Learning to Ride the Dragon in 2026: How to Deal with the New Dominant China | 5 May 2026 - 16h00 | Hotel Falligan, Ghent

As European companies increasingly come to terms with China’s role as a leading economic power in the 21st century, and as critical industrial supply chains are more and more directed from China, many businesses are confronted with a strategic dilemma. Should they actively engage with China and seize emerging opportunities, or rather maintain distance and consolidate their competitive position in their home markets?

This session is designed to support business leaders in navigating today’s evolving China landscape. With nearly 25 years of experience and his daily practice as a business lawyer in Shanghai, Philippe Snel will offer practical insights into the opportunities and risks for European companies, and how foreign businesses are reassessing their strategies, anticipating challenges, and defining realistic expectations in the current environment.

Programme

• 16h00 – 16h30 | Registration

• 16h30 – 16h35 | Introduction by Ms Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce

• 16h35 – 17h20 | Presentation by Mr Philippe Snel, Founder and Lawyer, DaWo Law Firm Shanghai

• 17h20 – 17h40 | Q&A Session

• 17h40 – 18h45 | Networking Reception

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