The Measure of CEO Confidence™ for China suggests CEOs are cautiously optimistic about current and future conditions, even as hiring slows and demand remains below pre-COVID levels. How should CEOs respond to the new competitive reality of economic, regulatory, and geopolitical risk factors?

Join Steve Odland and guest Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center at The Conference Board, to find out how multinational corporations are managing the risk landscape, rethinking supply chains, and continuing to leverage innovation.

(00:09) Welcome to C Suite Perspectives (00:47) Introducing the CEO Confidence Index (01:40) Current CEO Sentiment in China (02:27) Challenges Facing Multinationals in China (06:46) Impact of Chinese Policies on Business (09:08) CEO Expectations on Sales, Investment, and Employment (10:19) Risks and Concerns for CEOs in China (11:40) Geopolitical Tensions and Business Strategy (27:47) Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Why CEOs in China Are Cautiously Optimistic