Global Entrepreneurs China-Tech Study Tour 2026

Bridge Global Vision with China’s Tech FrontierOne Study Tour, A Lifetime Network

From the "New Three" (PV, Lithium Batteries, EVs) to the "Next New Three" (AI, Robotics, Innovative Drugs). 7-day executive deep immersion into world-class tech champions and state laboratories.

Host: Shenzhen ClickUse Industrial Internet Research InstituteCo-host: PKU Science ParkAccreditation: Brest Business School (France) MBA/DBA
Explore Itineraries
Cohort Size
30 Elite Seats
20 Global + 10 Chinese Leaders
Immersion
20+ Tech Titans
Huawei, Tencent, DJI, Alibaba, DeepSeek
Dual Routes
7 Days / Track
Shenzhen-HK & Hangzhou-Shanghai
Accreditation
MBA/DBA Credits
Brest Business School Accreditation
Macro Paradigm Shift

Why Participate in GECT Now?

From "Bringing-in Globalization" to "Outbound Globalization": China’s tech supply chain is fundamentally reshaping the global industrial landscape.

China’s Industrial Leap Forward

Decoding China’s Tech Transformation

Witness how China evolved from low-cost manufacturing to the epicenter of frontier intelligent technologies.

Phase 1.0 · 1990s–2010s

The "Old Three"

ApparelFurnitureHome Appliances

Apparel, Furniture, and Household Appliances — the foundational era of mass export manufacturing.

Phase 2.0 · 2015–2024

The "New Three"

Photovoltaics (PV)Lithium BatteriesElectric Vehicles (EV)

Photovoltaics (PV), Lithium-ion Batteries, and Electric Vehicles (EV) — dominating global clean-tech supply chains.

GECT Core Focus
Phase 3.0 · 2025–2035

The "Next New Three"

AI & LLMsHumanoid RoboticsInnovative DrugsLow-Altitude UAVsEmbodied AI

Artificial Intelligence, Humanoid Robotics, and Innovative Drugs — flanked by Low-Altitude Aviation and Embodied AI.

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Direct Access to Tech Titans

Visit core campuses and confidential R&D centers of Huawei, DJI, Tencent, Alibaba, Unitree, and DeepSeek.

20 World Champions
02

National Laboratories & C9 Labs

Engage with top scientists at Tsinghua, PKU, CAS SIAT, DAMO Academy, and Zhejiang Laboratory.

20 Research Hubs
03

1-on-1 Customized Matchmaking

Pre-departure demand surveys ensure tailored business introductions, venture pitches, and local chamber partnerships.

Bespoke Synergy
04

The Class That Never Graduates

Permanent WeChat executive network, annual Global Entrepreneurs Summits, and ongoing cross-border alumni services.

Lifelong Network
Executive Immersive Itineraries

Two Distinct Routes, Infinite Business Synergy

Choose between the hardware innovation capital or the digital & AGI powerhouse. Attend one or both tracks for comprehensive coverage.

Shenzhen & Hong Kong

Shenzhen - Hong Kong Program

Deep dive into hardware innovation, EV leadership, robotics clusters, and Hong Kong’s international venture capital gateway.

2026.12.07 – 12.13
7 Days / 6 Nights
Participants will visit 6 selected tech champions from the 10 proposed enterprises, and 6 world-class research institutes from the 10 proposed academies.
Filter:
ICT & Cloud / AI#01

Huawei Technologies华为

Global leader in ICT infrastructure, smart devices, and enterprise cloud solutions. Explore HarmonyOS ecosystem and digital transformation.

5G / 6GCloud ComputingAI ArchitectureSmart Devices
Internet & Cloud / FinTech#02

Tencent Holdings腾讯

World-leading internet and digital technology company, pioneering WeChat ecosystem, Hunyuan foundation model, and enterprise cloud solutions.

WeChat EcosystemHunyuan AICloudInteractive Entertainment
Drones & Imaging#03

DJI Technology大疆创新

The undisputed global leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging, spearheading low-altitude economy and industrial UAV applications.

DronesLow-Altitude EconomyRobotics VisionGimbal Systems
EV & Clean Energy#04

BYD Company比亚迪

Global titan in electric vehicles and power batteries. Visit Blade Battery gigafactory and vertically integrated smart EV manufacturing.

