The United States and China, the world's two largest economies, exhibit striking similarities despite their structural differences. This lecture will explore how their economic policies are shaped by their common challenges. Their future trajectories will depend heavily on how they manage growing debt burdens. The lecture will also assess the potential impact of artificial intelligence.
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AI Lecture Preview | "The Dual Process of Technological Globalization and De-Globalization"
When technology connects the world while simultaneously dividing it, how should we understand the dramatic changes in the global landscape? While the golden era of highly integrated global technology has not yet fully ended, a new wave of "technological de-globalization" is quietly emerging. US-China tech decoupling, localization of critical technologies, technology export controls, national competition in AI large models... global tech cooperation is being restructured, and the boundaries between competition and collaboration are increasingly blurred.
This lecture will provide an in-depth analysis of how "technological globalization" and "technological de-globalization" are simultaneously shaping our world. Through real-world case studies, it will offer insights and strategic approaches for corporate strategy development and individual career advancement.
Event Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕡 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Registration begins at 1:50 PM)
📍 Venue: Chui Huay Lim Club, 190 Keng Lee Rd, Level 4 Multi-Purpose Hall, Singapore 308409
💰 Free admission
☕ Refreshments and light snacks provided
Organizers:
- Tsinghua SEM Alumni Club
- Chui Huay Lim Club
Program Schedule: 🔹 1:50 PM – Registration 🔹 2:00 PM – 2:10 PM Welcome Remarks
- Chui Huay Lim Club Leadership
- Qin Minghan, President of Tsinghua SEM Alumni Club
🔹 2:10 PM – 3:30 PM AI Lecture Series: From Digitization to Intelligent Transformation
🔹 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Q&A Session 🔹 4:00 PM – Closing & Networking
Featured Speakers:
🎤 Andrew Chin 秦铭汉 – President of Tsinghua SEM Alumni Club; Co-founder and Secretary-General of S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurs Club; Course Director of S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurship Series at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Andrew Chin has over 25 years of experience in global higher education and publishing industries. He previously served as a government officer at Singapore's Economic Development Board, Chief Representative and Country Manager for Thomson Learning China, and Asia-Pacific Business Development Director at Sodexo Group. As a seasoned educator and serial entrepreneur, Andrew is the co-founder and Secretary-General of S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurs Club, lead instructor for SUTD's S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurship Series, and adjunct professor at Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds degrees from Tsinghua University and National University of Singapore, and received Singapore's Ministry of Education SkillsFuture Adult Education Expert (Curriculum Development) Award in 2020. https://www.sutd.edu.sg/course/smart-entrepreneurship-advisory-council
🎤 Jason Wu 吴健 – Vice President of Tsinghua SEM Alumni Club; Investment Partner at Source Code Capital
Jason Wu is currently an Investment Partner at Source Code Capital, where he served from 2015-2024. He is a senior expert in policy research, corporate strategy, fintech, and capital markets. Mr. Wu previously worked at China Investment Corporation and CIC International, focusing on overseas equity investments and fund investments in fixed income. He also worked at the headquarters of the People's Bank of China. Jason Wu graduated from Tsinghua University with a PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's degree in Economics, and was a visiting scholar in the Statistics Department at University of Wisconsin-Madison. https://sourcecodecap.com/wujian/
This summit is jointly organized by the Tsinghua SEM Alumni Club Singapore and the Tsinghua SEM Alumni Association Shenzhen, bringing together government agencies, industry leaders, investment institutions, and high-growth enterprises. Focusing on topics such as technological innovation, industrial cooperation, regional development, and capital connections, it creates a high-quality platform for international exchange and cooperation. This forum will gather experts and corporate representatives from academia, industry, and investment sectors to jointly explore innovation and transformation in global business models around cutting-edge topics including artificial intelligence, low-carbon transition, and Built-Tech.
The Tsinghua SEM Singapore Alumni Club actively supports the Tsinghua SEM "Global Navigators Program" course, specially inviting distinguished alumni from Southeast Asia to share valuable business experiences with course participants. We are delighted to serve the school and gather with faculty and alumni to exchange ideas and grow together.
The Tsinghua University SEM Singapore Alumni Club partnered with Huawei Cloud to jointly host a technology and innovation themed event, with a networking session held at the Singapore Management University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre (SMU IIE). The event focused on Singapore's innovation and technology environment and opportunities, bringing together alumni, entrepreneurs, and innovators for in-depth exchanges.
A distinguished professor from the National University of Singapore (NUS) was specially invited to share insights on food technology innovation trends. Attendees engaged in deep discussions on food science innovation, design, and other related fields, providing entrepreneurs and investors with cutting-edge perspectives and collaboration opportunities.
The Tsinghua University SEM Alumni Club partnered with the Chui Huay Lim Club, which has over 180 years of history and has been the main Teochew business association in Singapore since 1845, to warmly host the Tsinghua University Rixin College visiting study group in Singapore on August 24, 2023. This visit was an important stop in Rixin College's "Friendship, Culture, and Shared Dawn（“友莘，文新，共昕”）" study tour to Singapore and Brunei to research intangible cultural heritage, educational protection, and the development of Teochew people in Singapore.
The Chui Huay Lim Club coordinated and arranged the entire research work for the Tsinghua students in Singapore. Under the warm hospitality of the alumni club and Chui Huay Lim Club, the students engaged in in-depth exchanges with alumni, experiencing firsthand and learning about Singapore's local culture, educational environment, and the development of the Chinese community. Before leaving Singapore, the Tsinghua students also shared their preliminary research findings with Teochew leaders in Singapore at the Chui Huay Lim Club, receiving valuable feedback and guidance.
On June 26, 2023, the Tsinghua University SEM undergraduate study group on transnational innovation and entrepreneurship visited Singapore and received a warm reception from the Tsinghua SEM Singapore Alumni Club.
During their stay in Singapore, the team visited several local leading small and medium enterprises, including Castlery, North America's most successful Singaporean furniture company, and Carro, Southeast Asia's largest online-to-offline automotive trading platform. Through these site visits, the team gained in-depth understanding of Singapore's innovation and entrepreneurship environment and practical experiences, providing valuable insights for transnational entrepreneurship and collaboration.
The Tsinghua SEM Singapore Alumni Club supported the Singapore module of the Tsinghua SEM-University of St. Gallen EMBA program. During the event, alumni and University of St. Gallen EMBA students exchanged ideas and shared experiences while enjoying Singapore's iconic chili crab from Jumbo Seafood.
Additionally, the University of St. Gallen EMBA students and alumni visited the Singapore Alibaba Ant Financial office. Ant Financial representatives shared the latest practices and experiences in fintech innovation at the gathering, providing participants with valuable industry insights and collaboration opportunities.
The Tsinghua University SEM Singapore Alumni Club organized a Singapore historical walking tour, leading alumni to explore in-depth the city's rich historical culture and landmark features. The event specially introduced the origin of the Merlion—symbolizing Singapore's historical transformation from a fishing village to a prosperous metropolis. Alumni strengthened their connections and bonds during the walking tour while experiencing Singapore's unique historical charm.
On March 22, 2023, teachers from the MBA Program Office of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management visited Singapore and received a warm reception from the Tsinghua SEM Singapore Alumni Club. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on alumni development, exchange and cooperation, and program promotion, further strengthening the connections between alumni and the school.
