The Chamber Young Executives Club (YEC) made its first trip to Shenzhen on 13-15 December, visiting some of China’s most innovative companies to explore the county’s latest advances in technology. 

Brad Hall, Senior Advisor at Huawei, gave members a tour of the campus and shared with them his thoughts about the company’s growth.

The delegation also visited the world’s biggest drone maker DJI, Internet giant Tencent and 3Nod, a manufacturer of audio and smart lifestyle products. 

These companies are all not only major players at home, but have also expanded into overseas markets. Senior executives gave members an insight into the history of their companies and their vision for continued success.

The delegation also attended two lectures at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), where they learnt about the latest economic developments as well as the risks and opportunities in the Mainland market. 

Gan Jie, Associate Dean for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Professor of Finance, and Director of the Center on Finance and Economic Growth at CKGSB, explained how Shenzhen’s ecosystem of high-tech clusters supports local companies and helps drive the nation’s advances in technology. 

Members also enjoyed an insight into the Mainland’s financial markets from Ou-Yang Hui, the Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance at CKGSB, who discussed recent developments in the fintech and wealth management segments. 

After the lectures, Chamber members enjoyed a networking dinner with CKGSB alumni.