Electric VehiclesBlade BatteryEnergy StorageAutonomous Driving
Industrial Automation#05

Inovance Technology汇川技术

China’s flagship industrial automation and smart control innovator, commanding market leadership in servo drives, robotics, and EV powertrains.

Industrial AutomationServo SystemsMotor ControlSmart Manufacturing
Heavy UAV & Aerospace#06

United Aircraft联合飞机

Specialized developer of heavy-payload autonomous tilt-rotor and multi-rotor UAVs, pioneering low-altitude logistics corridors and defense applications.

Heavy UAVsLow-Altitude LogisticsAviation TechSmart Defense
Humanoid Robotics#07

UBTECH Robotics优必选

Pioneer in commercial humanoid robots and AI smart servicing solutions, deployed in smart manufacturing and education.

Humanoid RobotsWalker SeriesAI ServicingIndustrial Embodied AI
Embodied AI / Robotics#08

Leju Robotics乐聚智能

Frontier manufacturer of high-dynamic bipedal humanoid robots, accelerating open embodied AI algorithms and multi-terrain mobility.

Embodied AIDynamic BalanceBipedal LocomotionOpen Hardware
Collaborative Robotics#09

DOBOT Robotics越疆科技

World-leading provider of smart lightweight collaborative robot arms (cobots), deployed across manufacturing, healthcare, and retail in 140+ countries.

CobotsSmart Robotic ArmsIndustrial InspectionGlobal Export
Acoustics & Wearables#10

Shokz韶音科技

Global pioneer in bone conduction and open-ear acoustic technologies, standing as a stellar paradigm of Chinese proprietary deep tech going global.

Bone ConductionAcoustic TechGlobal Consumer BrandHardware Innovation
Masterclasses & Knowledge Architecture

Executive Curriculum & High-Level Dialogues

Beyond corporate tours: Engage in rigorous executive seminars, closed-door policy dialogues, and cross-border startup pitch sessions.

MODULE 01

The Macro Logic of China’s Industrial Transformation

Decoding the fundamental shift from factor-driven growth to hard-tech leadership, exploring the scale advantages of China’s complete manufacturing matrix.

Executive Deep DiveCase Studies & Frameworks
MODULE 02

China’s Robotics Industry: From Automation to Embodied AI

Systematic overview of core components (reducers, servo drives), industrial arms, collaborative cobots, and breakthrough humanoid platforms.

Executive Deep DiveCase Studies & Frameworks
MODULE 03

Drone Ecosystem & The Trillion-Dollar Low-Altitude Economy

Exploring low-altitude airspace policies, commercial eVTOL air mobility, drone-based logistics corridors, and industrial sensing applications.

Executive Deep DiveCase Studies & Frameworks
MODULE 04

China’s AI Landscape: Models, Infrastructure & Monetization

In-depth analysis of open-source foundation models, AI computing clusters, AI-agent ecosystems, and practical enterprise monetization strategies.

Executive Deep DiveCase Studies & Frameworks
MODULE 05

Evolution of China’s New Energy: PV, Lithium & Clean Tech

Analyzing photovoltaic integration, solid-state & sodium batteries, EV smart architectures, and multinational localized manufacturing.

Executive Deep DiveCase Studies & Frameworks
MODULE 06

Chinese Enterprises Going Global & Cross-Border Synergy

Actionable frameworks for bilateral partnership: how global businesses can leverage China’s supply chain while entering Chinese innovation channels.

Executive Deep DiveCase Studies & Frameworks
Beyond Corporate & Lab Visits, GECT Delivers:

Structured knowledge transfer designed for chairmen, investors, and visionary innovators seeking sustainable bilateral expansion.

Masterclass Lectures by Top Scholars

Direct interaction with former ministers, CAE academicians, and elite university professors on macro policy and tech trajectories.

Frontier Tech Startup Pitch Sessions

Curated roadshows featuring seed to series-B high-growth Chinese deep-tech startups seeking global distribution and capital.

Local Association & Chamber Matchmaking

Closed-door roundtables with Chinese industrial leaders, drone associations, and unicorn founders for joint ventures.

