Does China or Doesn't China? The Chinese Economy and its Impact on the World

As a new landscape of the global economy is rapidly unfolding, business leaders need to equip themselves with a deep understanding of the Chinese economy and frame their strategies with China in the picture because what happens in China will have a global impact. This course will lead you through a wide range of discussions on economic issues currently faced by China. As the course will bring participants from all over the world, one can expect to gain fresh insights on the Chinese economy from different perspectives. By developing and sharing critical analysis, participants will grasp key features of the Chinese economic system so that they will not be easily swayed by the prejudice often held by mainstream pundits. On an operational level, the cases of Chinese companies introduced in this course should inspire new thinking on how to cooperate and compete with Chinese companies. This course should also delight those who are merely curious about China.

Faculty: Wang Xiaozu

Course Date & Time

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Beijing Time, UTC+8 (11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., GMT) February 18/25, March 4/18/25, April 1/8, 2025