BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. Citi will hold
its 21st annual China Conference on November 10–13, 2026, bringing
together around 1,500 global institutional investors, policymakers
and corporate leaders in Shanghai and Shenzhen.


According to Citi, this year's conference will focus on
macroeconomic trends, policy developments, innovation and emerging
market opportunities, as well as developments shaping China's
economy and global markets.


The event comes after the China Securities Regulatory Commission
(CSRC) recently approved Citi's establishment of a wholly owned
securities company in China, Citigroup Securities (China) Company
Limited (CSCCL).


The new entity will offer onshore equities brokerage, securities
underwriting, research and principal trading services to domestic
and international clients. Its establishment is expected to be a
key topic of discussion, particularly in relation to market entry
and capital-raising strategies.


Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser will participate in the
conference, including discussions on China's role in the global
economy and the opportunities arising from its continued
development.


"China remains one of Citi's most important markets and
continues to offer significant opportunities for companies and
investors. Our annual China Conference provides a vital bridge
connecting global capital with China's domestic market
opportunities," Marc Luet, Citi's Head of Japan, Asia North and
Australia, said.







He added that the conference would provide a platform for
clients, investors and businesses to navigate evolving cross-border
business and investment opportunities as Citi expands its presence
in China's domestic securities market.


Citi China Country Officer and Banking Head Wenjie Zhang said
China's resilience, innovation and long-term growth potential
continued to create opportunities for international investors and
businesses.


He noted that Citi's global network enabled the bank to connect
China with international markets, support multinational companies
operating in China, and assist Chinese businesses with their
overseas expansion.


Other speakers at the conference will include Jane Sun, CEO of
Trip.com Group; Weijian Shan, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of
PAG; Charles L. Evans, former President and CEO of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Chicago; and Klaas Knot, former President of the
Dutch central bank and former Chair of the G20's Financial
Stability Board.


Among other speakers are Fei-Fei Li, Chief Technology Officer
and President of International Business at Alibaba Cloud, and Anna
Wintour, former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue and Global Chief Content
Officer at Condé Nast.