senior management