Engaging China: Developing risk-informed board strategies

With rising complexity in both regulatory and geopolitical settings, a well-considered, risk-informed China strategy is now a critical boardroom responsibility - not just a business choice.

Join Asialink Business and experienced directors to explore actionable strategies that support risk-informed governance and build board confidence for long-term strategic engagement with China.  

As Australia’s economic ties with China continue to evolve, boards must take a proactive approach to risk, governance, and strategic engagement. This session will explore how to develop a China market strategy, refresh governance policies to align with evolving geopolitical dynamics, and ensure the right oversight mechanisms are in place, featuring insights from a director with on-the-ground experience operating in China.

This session will cover: 

• The value of a risk-informed China strategy and how it can support business performance while mitigating exposure 
• How to build and assess your organisation’s China strategy, including market entry models, risk planning and capability development
• The importance of market diversification – exploring strategies for entering new markets  
• Key board policies to review or update - such as risk appetite statements and enterprise risk frameworks 
• Critical regulatory and legal considerations for directors under both Australian and Chinese law 
• Internal controls and policies to help monitor risk and ensure effective oversight of operations, cyber threats, foreign bribery and more

Gain practical insights from real-world cases and lessons learned in developing a risk-informed China engagement, shared by an experienced director.