Prestigious Mentors

Distinguished Faculty & Advisory Council

Learn directly from former policymakers, Chinese Academy of Engineering academicians, and pioneering tech entrepreneurs.

Faculty and guest advisors include former ministers, academicians, and institutional heads (partial list).
杨学
Faculty Advisor

Mr. Yang Xueshan

Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Industry & Information Technology (MIIT)
Guest Professor, Peking University

Pivotal architect of China’s national informatization strategy and digital economy development policies, offering profound macroeconomic and industrial perspectives.

Industrial PolicyDigital EconomyNational Strategy
陈老
Faculty Advisor

Mr. Chen

Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
PhD, Peking University

Distinguished leader in national frontier science initiatives, technological sovereignty, and high-tech industrial park ecosystems.

Science & Tech PolicyFrontier InnovationTech Commercialization
郑纬
Faculty Advisor

Prof. Zheng Weimin

Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering / Professor, Tsinghua University
Leading National Scholar in Computer Architecture

Foremost authority on high-performance supercomputing architectures, storage systems, and the national computing infrastructure for AGI.

SupercomputingAI Cluster ArchitectureTsinghua University
谭建
Faculty Advisor

Prof. Tan Jianrong

Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering / Professor, Zhejiang University
Eminent Authority in Digital Design & Manufacturing

Legendary scholar in digital manufacturing and mechanical engineering, decoding China’s industrial transformation into intelligent robotics.

Intelligent ManufacturingDigital TwinsZhejiang University
李铭
Faculty Advisor

Prof. Li Ming

Former Director, UNESCO International Centre for Higher Education Innovation
Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Global pioneer in international higher education innovation, technology transfer, and multilateral talent development networks.

UNESCOGlobal CooperationHigher Education Innovation
邓仲
Faculty Advisor

Dr. Deng Zhongming

President, PKU Science and Technology Innovation Park / PhD
Head of PKU National Science Park Ecosystem

Executive leader orchestrating the commercialization of elite university scientific discoveries and fostering deep-tech unicorn incubation.

Unicorn IncubationPKU Innovation EcosystemTech Venture
姚乐
Faculty Advisor

Dr. Yao Le

Dean, Shenzhen ClickUse Industrial Internet Research Institute / PhD
Founder of CIO Times / Initiator of GECT

Visionary founder of CIO Times and leader in China’s industrial internet transformation, connecting premier corporate CxOs and technological pioneers.

Industrial InternetCIO NetworkGECT Initiator
Admissions & Tuition

Strict Selection for High-Caliber Peer Networking

A balanced cohort of 30 global visionaries ensures intimate, confidential, and actionable commercial dialogue.

Target Candidate Profiles (5 Key Criteria)

01

Chairmen or CEOs of enterprises with annual revenue > $20M USD

Business leaders with decisive authority for cross-border sourcing, industrial expansion, or investment.

Eligible Candidate
02

Senior Executives of Fortune Global 500 Enterprises

VP-level and above, regional managing directors, CTOs, and global supply chain directors.

Eligible Candidate
03

Founders or Co-founders of Global Tech Unicorns

Pioneering entrepreneurs leading high-growth scale-ups valued at $1B+ USD.

Eligible Candidate
04

Founders of Frontier & Breakthrough Technology Startups

Innovators holding patent portfolios and commercial traction in AI, robotics, or clean energy.

Eligible Candidate
05

Venture Capitalists, Private Equity & Industrial Fund Partners

Managing partners investing in deep-tech, global outbound supply chains, and cross-border M&A.

Eligible Candidate
Cohort Balance

Strictly 30 Leaders per Cohort

20 International Overseas Entrepreneurs + 10 Chinese Elite Business Founders, ensuring bilateral balance and authentic synergy.

Intimate Peer Network20 Global : 10 China
Program Investment & Transparent Value

Transparent Executive Investment

Single Track Cohort
$15,000 USD
Choice of Shenzhen-HK or Hangzhou-Shanghai
Includes 7 days / 6 nights luxury five-star accommodation, bespoke catering, VIP private transit, and academic visits.
Best Value · Save $2,000
Dual Track Package (Best Value)
$28,000 USD
Attend Both Tracks (Save $2,000 USD)
Full access to both Shenzhen-Hong Kong AND Hangzhou-Shanghai cohorts (14 days total). Qualifies for direct MBA/DBA credit application at Brest Business School (France).

What Tuition Covers:

  • All single-occupancy luxury 5-star hotel accommodations throughout the tour
  • Curated gourmet dining, executive luncheons, and private welcome/gala banquets
  • Private VIP chartered luxury ground transportation and cross-border transit
  • Exclusive admission, access passes, and executive security coordination for all enterprises and labs
  • Simultaneous bilingual Chinese-English translation and multi-language AI headsets
  • All study materials, masterclass lecture documentation, and graduation certificates

Exclusions:

  • Round-trip international airfares to/from China
  • Personal visa application fees (Official invitation letter provided by organizers)
  • Personal incidental expenditures and discretionary shopping
Elite Privileges & Accreditation

Value-Added Advantages Designed for Global Executives

Unparalleled support ensuring flawless communication, customized business matchmaking, and prestigious European academic accreditation.

Full Bilingual Support & AI Earbuds

On-site professional EN/ZH simultaneous interpreters, plus smart AI translation headsets supporting French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, and Korean.

Executive PrivilegeIncluded

Pre-Tour Personalized Matchmaking

A comprehensive pre-departure survey identifies your exact supply chain and technology requirements to connect you with prospective partners.

Executive PrivilegeIncluded

French Business School MBA/DBA Credits

Completing both GECT study tours can be credited as professional coursework toward an MBA or DBA degree at Brest Business School (France).

Executive PrivilegeIncluded

Official Chinese Visa Support (PU Letter)

Organizers provide formal commercial invitation letters (M-visa / TE-PU) and advisory support for smooth, hassle-free international entry.

Executive PrivilegeIncluded

Luxury 5-Star Hospitality & Cuisine

Prestigious accommodations at leading international 5-star luxury hotels and signature private banquets showcasing regional culinary heritage.

Executive PrivilegeIncluded

Annual GECT Global Entrepreneurs Summit

Alumni gain privileged VIP access to annual cross-border tech summits, ongoing startup roadshows, and permanent business advisory support.

Executive PrivilegeIncluded
Track Record & Official Backing

Key Milestones & Government Endorsement

From national digital congresses to Hong Kong unicorn summits, GECT is backed by prominent academic, municipal, and industrial institutions.

Foundation2020.10.24

6th China Industry Internet Conference

Held in Beijing with over 500 industry leaders and Academician Wu Hequan; CIO Times officially announced the establishment of ClickUse Institute.

Low-Altitude Hub2025.05.23

World Drone Conference Low-Altitude Forum

Convened at PKU Science Park with 300+ global participants, establishing low-altitude industrial research partnerships.

Hong Kong Gateway2025.08.24

Inaugural Global Unicorn Conference in Hong Kong

Grand opening at HKCEC, addressed by HK Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu; Dr. Deng and Dr. Yao delivered keynote speeches.

Program Launch2025.09.15

Official Launch of the GECT Program

Official ceremony at PKU Science Park, attended by former ministerial leaders, UNESCO officials, and distinguished guests.

Cohort 12026.12.07 – 12.13

Commencement of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cohort 1

30 global elite entrepreneurs convene in Shenzhen and Hong Kong for 7 days of unprecedented tech and institutional deep dive.

Cohort 22026.12.15 – 12.21

Commencement of Hangzhou-Shanghai Cohort 1

Deep immersion into China’s AI, digital economy, and commercial capital across Hangzhou and Shanghai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Clear answers on visas, language support, executive credentials, and logistical arrangements.

The entire tour provides professional English-Chinese simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. In addition, intelligent AI multi-language translation headsets are provided, supporting French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and more with real-time audio translation.

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Connecting Global Entrepreneurs with China’s Frontier Technology Ecosystem.

Academic Degree Partner
Brest Business School (France) MBA & DBA Programs

Institutional Organizers

Organized by
Shenzhen ClickUse Industrial Internet Research Institute
Established by CIO Times; Pioneering Industrial Internet Transformation
Co-Organized by
Science Park of Peking University (PKU Science Park), etc.
National University Science Park of Peking University

Admissions & Inquiries

+86 (0755) 8652-9100 / +86 138-0000-2026
PKU Science and Technology Innovation Park, Beijing / High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen
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