In this episode of CEIBS Spotlight, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Yang Wei explores a critical question facing the global economy: When AI replaces a job, who pays for the transition?

As China priotises rapid AI adoption, recent landmark rulings in Chinese courts suggest a unique approach to innovation—one where strategic business decisions like AI adoption come with a social price tag. Professor Yang Wei breaks down why "pro-innovation" doesn't mean "hands-off" in China and what international business leaders must know before deploying AI in the region.

Key insights include:

• Why Chinese courts are ruling against AI-driven layoffs.
• The legal difference between "objective circumstances" and strategic business choices.
• How labor protection acts as a stabiliser for the AI race.
• Three critical takeaways for international leaders navigating tech restructuring in China.

Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or tech enthusiast, this debate is coming to your organisation next.

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