AGENDA
Monday, 20 May 2024
6.30AM REGISTRATION
7.05AM
MIHI WHAKATAU
Rēnata Blair, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
7.10AM
CALL TO ORDER
MC: Tim McCready
7.15AM
WELCOME TO THE 10TH CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT
Summit Co-Chair: Fran O’Sullivan, Managing Director, NZ INC.
7.25AM
PRIME MINISTER’S OPENING ADDRESS WITH Q&A
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand
Christopher Luxon will make his first address to the China Business Summit as New Zealand’s prime minister. In his earlier career as CEO of Air New Zealand, the prime minister was foremost among Kiwi business leaders to scope the potential of the Chinese market for New Zealand. Now he is in the Prime Minister’s seat.
Moderator: Fran O’Sullivan, Summit co-chair
8.05AM
NAVIGATING TODAY’S CHINA – A TRADE PERSPECTIVE
Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Agriculture
Todd McClay will share insights from his recent trip to Beijing, Harbin and Shanghai where he met with Chinese investors and New Zealand companies on the ground in China. What has he in store to develop bilateral trade during his time as Minister.
Moderator: Simon Bridges, Chief Executive, Auckland Business Chamber
8.40AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS – HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL
HE Wang Xiaolong, Ambassador to New Zealand
Ambassador Wang Xiaolong will share his observations on the state and potential of China’s economy, envisage new opportunities in China- New Zealand practical cooperation, and elaborate on how we can promote our mutually beneficial and friendly relationship amidst the fast-evolving international and regional landscape.
Moderator: Simon Bridges, Chief Executive, Auckland Business Chamber
9.15AM
‘CHINA PLUS’ – DOUBLING NEW ZEALAND’S EXPORTS IN 10 YEARS
The Government has set a bold goal to double New Zealand’s exports by value within a decade. What are the implications for setting strategy in the nation’s boardrooms? How do major exporters grow with China and also expand their footprints into other fast-growing – but much smaller – markets? Is it time for a stronger ‘NZ Inc” presence offshore?
These questions and more will be explored in this conversation with the two co-leaders of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s recent business mission to South- East Asia.
- Miles Hurrell, Chief Executive, Fonterra
- Dame Therese Walsh, Chair, Air New Zealand
The panel will be joined by Hon Todd McClay
Moderator: Fran O’Sullivan, Summit co-chair
9.50AM
THE CHANGING FACE OF THE CHINESE CONSUMER
The influential China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand will present the findings of an indepth survey of its membership covering the gamut from the outlook for trade, investment and technology to reflections on what is necessary to make the bilateral business relationship hum. The presentation will be led by chamber chair Jun Qi.
- Jun Qi, CEO, China Construction Bank
- Carlos Li, GM, UnionPay New Zealand & Assistant GM, UnionPay South Pacific Region
- Wing Wang, Senior China Marketing Manager, Good Health
Moderator: Tim McCready, Summit MC
10.30AM MORNING TEA
11.00AM
KEYNOTE: WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE CHINESE ECONOMY?
Raymond Yeung, Chief Economist Greater China for ANZ
Moderator: Fran O’Sullivan, Summit co-chair
11.30AM
KEYNOTE: HOW CHINA IS NAVIGATING COMPLEX INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR NEW ZEALAND
Dr Henry Wang, Founder and President of leading Chinese non-governmental think tank the Centre for China and Globalization.
Discussants
- Suzannah Jessep, CEO, Asia New Zealand Foundation
- Phil Turner, Former New Zealand Ambassador to South Korea and former president China for Fonterra
Moderator: Simon Bridges, Summit co-chair
12.30PM
BUILD YOUR DREAMS: HOW BYD’s INCREDIBLE SUCCESS IS TRANSFORMING THE EV MARKET IN NEW ZEALAND
Warren Willmot will take you on the journey of BYD – the Chinese company that started as a small battery maker with humble beginnings, which is now the world’s largest battery electric vehicle maker. Warren will discuss battery technologies, new models, what the future holds for the car industry, and how the New Zealand fleet will look by the end of the decade.
- Warren Willmot, BYD New Zealand Manager, Ateco Automotive NZ
- Moderator: Tim McCready, Summit MC
12.50PM LUNCH & NETWORKING
1.50PM
WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IN OUR LARGEST EXPORT MARKET
9.50AM Shanghai time
Hear from five Kiwi companies of different sizes and maturities from different sectors as they share how they see Today’s China and the lessons they have learned from navigating the current environment. Their ‘on the ground’ perceptions will provide a vital reality check and give fellow New Zealand exporters a taste of what it takes to win in our largest trading market.
- Tessa Davis, Chief Operating Officer of Ora Innovation
- Andy Chen, Deputy Group CEO, CEO of APEC region, Comvita
- Mike Underhill, Chairman of LENZ (a coalition of lobster companies)
Joining from Shanghai and Guangzhou
- Zoe Li, General Manager of MitoQ
- Ping Hou, General Manager of Greater China, F&P Healthcare
This panel will be hosted by, Chris Metcalfe, New Zealand Trade Commissioner based in Beijing who will first set the scene from his own perceptions.
3.05PM
LES MILLS: BRINGING THE JOY OF MOVEMENT TO CITIES ALL OVER THE PLANET
The Les Mills Live 2024 fitness festival is happening next month, taking big energy, incredible workouts and new innovations to cities all over the world. Join Jason Bloom as he discusses Les Mills’ success in China and reveals what the festival has in store for Shanghai.
- Jason Bloom, Chief Financial Officer, Les Mills International
- Moderator: Tim McCready, Summit MC
3.25PM AFTERNOON TEA
3.40PM
TIME FOR CHINA HUB?
New Zealand is brilliantly positioned midway between China and Latin America. As Chinese tourism resurges, what is New Zealand doing to leverage the “Southern Link” as a stopover point for air travellers and freight carriers? How is New Zealand mining the lucrative Chinese business traveller market as the International Convention Centre prepares to in open Auckland in late 2025?
4.25PM
HOW BRAND NZ CAN ASSIST THE GROWTH OF NEW ZEALAND’S EXPORT VALUE IN CHINA
David Downs, Chief Executive of New Zealand Story, will present the latest research out of China, providing market context and insights into how sectors that are important for New Zealand exports are perceived.
- David Downs, CEO, New Zealand Story
- Moderator: Tim McCready
4.45PM
REFLECTIONS FROM THE DAY
Summit Co-Chairs Fran O’Sullivan and Simon Bridges
4.50PM
SUMMIT SUMMARY & PRIZE DRAW
Prize draw courtesy of Air New Zealand
Prize draw courtesy Silver Fern Farms
Air New Zealand with Auckland Business Chamber’s Events Executive Katy Riddell
5.00PM SUMMIT ENDS