Join us for an insightful breakfast seminar exploring China's economic outlook in 2025. Event is jointly organized by the FinnCham China, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, DanishChamber of Commerce in China,and Norwegian Business Association.



As the world's second-largest economy faces both opportunities and challenges, staying informed about its economic developments is critical for businesses, investors, and policymakers.

Tuuli Koivu, Chief Economist at Nordea, will provide an in-depth analysis of China's economic outlook, focusing on key issues such as:

• China's growth projections and policy priorities for 2025.
• The interplay of monetary policy, structural challenges, and long-term economic risks.
• Opportunities and risks for global businesses navigating China's dynamic economic environment
• The impact of the evolving global environment on the Chinese economy given Donald Trump's second term and possible changes to the European geopolitical environment.

Key Highlights:

• China's ambitious growth target and its implications for global markets.
• The absence of significant structural reforms and reliance on monetary policy.
• Practical insights for businesses and investors operating in China and globally.
• The seminar will conclude with a Q&A session, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with Tuuli Koivu and gain clarity on pressing economic questions.

About the speakers

Ms Tuuli Koivu is the Chief Economist at Nordea with a strong background in global economics. She has significant experience analyzing China's economy, having worked as a China economist at the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Finland from 2003 to 2010. She also completed a Ph.D. on China's monetary policy.

At Nordea, she focuses on the China, Euro area and ECB policy and has more recently studied banking regulation and its effects on the real economy. Her expertise spans both advanced and emerging economies, with a passion for understanding the complex connections between monetary policy, finance, and economic growth.

The event will be moderated by Ms Xin Song, a Columnist for Financial Times Chinese, an expert in global market entry strategies, and the Founder of Sinnvoll Consulting (Beijing) and Sinnvoll Global Strategy GmbH (Berlin), who previously served as EU-China Policy Advisor at the European Parliament.

Date:

13, March 2025, Thursday

Time:

8:30 - 10:00 (Beijing Time)

Registration starts at 8:30

Speakers:

Tuuli Koivu, Chief Economist, Nordea

Xin Song, Columnist, Financial Times

Language:

English

Price:

150 RMB for Members

250 RMB for Non-Members

(Price including light breakfast)

Venue:

New Bookstore 由新书店

Cultural and Creative Park, Building A 文创园A座店

Beijing, Chaoyang, Dongzhimenwaixiejie Dongwai no 56

北京市朝阳区东直门外斜街东外56号

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend an event for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than three business day prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the event costs.