Decoding China Deeptech: 6D5N China Insight Programme

Date: (18-24 Jan) Shenzhen Guangzhou Shanghai Hangzhou, 

Can add Chengdu / Xi’an upon request, with exclusive access to iconic sightseeing spots after the trip
Organizer: Helena Ma, www.idea-comms.com   Linkedin

Purpose

·       Connect with leading Chinese innovators in AI, robotics, genomics, new energy and advanced manufacturing.

·       Explore how technology, capital, culture intersect – including youth development, inclusive growth and global public goods.

·       Build relationships with strategic funds and industrial partners in the Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta.

·       Direct exposure to China’s new economy: AI C robotics, semiconductors, new energy vehicles (NEV), medtech, consumer internet.

·       Insight into how industrial families, state capital and global UHNW families co-invest in China’s growth.

·       On-the-ground understanding of how these technologies can be aligned with long-term, multi-generational capital and philanthropic goals (education, health, sustainability).

·       Tech x wellness x culture holistic immersive experienced

Sectors covered:

1.      Technology s Innovation: Tencent, DJI, XPeng AeroHT, EngineAI, Pudu

Robotics, UBTECH, Insta360, Basic Semiconductor, METiS TechBio, Moore Threads, AgiBot, DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics, Rokid glass, miHoYo game, GPU Moore Threads (newly IPO).

2.      New Energy s High-End Manufacturing: GAC Group, Midea Group, Shenling Environmental Systems.

3.      Biopharma s Frontier Health Tech: BGI Genomics, Mindray, METiS TechBio.

4.      Internet s New Consumption: ByteDance (GBA office), Vipshop (VIP.com).

5.      Capital s Funds: Aofei Zhuhai Fund, All Win / Alpha Win Capital, BGI Industry/“Win-Win” Fund, Fortera Capital, Shanghai state-owned asset management company with FoF and direct investment arms, and AI fund in Hongkong.

PROGRAMME

*If arriving by Sunday afternoon can enjoy free time, and Helena’s group meditation session to get the body and mind prepared.

Day 1 – Shenzhen: Internet, Platforms s Digital Ecosystems Morning – Arrival s Context Briefing

  • Arrival in Shenzhen; transfer to hotel in Nanshan / Futian.
  • Overview of China’s technology landscape, Greater Bay Area strategy and AI/robotics roadmap.
  • Framing of the trip: technology for inclusive growth, sustainability and youth opportunity.
  • Afternoon – Tencents the Consumer Internet
  • Visit: Tencent Headquarters (Shenzhen)
  • Briefing: ByteDance – Greater Bay Area Office (Shenzhen)
  • Evening – Networking Dinner
  • Hosted roundtable with local venture funds and ecosystem partners in Shenzhen.
  • Introduction of delegates; sharing of expectations and partnership interests.

 

Day 2 – Shenzhen: Robotics, Semiconductors s MedTech Morning – Advanced Robotics s Smart Devices

  • DJI – Global Drone Leader (Shenzhen)
  • Insta360 / Arashi Vision (影石) – Immersive Imaging
  • Pudu Robotics – Service Robots for Restaurants s Hospitality
  • Afternoon – Humanoid Robotics s Power Semiconductors
  • UBTECH Robotics (Shenzhen)
  • Basic Semiconductor (Shenzhen)
  • Optional Side Meeting – Biomed Frontier
  • Evening – Transfer to Guangzhou

Day 3 – Guangzhou / Foshan: New Energy Vehicles s High-End Manufacturing Morning – NEV s Smart Manufacturing

  • GAC Group (广汽集团, Guangzhou HQ)
  • Midea Group (Foshan)
  • Afternoon – Climate Tech s New Retail
  • Vipshop / VIP.com (Guangzhou)

Evening – Travel to Shanghai

Day 4 – Shanghai: GPUs, Gaming s Capital Morning – Advanced Computing s Robotics

  • Moore Threads (Shanghai)
  • AgiBot (Shanghai)
  • Afternoon – Content s Capital
  • miHoYo (Shanghai)
  • Fortera Capital (Shanghai)
  • all Win / Alpha Win Capital s Aofei Zhuhai Fund (Investor Roundtable)
  • Alpha Win (All Win) Capital – Hong Kong–headquartered investor specialising in
  • biomedicine and technology with equity investment as its core business.
  • Aofei Zhuhai Fund – regional fund platform in Zhuhai (advanced manufacturing C tech focus; details to be confirmed).
  • BGI Industry / Win-Win Fund (华大共赢) – BGI-linked fund family investing in genomics, life sciences and related technologies.
  • Closed-door dialogue on co-investments, joint funds, and blended finance for health and climate innovation.
  • Evening – Transfer to Hangzhou

Day 5 – Hangzhou: AI, AR s Frontier Robotics Morning – AI Foundation Models s Open Innovation

  • DeepSeek (Hangzhou)
  • Rokid (Hangzhou)
  • Afternoon – Humanoid Robotics s AI-Enabled Drug Discovery
  • METiS Pharmaceuticals / METiS TechBio (Hangzhou–linked AI drug firm)
  • Late Afternoon – Closing Session
    • Key takeaways on: AI C robotics, green transition, health innovation, and philanthropy.
    • Map follow-ups: pilots, MOUs, co-funded programmes, and youth
    • Evening high-speed rail back to Shanghai or direct departures from Hangzhou, depending on flight options.

The trip can be extended to XiAn or Chengdu, upon group consent. Need to inform 2 weeks in advance. 

07/12/2025

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