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The Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit (GCET 2025) is a premier event focused on "Global Leadership & Partnership in the Age of Digital and Green Transformation," scheduled for November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research and China Development Institute, the summit brings together key stakeholders to explore critical economic and technological trends.
The one-day conference will address three primary themes:
- China-ASEAN Economic Relations
- Digital Economy and Technological Innovation
- The Role of the Global Chinese Diaspora in Future Investments
Highlights include discussions on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, sustainable development, green economy initiatives, and strategies for Chinese entrepreneurs navigating the global business landscape. The summit will feature high-profile speakers, including government officials, senior scholars and business leaders from China and Malaysia, offering insights into trade opportunities, digital transformation, and cross-border economic collaboration.
Key topics will range from RCEP and Belt and Road Initiative opportunities to fintech innovations, supply chain resilience, and the expanding influence of the Chinese diaspora in global markets.
Date: Nov 19, 2025
Hosts: KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research, and China Development Institute
Venue: Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome Speeches:
- Tan Sri Michael YEOH, President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific
- Prof. FAN Gang, Chairman, China Development Institute
Special Addresses:
- Hon. Datuk Seri Ir. Dr WEE Ka Siong, President, Malaysian Chinese Association /Member of Parliament/Former Minister of Transport, Malaysia
- H.E. Ambassador OUYANG Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Malaysia
Keynote Address:
- Hon. Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Rural and Regional Development
Launching Ceremony on the AI Book by CCID and KSI
- Ms. HOU Xue, Deputy Director General, International Cooperation and Research Center, China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID)
Plenary Session 1: Navigating the Future of China-ASEAN Economic & Trade Relations in a Fractured Global Order
Moderator: Datuk Seri Mohd Iqbal Rawther, Deputy Chairman, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific/Deputy President, China-ASEAN Business Association (CABA), Malaysia
Panellists:
- Prof. HUANG Renwei, Executive Director-General, Fudan Institute for Belt and Road and Global Governance, China
- Mrs. LIM Hwee Hua, Former Second Minister for Finance and for Transport, Singapore
- Mrs. Lucy NIU, Executive Director, Haiyi Institute, China
- Dr. Edward TSE, Founder and CEO, Gao Feng Advisory Company, China
- Prof. Dr CHOONG Chee Keong, Senior Professor and Vice President, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia
- Mr. SUN Zhiguo, Director-General, Zhenghe International Cooperation Organization
- Ms. DING Yue, Director of China-EU Relation Lab, International Cooperation and Research Center, CCID
Special Session on Sustainable Growth & Green Economy: China’s Role in a Greener Future
Moderator: Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid, President, ASEAN Business Club /Chairman of the International Advisory Board, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Malaysia
Panellists:
- Mr. HUANG Zaiyu, Chairman and General Manager, Shenzhen Qingneng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd, China
- Dr David MORRIS, CEO, Australia China Business Council (Tasmania)
- Dato’ Joseph LIM Heng Ee, Founder, INSIGHT Think Tank Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
- Ms. Arina KOK, Asia-Pacific Climate Change Advisory Leader
- Adjunct Practice Prof. CHEAH Kok Hoong, President & Malaysia Chapter ESG Board, ESG Association of Malaysia
- Mr. Joon CHAN, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, GreenGlow, Malaysia
Plenary 2 – Digital Economy & AI: Unlocking New Frontiers for Global Chinese Entrepreneurs
Moderator: Mr. Yohanes LUKIMAN, Board Member, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Indonesia
Panellists:
- Mr. Matthew CHEN, CEO, OneConnect Financial Technology International Co. Ltd, China
- Dato’ Henry GOH, Co-Founder & Group Chief Operating Officer, MACROKIOSK, Malaysia
- Mr. CHEN Lixin, President, Quantime (Shanghai) Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd
- Mr. ZHONG Xinlong, Director, AI Research Department, CCID
- Mr. KAN Yuenyong, Co-founder and Executive Director, Siam Intelligence Unit (SIU), Thailand
Plenary Session 3: Entrepreneurship & Family Businesses in a Changing Global Economy
Moderator: Dr LEE Oi Kum, Founder & Chairperson, BBX Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore
Panellists:
- Oknha TAN Khee Meng, President, Malaysian Business Chamber of Cambodia (MBCC)
- Ms. Nichol NG, Co-founder, The Food Bank Singapore
- Dato’ Dr. TOCK Min Kin, President, TMKrail (London) Limited, Malaysia
- Dr. CHIN Chee Seong, National President, SME Association of Malaysia
- Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal, Chairman, ASEAN India Economic Council & Goldtex Group of Companies
Plenary Session 4 – The Role of the Global Chinese Diaspora in Future Investments & Innovation
Moderator: Mr. WOON King Chai, Director, Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research (INSAP), Malaysia
Panellists:
- Tan Sri LEE Kim Yew, Co-Founder and Patron, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit, Malaysia
- Mr. Stephen LAI, Chairman, Malaysia-China (Greater Bay Area) Science-Tech Innovation Alliance, Malaysia
- Bishop Prof. Dr. Dennis NG, Chairman, Bishop Dennis Ng Victory Ministries Foundation, Hong Kong SAR
- Dato’ Sri David YEAT Sew Chuong, Group Executive Chairman, GD Holdings, Malaysia
- Dr. Geoffrey CHOW, Founder and Chief Strategist, New Silk Roads World Forum
- Mr. Edmond YEO, JP, former Councillor of the Borough of Ealing, London
Closing Remarks & Summit Wrap-Up
- Datuk CHONG Sin Woon, Secretary-General, Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), Malaysia
- Tan Sri LEE Kim Yew, Co-Founder and Patron, Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit, Malaysia
