2024 SCCEI China Conference: China's Economic Prospects

2024 SCCEI China Conference on China's Economic Prospects

Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institution's (SCCEI) hosted its inaugural conference on May 3 and 4, 2024. Over 20 expert panelists examined the key challenges and opportunities facing China’s economy today and engaged with an audience comprised of academics, policy makers, and industry leaders alike.

Through five sessions and one keynote address, the panelists explored topics including China’s growth potential; U.S. and European business and technology policies toward China; the CCP and China’s political economy; the interrelationship of human capital, labor market, and economic growth; and the lessons of the Soviet Union for China.

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View highlights and photos from the conference below.

Conference in Review

Panel session during the SCCEI China Conference.

Conference Tackles Trends in China’s Economy, Tech, and Politics

Where is China’s economy headed and what are the implications for the rest of the world? Over 20 expert panelists weighed in over two days of discussions during the inaugural SCCEI China Conference. The throughline of the conference was that empirical research is essential for understanding the complex dynamics of China’s economy and politics.

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Craig Allen keynote speech May 3 at 4pm.

Silicon Showdown: Craig Allen Unpacks the Competition for Technology Leadership between the U.S. and China

Craig Allen, President of the U.S.-China Business Council, gave a keynote address during SCCEI’s inaugural SCCEI China Conference. Allen spoke on the evolving dynamics of technological leadership between the U.S., China and beyond. He dives into China's ambitious technological goals, the impact of U.S. export controls, and the future landscape of global innovation amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

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