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China executive study trips
See the shifts. Understand the system.
AI, robotics, EVs and a radically different consumer economy.
The learning opportunity
A different system.
A wider perspective.
China is a central reference point for leaders examining how technology, industrial capacity and consumer behavior interact. Our China executive study trips connect those subjects so participants can understand the business logic behind what they encounter.
Founded in Shanghai, KNOHAO brings an East–West perspective to the experience. We work with senior local partners to put company discussions, market observations and expert perspectives into context. The aim is to distinguish an impressive demonstration from an operating model with strategic relevance.
For business schools, the immersion is built around your faculty’s learning objectives. For executive teams, it begins with the decisions you need to make. Both require space to question what is transferable to another market, and what depends on China’s particular institutions, infrastructure and consumer habits.
Where demand
takes shape.
Nanjing Road · Shanghai
Intelligence
in action.
WAIC 2025 · Shanghai
A different
pace of change.
Auto Shanghai 2025 · BYD Han L EV
New ways to discover.
New reasons to buy.
Livestream commerce · BeijingBenlisquare · cropped · CC BY-SA 4.0Xuthoria · cropped · CC BY-SA 4.0JustAnotherCarDesigner · cropped · CC0N509FZ · cropped · CC BY-SA 4.0
A QUESTION TO TAKE INTO THE FIELD
What technology
makes possible.×What people
actually want.
makes possible.×What people
actually want.
What happens where the two meet?
China’s changing business landscape
Technology is only
part of the story.
01
Applied AI & robotics
From demonstrations to deployment. Examine the workflow, economics and human decisions behind automation.
02
EVs & industrial scale
Connect product development, supply chains, software and competition within one industrial system.
03
Quantum & deep tech
Separate scientific promise from commercial readiness. Ask what leaders should monitor and why.
04
Livestream commerce
Explore how creators, trust, entertainment and transactions come together in a sales channel.
05
Micro-consumption
Understand small, frequent purchases driven by identity, emotion, community and accessible indulgence.
06
Platforms & new retail
Look at how discovery, distribution, payments and physical experience reshape the customer relationship.
Questions to take into the field
Go with a purpose.
Come back with perspective.
MBA and EMBA cohorts, executive education groups, boards, leadership teams and institutions seeking a serious understanding of contemporary China.
- 01When intelligence becomes cheaper, where does competitive advantage move?
- 02What connects rapid product development, manufacturing and distribution?
- 03How do small, frequent purchases, creators and communities change demand?
- 04Which lessons travel well, and which depend on China’s context?
How we work
Senior-led.
Built around your group.
We agree on the learning priorities, participant profile and program format before shaping the route. Senior local partners bring context and relevant networks. Preparation, facilitated discussion and reflection connect each encounter to the next.
Planning your immersion
Who is this program for?
MBA and EMBA cohorts, executive education groups, boards, leadership teams and institutions seeking a serious understanding of contemporary China. We adapt the content, pace and level of discussion to each group.
How long is a typical study trip?
Our programs typically run for one to two weeks. A more focused format can be considered when it serves the objectives. We agree on duration, destinations and the balance of sessions together.
Can we request specific companies or speakers?
Yes. We assess each request for relevance and feasibility, then confirm the proposed hosts and access during program design. The agenda is never based on an unconfirmed promise of access.
Let’s shape your China immersion.
Tell us about your group and the questions on your mind. We’ll start there.