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Keeping the pulse of top-level leadership, major policies out of Beijing, and long-term regional implementation are key to planning, budgeting and strategizing in this market. Any organization, from global MNCs to small consulting firms, needs to have a firm grasp of these concepts, and CCBC\u2019s Practical Tools Webinar on Chinese elite politics will provide core competencies in these areas. On June 18, Plenum China, an up-and-coming China-watching firm, and CCBC presented a one-hour crash course on the latest out of Zhong Nan Hai, including elite politician profiles, the results of the Two Sessions, and predictions for next year\u2019s newest Five-Year Plan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The session was free of charge for CCBC members in good standing, C$25+HST for non-members.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Speakers:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50900 aligncenter size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sean-Ding-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sean Ding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Manager Partner, Plenum<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sean is Managing Partner at Plenum, where he oversees the company\u2019s overall business and product strategy. Previously, Sean worked at the World Bank\u2019s Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation global practice, and served as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter\u2019s assistant on China for six years at The Carter Center. Sean holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Arabic and foreign service from Beijing Foreign Studies University and an MBA from Emory University.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50903 aligncenter size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Feng-Chucheng-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FENG Chucheng<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Partner and Lead Political Analyst at Plenum<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chucheng is a Partner and Lead Political Analyst at Plenum, where he oversees and conducts research on China\u2019s political and policy developments. Previously, he worked at Blackpeak and Eurasia Group, where he advised global investors and corporations on Chinese politics\u2019 impact to their businesses. Chucheng holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science and history from University of California, Berkeley and a master\u2019s degree in political science from Columbia University.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This was the second session in our multi-part Practical Tools Webinar Series designed to inform and educate CCBC members on topics to keep their \u201cChina toolbox\u201d up to date. 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