On May 18, the 2024 Land-Sea Economic Forum, themed “China, an Opportunity: New Era of Brand Globalization,” was held at the Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center.
The forum hosted over 200 guests from over 20 countries, including Singapore, the United States, Argentina, Germany, Serbia, Pakistan, and Nepal. They explored global industry shifts, providing companies fresh insights and strategies for international expansion.
Dr. Parag Khanna, a renowned global strategy advisor, Founder, and CEO of AlphaGeo, and an expert on geopolitics, globalization, and diplomatic issues, emphasized that Chongqing’s strategic location at the heart of China, bridging north to south and east to west, makes it the ideal launchpad for initiatives like the China Europe Railway and the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.
He praised Chinese industry and Chongqing’s leadership for establishing strong land-sea connections that bridge diverse regions. These initiatives are key to bolstering global trade routes, driving economic growth, and enhancing connectivity.
As ASEAN and Southeast Asia are now among China’s largest trading partners, he described the region as young, vibrant, fast-growing, urbanizing, digitizing, and full of opportunities for Chinese enterprises expanding abroad.