China Economic Outlook 2026

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What lies ahead for the Chinese economy in the year of the Horse? We are happy to invite Juliette Xue Lascoux, General Manager of SEB Shanghai Branch, and Peter Ling-Vannerus, Chief Representative, SEB Beijing, for an update on the economic outlook for China in 2026.

  • What are the growth drivers and the challenges for the Chinese economy?
  • What are the policy trends from Chinese government to support the economy?
  • What are the main concerns of foreign companies in China?
  • Which strategies are foreign companies employing to adapt to the changing environment?

 

Juliette Lascoux, General Manager of SEB Shanghai Branch, was head of Bank and Regional Management at  SEB Corporate and Investment Banking Division  in Stockholm before moving to Shanghai in 2022. She has previously also worked at SEB Hong Kong Branch as well as  headed the Corporate Banking department at SEB Shanghai Branch. Juliette has a long experience of working with emerging markets within corporate banking, trade and export finance and correspondent banking. Juliette has also been Board member of the Banker Association for Finance and Trade and the International Council of Swedish Industry.

Peter Ling-Vannerus, Chief Representative, SEB Beijing. Peter Ling-Vannerus was Gobal Head, Subsidiary Financing, at SEB Head Quarters in Stockholm before moving to Beijing in 2016 and have previously worked as the head of SEB Branch, France as well as head of the SEB office in Brazil and Board member of the Brazilian Investment Bank, Banco Mercantil Finasa. Peter has a long experience of working with emerging markets within all product areas and started his career in Peru working with the re-scheduling of the Peruvian debt.

When: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 15:00 – 16:30 CET

Where: SEB, Kungsträdgårdsgatan 8, Stockholm

Cost: SCTC Members Free of Charge, Non-Members SEK300 plus VAT to be invoiced after the event.

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