07/11/2024
The third day of the ASEAN Global Leadership Program (AGLP) in Beijing, held in collaboration with the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), commenced with a session by Prof Li Wei and Dr. Gong Minghua, a former official from China’s Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission. They shared insights on “Development and Innovation of Infrastructure Investment and Financing in China”. Participants gained valuable knowledge about the evolution and innovation of infrastructure investment and financing in the country.
The session continued with a discussion on Chinese electric vehicles, led by Professor Li Wei and Mr. Wang Haiquan, a former executive at BYD. Participants learned about BYD’s inspiring journey, as the company evolved from a battery manufacturer to a renowned player in the automotive, new energy, electronics, semiconductors, and rail transit industries
On the third day of the ASEAN Global Leadership Program (AGLP) in Beijing, participants visited ByteDance, the technology company behind the leading short-form mobile video platform, TikTok.
During the visit, Professor Teng Bingsheng delivered a presentation on “Strategic Innovation in China”, highlighting the importance of a robust business model. Participants then toured ByteDance’s engaging and immersive Exhibition Hall, where they experienced the company’s popular products, such as Douyin, Toutiao, and Lark. Additionally, Mr. David Xie, the CEO of Lark, also shared his insights and experiences on “Developing a Company as a Product.”
The company visit concluded with an introduction and the market insights of TikTok Shop and Tokopedia, Indonesia’s leading e-commerce platform, provided by Ibu Melissa Siska Juminto, the President Director of Tokopedia and TikTok e-commerce Indonesia.