Inside our Open-Enrollment Business Immersion to China 2025
In October 2025, The Global Exec. embarked on a business immersion to Beijing and Shanghai to explore China’s dominance in e-commerce. During their week-long immersion, participants met with inspirational businesses ranging from MNCs, retail & e-commerce firms, tech giants, startups, FMCGs and accelerators.
They also experienced China’s rich cultural heritage, visiting iconic landmarks and gaining a deeper understanding of the market’s unique context.
Two Cities, Two Perspectives
Filmed in Beijing, Part 1 of our Business Immersion recap highlights why participants from companies like Kofola, UGO, Slovnaft and Datapac found the program so transformative, both personally and professionally.
Watch us in Shanghai for Part 2, featuring expert insights on innovation and China’s global role, as well as participant takeaways that highlight how the city deepened their understanding of business and culture.
A rundown of the immersion
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A decade ago, China accounted for less than 1% of the global e-commerce market; however, today, it’s the world’s largest e-commerce market, increasing its global market share to more than 40%. In fact, China’s dominance in e-commerce and m-commerce is so pronounced that the country now handles more transactions per year than France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States combined. Chinese users are also pioneering industry developments, driving innovation and coming up with the latest technologies.
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When: October 20th - 26th, 2025
The program encompassed a diverse range of focuses, providing participants with a comprehensive and enriching experience.
During the 7-day immersion, we covered key topics, such as:
• The Chinese e-commerce ecosystem
• Mobile innovations
• Superapps
• AI, robotics and automation
• Livestreaming and influencer marketing
• Social e-commerce, omnichannel retail and on-demand services
• Insight into doing business in China
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We’ve got plenty of experience in group educational travel to China and have been showcasing its business potential to participants from all over the globe for 25+ years! Our local connections and network meant participants got access to top-tier companies and an expertly crafted itinerary to help boost their own professional growth.
They traveled with our on-the-ground facilitators who were on hand to help turn those ‘aha moments’ into actions. We’ve delivered business immersions and educational travel experiences to MNCs across the globe.
We took participants from these companies...
What was included in the open-enrollment immersion with us?
Flights, accommodation, experiences and on-the-ground logistics were all included. Here’s a quick rundown of what participants got when purchasing a spot for this immersion:
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• 4* accommodation
• Dinner experiences
• Ground transportation
• Flights from Prague
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• 14 business visits
• Brainstorming sessions
• Networking functions
• Visits to cultural hotspots
The people behind the immersion
Li Zhang
Expert Program Facilitator
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Li Zhang transforms C-suite leadership through immersive global programs that unlock breakthrough thinking and strategic innovation. Li's expertise synthesizes academic rigour with operational intelligence, drawing from her direct experience.
She delivers programs that expose leaders to new markets with the goal to fundamentally rewire executive mindsets for innovative thinking and exponential growth.
Gabriele Eidejute-Strong
Senior Program Manager
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Gabrielė is a Senior Program Manager at the Global Exec. She is responsible for designing and delivering innovative experiential learning experiences for corporations and professional groups.
Her close collaboration with clients ensures a thorough understanding of their specific needs and goals, enabling her to meticulously craft customized experiences that align perfectly with their business objectives.
“China’s economic trajectory reflects a deliberate shift from investment-driven growth toward innovation, technology, and domestic consumption. While structural challenges remain—such as demographic pressures and rebalancing its property sector—the country’s long-term outlook will depend on its ability to sustain productivity gains and integrate more deeply into high-value global supply chains.”
Insights from our Senior Program Manager
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