Standard Chartered China Summit 2026 Successfully Held in Shanghai

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The 2026 Standard Chartered China Summit was successfully held in Shanghai, focusing on identifying paths to breakthrough amid a reshaping global landscape. The event brought together distinguished scholars, business leaders and pioneers from China and around the world to explore critical topics such as the outlook for China’s macroeconomy, strengthening the overseas operations of Chinese enterprises in globalisation 3.0, rebuilding global supply chain resilience, and cross-sector innovation. The summit aimed to provide a platform for dialogue across borders, markets and industries, helping Chinese enterprises finding new opportunities and achieve mutually beneficial growth in the new phase of globalisation.

Jean Lu, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice Chair, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited

In her welcome address, Jean Lu, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice Chair, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, said: “The world is undergoing a profound geopolitical realignment, with technological sovereignty emerging as a central arena of competition among nations. Resilience will be a critical capability for businesses navigating uncertainty. Chinese enterprises have evolved from learning and growing through globalisation to actively participating in and shaping a new form of globalisation. Standard Chartered will continue to leverage its unique strengths as a ‘super connector’ and serve as a trusted partner to Chinese enterprises going global. We will support the global expansion of their industrial, supply and value chains while helping them seize the significant opportunities arising from RMB internationalisation.”

From left to right: Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bank; Lu Shi, Head of Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited; Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision Group; and Xiaoshen Wang, President of Ganfeng Lithium

During the high-level dialogue titled “Beyond Borders: Unlocking opportunities in a transforming world,” Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision Group; Xiaoshen Wang, President of Ganfeng Lithium; and Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bank, held an in-depth discussion on how businesses can find firm points of leverage amid volatility and transformation. The session was moderated by Lu Shi, Head of Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited.