DAN WANG

Director, China at Eurasia Group | Former Chief Economist, Hang Seng Bank China | Expert on China's Economy and Geopolitics


  • Director, China at Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk research and consulting firm
  • Former Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China, with extensive experience in macroeconomic forecasting and financial markets
  • Former analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit, specializing in China's economy, urban development, and international investment
  • Regular commentator for CNBC, Bloomberg, and the BBC, and columnist for FT China
  • Holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Washington and regularly addresses international business and policy forums

Dr. Dan Wang is Director, China at Eurasia Group, one of the world's leading political risk advisory firms. She specializes in China's economic development, industrial policy, international trade, and the geopolitical forces reshaping global markets.

Before joining Eurasia Group, Wang served as Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China in Shanghai, where she was responsible for macroeconomic forecasting and capital market analysis. Previously, she worked at the Economist Intelligence Unit in Beijing, analyzing China's economic transformation, urban development, and overseas investment.

Her expertise combines rigorous economic research with practical knowledge of financial markets and China's policymaking environment.

Wang examines the economic and strategic implications of US-China competition, trade restrictions, industrial policy, technological innovation, and changes in global supply chains.

She also analyzes China's domestic economic challenges, including property market instability, demographic pressures, consumption, and the transition toward advanced manufacturing and technology-driven growth.

A frequent commentator on CNBC, Bloomberg, and the BBC, Wang writes a column for FT China and regularly participates in international business conferences, government forums, and high-level policy discussions.

She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Washington, specializing in property rights, environmental economics, and econometrics. As a postdoctoral researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she designed and led nationwide agricultural surveys.

With her distinctive combination of economic expertise, banking experience, and geopolitical insight, Dan Wang helps business leaders and investors understand China's evolving role in the global economy.

Dan tailors each presentation to the needs of her audience and is not limited to the topics listed below. Please ask us about any subject that interests you:

  • China's Economic Future: Challenges and Opportunities
  • US-China Relations and the New Geopolitical Order
  • China's Industrial Policy and Global Competitiveness
  • Trade Wars, Tariffs, and Global Supply Chains
  • China's Financial Markets and Investment Outlook
  • Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and the US-China Innovation Race
  • China's Economic Slowdown and Structural Transformation
  • China's Global Influence and Emerging Markets
  • China, Latin America, and the Future of International Trade
  • Geopolitical Risk and Strategic Business Decisions

Three-Sentence Essence

Dan Wang is a leading economist and geopolitical analyst who helps business leaders understand China's transformation and its consequences for global markets. As Director, China at Eurasia Group and former Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China, she combines economic research, financial expertise, and geopolitical insight. Her presentations provide a strategic perspective on US-China competition, global trade, investment risks, and emerging economic opportunities.

CHINA'S NEXT CHAPTER

The Economic Transformation That Will Reshape Global Markets

China is undergoing one of the most consequential economic transformations in its modern history.

After decades of extraordinary expansion, the country faces new challenges involving domestic consumption, demographics, real estate, debt, and economic restructuring.

At the same time, China is strengthening its position in advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and strategic technologies.

In this keynote, Dan Wang examines the forces shaping China's next stage of development and their implications for global growth, international trade, and investment.

Drawing on her experience as a banking economist and geopolitical analyst, she explains how China's economic policies and structural challenges may influence businesses and financial markets worldwide.

Key question: What will drive China's growth over the next decade, and what does it mean for the global economy?

THE US-CHINA ECONOMIC BATTLE

Trade Wars, Technology, and the New Global Balance of Power

The relationship between the United States and China is transforming international business.
Trade restrictions, industrial policy, technological competition, and national security concerns are reshaping the global economic landscape.

Dan Wang examines the economic and political forces driving this rivalry, explaining how decisions in Washington and Beijing influence global markets, corporate strategy, and international investment.

She explores China's economic strengths and vulnerabilities, the implications of trade restrictions, and the growing competition for technological leadership.

The presentation also considers how companies can evaluate geopolitical uncertainty and adapt their strategies to a more fragmented global economy.

Key question: How will US-China competition redefine international trade, investment, and economic power?

CHINA AND THE FUTURE OF GLOBALIZATION

New Supply Chains, Industrial Power, and Emerging Opportunities

Globalization is entering a new phase.

Companies are reassessing supply chains, governments are prioritizing economic security, and competition for advanced manufacturing capabilities is intensifying.

China remains central to international production networks while expanding its influence in strategic industries.

Dan Wang examines how these developments are changing the geography of global manufacturing and investment.

She explains the relationship between China's industrial policies, technological capabilities, international trade, and corporate decision-making.

The keynote can be tailored to examine implications for Mexico and Latin America, including opportunities and risks associated with nearshoring, industrial investment, and the reconfiguration of international supply chains.

Key question: How should companies and investors respond to the changing geography of global production?

INVESTING IN A CHANGING CHINA

Economic Risks, Market Opportunities, and the Politics Behind the Numbers

China's economy presents a complex picture for international investors.

While challenges in real estate, domestic consumption, and demographics create uncertainty, advanced manufacturing and technological development continue to reshape the country's economic landscape.

Dan Wang offers a strategic assessment of China's macroeconomic outlook, policy priorities, and financial market environment.

Drawing on her experience as Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China, she explains why understanding government policy is essential to evaluating economic developments and investment risks.

The presentation explores how political decisions, industrial strategy, and international tensions influence the country's economic trajectory.

Key question: What should global investors understand about China's economy before making strategic decisions?

CHINA, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY

Competition, Trade, Investment, and Strategic Opportunities

China's expanding global economic influence is creating new opportunities and challenges for Latin America.

Trade, infrastructure investment, commodities, technology, and industrial competition are increasingly connected to developments in Beijing.

At the same time, the relationship between China and the United States is influencing the strategic choices facing Latin American governments and companies.

In this keynote, Dan Wang examines China's international economic priorities and how they intersect with Latin America's development and investment prospects.

The presentation can explore Mexico's particular position within North American supply chains, as well as the opportunities and risks facing other economies in the region.

Key question: How can Latin American businesses navigate China's changing role in the global economy?