Speakers:

Asia Briefing: Prof Alfred Schipke, Director, East Asian Institute (EAI), National University of Singapore
Prof Huang Yiping, Dean, National School of Development, Peking University
Dr Guo Kai, Executive President, CF40 Institute and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, EAI

Europe Briefing: Prof Alfred Schipke, Director, East Asian Institute (EAI), National University of Singapore
Prof Huang Yiping, Dean, National School of Development, Peking University
Dr Guo Kai, Executive President, CF40 Institute and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, EAI
Prof Moritz Schularick, President, Kiel Institute for the World Economy

Date & Time:

Asia Briefing:
11 July 2025, Friday
10.00AM-11.30AM  (Singapore/Beijing Time, GMT+8)
10 July 2025, Thursday  
10.00PM-11.30PM  (U.S. Eastern Time, GMT-4)

Europe/U.S. Briefing:
11 July 2025, Friday
3.00PM-4.00PM  (Central European Summer Time, GMT+2)
9.00AM-10.00AM (U.S. Eastern Time, GMT-4)
9.00PM – 10.00PM  (Singapore/Beijing Time, GMT+8)

Venue:

Online via Zoom

Registration is required:

Asia Briefing: https://nus-sg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aBr4lBX4T4WAr96tysx2Bg

Europe Briefing: https://nus-sg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bu9l5Jc_SmujCyMBRDinnw

Synopsis:

This policy forum will discuss China’s economic outlook as it targets around 5% growth in 2025. It takes place against a backdrop of weak consumer demand, a prolonged property downturn, high local government debt, and demographic headwinds. The country is also confronted by external pressures from trade tensions and rising global protectionism. The forum will also explore the government’s readiness to offer additional policy support if needed. It examines structural reforms aimed at promoting more balanced, consumption-led growth and strengthening the financial sector.