Ian Williams - Vampire State The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy an update

In this compelling follow-up to his acclaimed talk at last years festival, Ian Williams returns to explore the latest twists and turns in the story of Vampire State his hard-hitting examination of the Chinese economy and the geopolitical implications of its rise.

Drawing on fresh research and recent global developments, Williams will update audiences on how Chinas vampire economy a system where state power permeates markets, innovation and global supply chains continues to evolve, resist external pressure and assert influence worldwide.

Expect incisive insights into state capitalism, technology battles, business deterrents and the future of global economic order.The book on which this talk is based, is a gripping narrative on Chinas political-economic model state capitalism fused with socialist market ambitions and the often predatory practices shaping domestic and global markets.

With deep reporting and clarity, it unpacks how political will, regulatory coercion and Party control have moulded the worlds second-largest economy, affecting international business, technology competition and geopolitical strategy.Ian Williams is an award-winning journalist and foreign correspondent whose career spans over three decades.

He served as foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News in Russia and Asia, before joining NBC News as Asia Correspondent, reporting from Beijing, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

His reportage has taken him deep into economic powerplays, conflict zones and political change across the globe, and his work has garnered both Emmy and BAFTA awards.

He has covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine, and for more than 25 years has focused on Chinas economic and political trajectory.

He is currently a doctoral student at Kings College Londons War Studies department, researching cyber issues and international security.Join this timely session for a panoramic yet incisive exploration of Chinas economic strategy, the global implications of state-driven markets, and what the future might hold for investors, policymakers and citizens alike.Q&A Session will follow.