7th SYSU Whampoa Forum: Deepen the Reform and Meet the Challenge
Prof. Jinglian Wu, one of China’s most prestigious and renowned economist, spoke on the subject of “Deepen the Reform and Meet the Challenge” at the 7th SYSU Whampoa Forum held On 29 August.
Prof. Jinglian Wu presenting at the forum
As Prof. Wu detailed a vision of China’s future, he emphasized the significance of the 18th National Congress. Noting, particularly, the deteriorating conditions that have resulted from the extensive and rapid development, and from the rampant corruption that China has endured, Prof. Wu looked to comprehensive deepening reform as the key to resolving the problems that have become so prominent. He cited the countermeasures put forward at The Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee that were aimed at building an integrated, open, competitive, and orderly market system. As well, Prof. Wu discussed possible solutions to the systemic risks posed by economic social problems. Despite the concerns he addressed in his presentation, Prof. Wu closed with an optimistic vision for China’s success in maintaining sustainable macroeconomic growth in the upcoming year.
Full house audience
In the interaction session, Prof. Wu focused on three aspects of economic conditions in China: how privately held enterprises can avoid risk, how young entrepreneurs can seize and nurture opportunities, and how private enterprises in science and technology can make successful accommodations for the reforms ahead. He presented practical and valuable suggestions that were enthusiastically received.
Prof. Jingsong Tan, CPC Secretary of SYSBS, awarding a Certificate of Honor to Prof. Jinglian Wu
The SYSU Whampoa Forum is a newly developed series of academic activities featuring experts and scholars from various social sectors. The events have been established as a high-end platform for cross-cultural management communications for SYSU students and alumni.
Prior to this forum, six renowned keynote guests have been invited to speak at the forum. These include:
-- Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University
-- Finn E. Kydland, the Henley Professor of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the 2014 Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences
-- Weihua Ma, chairman of Wing Lung Bank (HK) and former president of China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd
-- Zhiqiang Ren, real estate tycoon and chairman of Hua Yuan Real Estate Group
-- Wenjing Wang, chairman and CEO of the leading Chinese software company UFIDA
-- Dingsheng Ma, noted military-affairs analyst.
