What does China’s latest Two Sessions policy meeting mean for global businesses? In this video, CEIBS Associate Professor of Marketing Zhang Lingling explains the key signals from China’s most important annual economic policy event and what they reveal about the country’s economic direction.

The Chinese government has set a GDP growth target of 4.5–5%, signalling a focus on stable, high-quality growth rather than rapid expansion. But where will this growth come from—and what opportunities does it create for international companies?

Professor Zhang highlights four strategic priorities shaping China’s next phase of development. The discussion also explores how foreign businesses can benefit from these priorities. From growing service-sector consumption and healthcare opportunities—including pilot programmes for foreign-invested hospitals—to collaboration with leading universities in science and engineering, China is opening new avenues for international participation.

For global companies, China is no longer just a manufacturing base or a market—it is becoming a critical part of the global innovation ecosystem.

📈 Watch to learn:

What China’s 4.5–5% GDP target really means

The four policy priorities driving China’s economy

Key opportunities for international businesses in China

How foreign firms can engage with China’s innovation ecosystem

As China’s economy enters a new stage of development, understanding these policy signals is essential for business leaders, investors, and global strategists.

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