The 2023 Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit

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The World Chinese Economic Summit was founded by Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew and Tan Sri Michael Yeoh in 2009. It was first held in the Palace of the Golden Horses, Malaysia and hosted by its Founder and Patron, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew.

Since then, WCES has been held in Melbourne, Chongqing, London, Melaka, Macao, Beijing, Bonn, and Penang. The Summit emphasized the role of the Global Chinese and connecting the Global Chinese Diaspora as well as promoting learning between East and West.

Resulting from the Global Pandemic and focusing on global recovery, the importance of global partnership, global leadership and global cooperation is imperative. Technology has also become a game changer and a key driver of the global economy – digital technology and innovations, green technology, health technology and agrotechnology will enhance global growth. The growing focus on sustainability also requires technological innovations and solutions.Recognizing these strategic trends of global geopolitical and geoeconomics forces and the power of global partnerships in this new global era, the WCES has been transformed into the Global Chinese Economic and Technology Summit to strive towards sustainable globalization.

China Development Institute has been working closely with the World Chinese Economic Forum committee and co-organize the series of events since 2011. The series has been an essential platform that not only provides practical insights for business and public policy leaders, but also an opportunity for the members of global Chinese community to gather together and exchange ideas.

Date: Nov 6-7, 2023

Hosts: China Development Institute and KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific

Venue: CDI Mansion and Shangri-La, Shenzhen

Program

Nov 6, 2023

WELCOME & INTRODUCTORY SPEECHES

• Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, Organizing Chairman, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit / President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Malaysia
• Tan Sri Lim Gait Tong, President, China-ASEA Business Association
• Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President, China Development Institute

OPENING ADDRESSES: Enhancing ASEAN-China Business and Investment Ties

• The. Hon. Senator Tan Sri Anifah Aman, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and Chairman, Invest Sabah
• H.E. Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Minister, Royal Government of Cambodia

Moderator: Mr. Kris Liu, Deputy Director of International Cooperation Department, China Development Institute

CHINA (Greater Bay Area) – ASEAN Roundtable

China is ASEAN’s largest trading partner and a key investor. The China ASEAN Free Trade Agreement has been upgraded. China is a major player in ASEAN’s infrastructure development in the construction of Ports, High Speed Rail, Urban Transit and Highway. Growing China ASEAN relations augurs well for regional stability and regional prosperity. What more can we do to enhance China-ASEAN relations? What are the new opportunities in Digitalization, Green technology, tourism, trade and investments?

Moderator: Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal Rawther, Deputy President, China-ASEAN Business Association / Deputy Chairman, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Malaysia

Speakers:

• Dr. Cao Zhongxiong, Assistant President, China Development Institute and Director of the Digital Strategy and Economic Research Center
• Dr. Wang Huiyao, Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization and former Counsellor to China State Council
• Ms. Zhang Xiaoyan, Vice-President, China Center for Information Industry Development
• Mr. Sun Zhiguo, President, Sanya Public Diplomacy Institute, China
• Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Advisor, Singapore Institute for International Affairs
• Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director, Economic Intelligence Service, Thailand Development Research Institute
• Prof. Suthiphand Chirathivat, Executive Director, ASEAN Studies Center of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Mr. Stephen Lai, Chairman, Malaysia-China Greater Bay Area Technology and Innovation Alliance
• Prof. Major (H) Dato’ Dr. Engr. Chin Yew Sin, JP, Advisor for Asia Pacific Region, Global One Belt One Road Association, Thailand

Nov 7, 2023

OPENING CEREMONY

WELCOME SPEECHES

• Prof. Fan Gang, President, China Development Institute
• Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, Organizing Chairman, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit / President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Malaysia
• Dr. Vincent Lo. Honorary Chairman, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit / Chairman, Shui On Group & Former Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Founder & Patron, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit, Malaysia
• Mr. Zhou Li, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, China Daily Asia Pacific

SPECIAL ADDRESS

• H.E. Dr. Chhem Kieth Rethy, Senior Minister, Royal Government of Cambodia

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

• H.E. Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, Yang di-Pertua Negeri of the State of Penang, Malaysia
• The Rt. Hon. Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

Session 1: The Geostrategic and Geoeconomic Challenges Facing a New Multipolar World – the Role of China and Asia

BRICS become a more strategic economic powerhouse to a multipolar world. New challenges arise with this global shift. What is the role of the China in the global power shift? What are the geoeconomic challenges ahead? How can emerging and developing countries over geopolitical tensions? How can China enhance partnership with the world?

