China's maritime industry is entering a new phase of development as the country embarks on the 15th Five-Year Plan period (FYP / 2026-2030). Building on its position as the world's largest shipbuilding nation with a maritime economy exceeding 11 trillion Chinese Yuan, China is expected to place greater emphasis on building a strong maritime nation through green shipping, smart vessel, advanced marine equipment, and the modernisation of maritime infrastructure.
Against this backdrop, understanding the strategic priorities of China's maritime policymaking and market development is critical for European marine equipment manufacturers and related industrial service providers seeking to engage with the Chinese market.
The event will be delivered partnership with China Macro Group (CMG), a European management consulting and research firm specialised on China, will explore the key policy priorities, market trends, and business developments expected to shape China's maritime sector over the next five years.
The discussion input will cover:
(1) Recap China's macroeconomic outlook, macro policy trajectory from the 14th to the 15th FYP and China's evolving trade patterns and policy
(2) Policy priorities and development directions for China's marine economy, including emerging opportunities in green shipping, smart vessels, and cutting-edge maritime technologies
(3) Market trends in China's shipbuilding industry, vessel demand, and maritime supply chain, with select insights into key industry players
(4) Strategy conclusions
Agenda
15:00 - 15:30 Registration
15:30 - 16:15 Keynote presentation
16:15 - 17:00 Interactive Discussion and Q&A
17:00 – 17:30 Mingling with finger food provided
Date
25 June, Thursday, 2026
Time
15:00 - 17:30 (Registration from 15:00 for 30 min)
Venue
Haglöfs VASA Concept Store, 3F, No. 360 Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
上海市黄浦区淮海中路360号3楼
Price
Member: 150 RMB
Non-Member: 300 RMB
(Includes finger food)
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Speakers
Mr. Alex Gu
VP of Marketing and Public Relations, North East Asia, Alfa Laval; Vice Chair, Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Working Group, European Chamber
More Information
Dr. Helen Tang
Senior Analyst, China Macro Group
Helen is a public policy expert specializing in China’s social and industrial policies, with a strong focus on market intelligence and policy analysis. Prior to joining CMG, she worked as a management consultant in a boutique consultancy in Beijing, as well as labour policies in the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and economic policies in the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.
Helen holds a PhD in Organization Studies based on empirical research in China from the University of St. Gallen, an MSc in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BSc in Economics and Finance from Tsinghua University.
Mr. Alex Gu
VP of Marketing and Public Relations, North East Asia, Alfa Laval; Vice Chair, Maritime Manufacturing & Industrial Services Working Group, European Chamber
Alex Gu currently serves as Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for Alfa Laval in North East Asia, overseeing operations across China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. In this role, he leads teams responsible for business strategy, marketing communications, digital marketing, business analytics, and government relations.
He actively drives collaboration between Alfa Laval’s sales and marketing functions to accelerate business transformation, and promotes dialogue between Swedish enterprises and various Chinese industries on green and low-carbon development.
Prior to joining Alfa Laval, Alex held senior leadership roles in marketing and strategy at several Fortune 500 companies, including Royal Philips (Netherlands), Honeywell and DuPont (United States), and Schneider Electric (France). Over the past two decades, he has built extensive expertise in industrial manufacturing, green transition, and digital transformation, with a deep understanding of decarbonisation across the energy and maritime sectors.
Mr. Jack Lee
Analyst, China Macro Group
Jack is specialized in geopolitics with a strong focus on Chinese foreign policy, US-China relations as well as Southeast Asian affairs. His professional background spans market analysis, policy research and editorial work with roles at both academic and industry institutions. Immediately prior to CMG, Jack worked at Airbus China’s CEO/COO’s office. Fluent in multiple languages, Jack is adept at bridging cultural and analytical perspectives to effectively interpret Chinese political and economic developments.
Jack holds a BA (Hons) in International Relations with French from the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, School of Politics and International Relations, and an MA in Law in Political Science at the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University.
