Past conference “China: beyond the New Normal”

Past conference “China: beyond the New Normal”

A big thank you to our speakers and all participants who joined our roundtable on October 16 at LPA Law in Paris, in partnership with Advention and with the support of the Comité France Chine, on the theme: “China: beyond the New Normal. Resilience and growth strategies for French companies.”

Hosted by Nicolas Vanderchmitt, Partner at LPA Law in Hong Kong, the discussion brought together:

• Sybille Dubois-Fontaine, Director General, Comité France Chine
• David Maurizot, Asia Managing Director, Advention
• Fanny Nguyen, Partner, LPA Law Shanghai

Key takeaways from the discussion:

• China is going through a major economic transition, marked by deflation, a real estate crisis, and geopolitical tensions — yet there are still pockets of growth, particularly in strategic sectors.
• Western companies are shifting toward more cautious investment models, with a renewed interest in joint ventures and regional approaches across Asia.
• The US-China rivalry reshuffles the cards: it generates tensions but also strategic opportunities for European groups able to position themselves as stable and innovative partners.
• In an uncertain environment, the key remains a strategy based on adaptability, local trust, and careful reading of weak signals in the Chinese market.

Thank you again for your rich exchanges and abundant feedback!