How is AI Empowering the Next Chapter of China's Economic Growth?
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| Monday 23 November 2026 at 3:30 - 6:00 pm (Hong Kong time, GMT +8) | |
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HKUST Business School Admiralty Center, 4/F, United Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong |
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping the workforce and opening new opportunities for economic growth. As China advances its New Quality Productive Forces strategy and the AI+ Action Plan, a key question emerges. Can AI become a powerful engine for productivity and sustainable growth, or will technological and adoption challenges limit its potential?
To celebrate the official launch of the HKUST Institute for China Economic Development, we are delighted to invite you to our inaugural talk, “How is AI Empowering the Next Chapter of China's Economic Growth?”
Key Discussion Highlights
- AI as a Productivity Engine: How can AI accelerate innovation, improve efficiency and drive China's economic growth?
- From Strategy to Implementation: What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for China's AI-driven industrial transformation?
- The Future of Work: How will AI reshape employment, workforce development and inclusive growth?
- Economic Outlook: What does China's AI transformation mean for businesses, investors and policymakers?
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Keyu Jin, Professor of Finance, HKUST
Prof. Jin is a global economist and the author of The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism. She was a tenured Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science from 2009 to 2024. She holds a BA and a PhD from Harvard University. She has worked with the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Event Details
- Venue: HKUST Business School Admiralty Center, 4/F, United Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong
- Language: English
- Dress code: Business casual
- Enquiry: iems@ust.hk
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