China Economic Outlook 2024

Wei Li re-joined Standard Chartered Bank in 2017 as senior China economist. Prior to that, he was director Asia economist at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for three years and China economist at Standard Chartered Bank from 2007-2014. Wei has in-depth knowledge about China. He provides analysis on key economic and policy developments in China to the bank’s internal and external stakeholders. Wei is frequently invited to speak at major economic events, and regularly cited in the media. Wei graduated from the London School of Economics with an economics degree.

James Macdonald was appointed as Head of Savills Research, China in 2007. He has the overall responsibility to ensure the successful delivery of research across mainland China, advise key clients and stakeholders of the latest market trends and future business opportunities as well as expand the adoption of technology systems and develop thought leadership.

Savills China Research Department is the backbone of Savills’ operations in China. By compiling much needed knowledge and support for our agency departments, Savills Research provides the leading edge needed in China’s increasingly competitive real estate market.

On an ongoing basis, we monitor a multitude of aspects within the various sectors of the property market—office, retail, residential, investment and hospitality. By compiling premium quality data, we enable ourselves and our clients to gain useful insights into China’s market dynamics.

Alex Roberts has been working in Shanghai with British-headquartered law firm, Linklaters LLP, since 2012 and previously studied and worked in Beijing (first in 2005). Alex has been involved with the Chamber almost since arriving in Shanghai and am proud to have seen its development over this time with a dedicated group of staff and members. Alex is passionate about continuing to drive British and international business opportunities in China through his legal expertise and network, helping to organise framework for knowledge-sharing events and improving the dialogue between the UK and China for the good of all stakeholders.

Echo is currently the Senior Director of Hays Shanghai, heading over 100 consultants offering permanent recruitment services to various international and domestic clients including but not limited to Life Science, Engineering, Technology and Consumer industries. She is also in charge of enabling function recruitment teams in Shanghai such as Accountancy & Finance, Supply Chain & Procurement, Digital & Marketing.

Echo has over 13 years’ experience in China’s recruitment market, with strong track record in recruiting CFO, Finance VP and Head of Strategy.