In fact, we are facing numerous challenges to foreign business in China: among them, a generally sluggish economy, Covid-induced disruptions of production and supply chains, further politicization of the business environment especially amid China’s role in the Ukraine war, further grown concerns about potential escalations in the Taiwan Strait as well as a rising number of expats leaving the country. China had lost attractiveness for investments; at the same time, eight times as many firms are reported to have plans for more onshoring than those planning to offshore. And how do they balance mitigation for short-term political and economic volatilities with longer-term considerations for domestic and global competitiveness? Joerg Wuttke, one of the best and most outspoken experts on China, will address these and other questions.

The format will be as follows:

• 17.30: Welcome Drinks
  • 18.00: Welcome Address by Toni Schoenenberger, Executive Chairman of stars
    Joerg WUTTKE, Chief Representative, BASF China; Former President, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), Beijing, China: Q&A
• 19.00: Lunch, continuation of discussion
• 20.00: End of meeting