China's Next Chapter

About this episode

The episode features discussions on China's future and its relationship with Europe, featuring insights from Desmond Shum and Abigaël Vasselier.

At the 2025 STATE OF ASIA conference, we hosted two conversations focused on China. First, hear from Desmond Shum, entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and author of the internationally acclaimed memoir Red Roulette, presenting a rare and authoritative perspective on the intersection of global business and Chinese elite politics. Then, Abigaël Vasselier of the EU's External Action Service, shares her perspectives on China's next chapter and the country's relationship with Europe, in conver...

People in this episode

Guests: Desmond Shum, Abigaël Vasselier

Topics covered

• China
• global business
• Chinese elite politics
• China-Europe relations
• politics

Keywords

• China
• business
• politics
• Europe
• Desmond Shum
• Abigaël Vasselier
• Red Roulette

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EU's External Action Service

Books & works: Red Roulette

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