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China is entering a new era. Do you know what it means for your business, career, and future opportunities? In a world reshaped by AI, geopolitics, and shifting economic power, how should leaders and young professionals understand the “Next China” and prepare to win in it?

Join us for an exclusive evening with Mr. Joseph Ngai, Director and Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, Greater China, as he shares insights from his new book “The Next China Is Still China: An Insider's Playbook for Winning in the New Era”, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at HKU iCube.

Highlights

Book Sharing by Joseph Ngai
A thought-provoking sharing on the realities of doing business in China today and why, despite the challenges, China continues to offer extraordinary opportunities for those who understand its new rules.

Fireside Chat on “The Next China is Still China”
Joseph will be joined by Prof. Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean (External Relations), HKU Business School, for a fireside chat on what it takes to compete and thrive in one of the world’s most demanding and dynamic markets. They will explore the new realities for multinationals, the rise of Chinese firms on the global stage, and offer practical, forward-looking insights for leaders and young professionals seeking to navigate and seize opportunities in the “Next China.”

Special for Attendees
The first 100 participants will receive a complimentary copy of The Next China Is Still China, and an author signing session will follow the event.

Author:

Mr. Joseph Ngai

Director and Managing Partner of McKinsey & Co., Greater China
International Advisory Council Member, HKU Business School

Moderator:

Prof. Heiwai Tang
Associate Vice-President (Global), HKU
Associate Dean (External Relations), HKU Business School

Event Details

Date:  Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (registration begins at 6:00 pm; light refreshments will be served)

Venue: HKU iCube, 4005-4007, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong

Language: English

Proposed Rundown:

6:00 pm | Registration

6:30 pm | Opening Remarks by Prof. Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School

6:35 pm | Book Sharing by Mr. Joseph Ngai

6:55 pm | Fireside Chat on “The Next China is Still China”

7:35 pm | Networking and Book Signing Session

RSVP Now

(The registration has reached its maximum capacity. Thank you for your support.)

Registration deadline: 12:00 pm, July 27, 2026.

Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis. A confirmation email will be sent to successful registrants at a later stage. 

Should you have any questions, please contact us at bsalumni@hku.hk