Moderator: Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Partner / Chief Strategist, Censuria Capital Sdn Bhd

Special Address:

• H.E. Dr. Sok Siphana, Senior Minister, Royal Government of Cambodia

Speakers:

• Mr. Steve Howard, Secretary General, The Global Foundation, Australia
• Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, Chairman, George Town Institute of Open & Advanced Studies, Wawasan Open University
• Dr. Edward Tse, Founder & CEO, Gao Feng Advisory Company
• Prof. Dr. Wang Yiwei, Director, Institute of International Affairs and Director, Center for European Studies, Renmin University of China
• Prof. Major (H) Dato’ Dr. Engr. Chin Yew Sin, JP, Advisor for Asia Pacific Region, Global One Belt One Road Association, Thailand

Session 2: Pivoting towards Green Growth: New Opportunities in the Green Economy

Green Technology and Green Energy will increasingly power the Global and regional technology to achieve greater Sustainability, Smart Cities and green mobility as well as sustainable production will contribute to a greener world. How will the Asia Pacific Green Deal benefit business in the region?

Moderator: Mr. Albert Oung, Founder and President, World Green Organisation / Chairman, Hong Kong-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce

Special Address:

• H.E. Dr. Chhem Kieth Rethy, Senior Minister, Royal Government of Cambodia

Speakers:

• Ms. Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited, Singapore
• Mr. Stanley Loh, CEO, World Capacity Builders Inc., Canada
• Sr Miranda Lui, Founder & Managing Director, MES Group / Director, Hong Kong & World Chinese Enterprising Association
• Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director, TDRI Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)
• Dr. Hu Zhenyu, Vice President of Qianhai Division and Director of Department of Sustainable Development and Blue Economy Research, China Development Institute

Session 3: Digital Transformation and Knowledge-based Economy

The digital economy is rapidly changing countries, government and business the pivot towards digitalization opens up new markets and new business opportunities. Digital technology will drive the new industrial revolution. What are the new trends? How can digital partnership help build a more prosperous society?

Moderator: Mr. Stephen Lai, Chairman, Malaysia-China Greater Bay Area Technology and Innovation Alliance

Speakers:

• Dr. Hou Xue, Deputy Director General, China Center for Information Industry Development
• Ms. Deborah Biber, Former Chair, UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network Digital Economy Task Force / Chief Executive, Australia ASEAN Chamber of Commerce
• Ms. Tianmi Stilphen, Lead for Regulatory Affairs and Legal Reform, International Chamber of Commerce’s Digital Standards Initiative (ICC DSI), Singapore
• Mr. Chhem Siriwat, Strategic Advisor, Asian Vision Institute, Cambodia
• Mr. Yohanes Lukiman, Chair of the Permanente Committee for Asia Pacific, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN)
• Mr. Georg Chmiel, Co-Founder and Chair, Juwai IQI Holdings, Malaysia
• Mr. Matthew Chen, CEO, OneConnect Financial Technology (PingAn Group, China)
• Prof. Michael Sung, Director, Institute of Digital Finance Innovation, Zhejiang University International Business School, Chairman of Horizon Digital
• Dato’ Henry Goh, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, MACROKIOSK

Session 4: Entrepreneurships and startups – Lessons, Strategies, Opportunities

Entrepreneurship is increasingly driving future growth and future prosperity. How can entrepreneurs and startups be future proof and future ready? How can the global Chinese diaspora promote entrepreneurship and new joint centuries? What are key success factor?

Moderator: Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, Organizing Chairman, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit & President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific

Speakers:

• Dato’ Seri Dr. Vaseehar Hassan Abdul Razack, Executive Vice Chairman, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific / Director, Bank Rakyat
• Tan Sri Rainer Althoff, EXCO Member, The Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur
• Dr. Wilfred Wong, President and Executive Director, Sands China Ltd.
• Mr. Vaidyanathan Nateshan, Group CEO, Petrichor Capital Sdn Bhd
• Mr. Edmond Yeo, JP, Chair, Chinese Information and Advice Centre
• Mr. Jason Ma, Founder, CEO and Chief Mentor, ThreeEQ, USA
• Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike K.S. Chan, Founder/Chairman/Chief Scientist, European Wellness Biomedical Group, Germany-Switzerland-Greece
• Adjunct Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Kris See KS, Medical Director, Chief Clinical and Innovative Scientist Osel Group, Malaysia
• Mr. Alexander Wan, Group China Adviser, Pacific Century Group
• Dato’ Sri Jess Ling, JS, Managing Partner, Messrs. JS Ling, Diyana & Singh

CLOSING CEREMONY – Towards 50th Year of China-Malaysia Diplomatic Relations

• Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Founder & Patron, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit, Malaysia