Weijian Shan

Weijian Shan, Executive Chairman of PAG and a veteran investor, shares his insights on China's economic landscape. He highlights the potential for further stimulus measures and the shift towards consumer-driven growth. Shan discusses the challenges facing China's property market and the need for ongoing support. He also reflects on his journey from the Cultural Revolution to the forefront of private equity, revealing lucrative investment opportunities in Asia, particularly Japan. His perspectives on economic resilience are both enlightening and thought-provoking.

Weijian Shan, Chairman and CEO of PAG Group and author of "Out of the Gobi," shares his inspiring journey from a teenage exile during the Cultural Revolution to leading a major investment firm. He reflects on the personal toll of this era and contrasts it with China’s current economic reforms. Shan discusses state-owned company challenges, the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations, and the recent protests in Hong Kong, urging for gradual reform and a richer discourse on freedom and democracy.