Scott Malkin
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In an inspiring and insightful 60 minutes, Scott Malkin, CEO of Value Retail, showed the audience at China Exchange why and how his shopping villages are an international success story.
Baroness Tessa Jowell
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Cherie Blair
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Ben Elliot
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
The Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames
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Sir Nicholas Soames MP gave the China Exchange a lively and thought provoking 60 minutes.
Niall Ferguson
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Professor Niall Ferguson covered his “killer Apps” from his book, Civilisation, that sought to explain why after 1600 did the West become so much richer, healthier and more powerful than everywhere else.
Simon Murray
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Simon Murray used his 60 minutes to talk about his experiences in China and his 51 years in Hong Kong.
Deb8 China
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Guest speakers had just 8 minutes to convey their position on topics ranging from the Chinese economy and education to climate change, censorship and sex in our lively short form debate event, part of our Spring Festival 2016 programme.
Stephen Perry
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Is China a Threat? Chair of the 48 Group Club and Old China Hand, Stephen Perry used his hour to present a positive view of the potential to work with China in all aspects of industry.
Algy Cluff
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An evolving entrepreneur from the North Sea to China Chairman Cluff Natural Resources, Algy Cluff spoke extensively on his career sharing how he built his business around the world. Listen out for the mention of Tang Ke, the official in China whose approval was needed for oil exploration!