Chinese companies are expanding internationally at an unprecedented pace. Yet many are discovering that domestic success does not translate into global competitiveness. In today’s environment, defined by geopolitical complexity, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market expectations, competing abroad requires more than scale, speed, and cost advantage. This Master Class examines a fundamental question: What does it take for Chinese firms to compete on global terms?

Join us for a CEIBS Executive Forum on January 13, 2026, with Mr. Eduardo Morcillo, Managing Partner of InterChina, who will give a keynote speech on the theme of Overseas Expansion of Chinese Companies: Challenges and Opportunities.

In an era of resurgent unilateralism and fragmented international norms, can climate change remain a global priority? How can coordinated, cross-border solutions be advanced in a shifting world order? And does inconsistency in US climate policy open the door for deeper EU–China collaboration? Through a keynote address and interactive discussion, this event will engage these vital questions and more at a moment of both urgency and opportunity.

The CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) programme, ranked #1 in the world in the Financial Times 2024 ranking, invites you to attend our latest Seminar in Singapore.

In an age of geopolitical friction, economic uncertainty, and shifting global alliances, multinational and Chinese companies alike face unprecedented pressure to reassess their global strategies. The assumptions that once justified a strong presence in China, or an aggressive push abroad, are being challenged by new realities: fragmented trade regimes, rising regulatory scrutiny, shifting consumer behavior, and intensifying local competition.

As China and the European Union mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, CEIBS is proud to host this year’s Global EMBA Annual Symposium—part of a series of events held throughout the year by the school to celebrate this important milestone.

50 years ago, on May 6, 1975, China and the European Economic Community (EEC) established diplomatic relations, a moment that became an important milestone in global diplomatic history and instrumental in China’s opening to the world. Over the past five decades, China-EU relations have gradually become a cornerstone of international relations and exercised a profound influence over world politics, security, trade, investment, technological innovation, and the environment. Faced with an increasingly fragmented world marked by geopolitical conflict, economic isolationism and the resulting decoupling and breaking of chains of trade, investment and technology transfer, a constructive and effective relationship between China and the EU is more vital than ever. Can the two powers leverage their shared common interests and responsibilities to address global challenges, promoting peace and prosperity and bringing more stability to an increasingly tumultuous world?

Join us for a CEIBS Executive Forum on March 20, 2025, with Mr. Laurent Favre, CEO and Member of the Board of Directors of OPmobility, who will give a keynote speech on the theme of “Chinese Automotive Industry: Opportunities and Challenges in Going Overseas”.

This year, China and the EU mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. They celebrate this historic milestone amidst a rapidly changing global landscape and a complex international climate in terms of business, trade and geopolitics.

We cordially invite you to attend an exclusive Masterclass on the topic “What Can Africa and China Learn from Globalization?”, held in Accra on Jan 25, 2025.

On Oct 20, join us for an insightful lecture with CEIBS Associate Professor Chang Hyun Kim as we dissect the dynamic ascent of Chinese companies in the global arena.

The CEIBS Global EMBA Building Bridges series successfully kicked off its world-spanning journey in Shenzhen, where we explored the dynamic relationship between China and Southeast Asia. Now, the conversation continues in Singapore for the second installment of this paired series. Attendees will gather in a city that stands as another prime example of how strengthening ties between China and ASEAN has created mutual benefits and opportunities for both sides.

Join us for an upcoming CEIBS Executive Forum on September 24, 2024, with industry leaders coming together for a thoughtful discussion on the theme of Reinvigorating the UN Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Business in China.

The CEIBS Global EMBA Building Bridges series is about to begin its world-spanning journey. Keeping things close to home, we’ve decided to start by exploring the relationship between China and the impressively diverse and vibrant countries that make up Southeast Asia. With the first paired events being hosted in Singapore and Shenzhen, attendees will begin the conversation in cities that represent two prime examples of how deepening ties between China and ASEAN have benefitted both sides.

We cordially invite you to attend our exclusive 1+1 Lecture Masterclass on the topic “Entrepreneurship in Africa: Navigating the Global Geopolitical Environment and Opportunities with China” in Abidjan on June 15, 2024.

We cordially invite you to attend our exclusive 1+1 Lecture Masterclass on the topic “Entrepreneurship in Africa: Navigating the Global Geopolitical Environment and Opportunities with China” in Lagos on June 8, 2024.

Join us for an upcoming CEIBS Executive Forum on May 30, 2024, with Mr. Justin Vaïsse, Founder and Director General of the Paris Peace Forum, who will give a talk on the theme of Rescuing global governance from geopolitical tension: The Paris Peace Forum’s efforts at bridging the gap.

CEIBS Global EMBA programme, ranked #2 worldwide for four consecutive years by the Financial Times, invites you to attend our symposium on The Challenges and Opportunities of Going Global on May 22 in Beijing.