AI, Analytics, and Data Dynamics in Chinese Economy
- China
Sustainable Development Goals in Action
Program Overview
China sees artificial intelligence as a national priority and aims to become the premier global AI centre by 2030. Some industry reports predict that China’s AI market will reach US $26.44 billion in 2026. China’s ability to successfully integrate online, offline, and logistics data into a single value chain makes it stand out from its competitors. However, China is not without its challenges, as seen most starkly in the emergence of an artificial intelligence assisted ChatGPT writing tool in the US. Other factors hindering China’s progress include the strict government regulation of this sector as well as the fact that most Chinese talent is based in the US.
This program seeks to understand the factors shaping the development of AI, analytics, and data driven operations in the Chinese economy. Students will visit China’s technology giants to observe first-hand how these companies are relying on AI to bolster their businesses and understand the challenges they face. Meeting with technology experts, policy analysts, and visiting institutes that develop talent for the technology sector will enable students to comprehend these topics within a broader context. In addition, students will experience immersive and fun activities that will provide them with insights into Chinese history and culture.
Key Program Elements
- Visits China’s technology giants, financial hubs, start-ups, and technology parks firsthand.
- Engage with industry leaders and experts to grasp the prospects and challenges in AI, analytics, and data-driven economy.
- Interact with organizations driving technology for public welfare and pioneering smart city initiatives.
- Immerse in cultural and historical sites for a deeper understanding of China’s heritage.
Suitable Disciplines
Business
Economics
Industrial & Labor Relations
Leadership
Non-Profit Management
International Relations
Entrepreneurship
Featured Cultural Experiences
Boat Ride on West Lake in Hangzhou
The Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou
Cooking Class in Shenzhen
Wong Tai Sin District in Hong Kong
Clock Tower, Heritage 1881 & Nan Lian Garden in Hong Kong
Splendid China & Cultural Village in Shenzhen
Chen Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou
Active Learning Models
Collaborative Learning
Students are grouped into 3-6 per team; teams are assigned a topic to research, which they present to the rest of the group. Some recommended topics include:
- About the country: present before departure.
- About the city: present upon arrival, right after orientation & safety briefing.
- About individual visits: present before visiting the person/organization.
Problem-Based Learning
Students are grouped into 3-6 per team; each team is presented with a challenge question, identified either by the faculty or by the organizations visited; teams do research and present findings to an audience (including organization if the question was from them).
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Hotel Check-in
Arrival in Hangzhou and check-in at hotel (on own)
Free time to acclimatize to city
Day 2: Cultural Immersion + Welcome Dinner
Morning: Cultural Immersion in Hangzhou
Evening: Welcome Dinner
Day 3: Company Visits + Free Evening
Company visits followed by free evening in Hangzhoug.
Day 4: Free Day
Free day in Hangzhou
Day 5: Fly to Shenzhen + Hotel Check-in + Cooking Class
Morning: Flight to Shenzhen in the morning
Evening: Cooking class
Days 6: Company Visits + Cultural Immersion in Guangzhou
Day Trip: Company visits and half day cultural immersion in Guangzhou
Day 7: Company Visits + Evening Free
Company visits in Shenzhen followed by free evening.
Day 8: Company Visits + Cultural Immersion in Hong Kong
Day Trip: Company visits & half day cultural immersion in Hong Kong
Day 9: Cultural Immersion + Farewell Dinner
Morning: Half-day cultural immersion in Shenzhen
Evening: Farewell Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Check-out from hotel; transfer to hotel (on own)
Pricing & Inclusions
*COST: $2610/PERSON
(Twin-sharing for students and single-occupancy for faculty and staff; based on a group size of 20+2)
*Please note that the cost of our programs may vary depending upon several factors, including but not limited to the size of the group, program inclusions, the number of program days and more. Kindly contact us for a customized quote that suits your specific requirements.
- Accommodation: Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis (Wi-Fi included) for 9N/10D
- Group Meals (incl. roundtrip transportation and gratuity): 9 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
- Company Visits: Assistance with setting up company visits that will help achieve course objectives
- Guided cultural tours by professionals fluent in English and familiar with local business and culture(incl. entrance fees)
- 24x7 Support provided by an Authentica Program Manager, who will accompany the group throughout the program and stay at the same hotel as the group (for emergencies off-hours
- Tips for guides, drivers and waiters (for group meals only)
- All taxes
- Transport:
- AC Coach for business meetings, tours, and group meals as per schedule (incl. taxes, tolls, parking, 2 water bottles/day/person)
- Economy class flight Hangzhou-Shenzhen
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