Shanghai / Paris – 24 November 2025
Shiyao Investment Ltd. is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Benoît Rossignol (罗西尧博士), was invited to speak at a major CGTN Français roundtable titled “Chine–Europe : bâtir ensemble l’avenir du nouveau quinquennat”, focusing on the opportunities and priorities of China’s newly adopted 15th Five-Year Plan and its implications for future China–Europe cooperation.
The program was broadcast globally on 24 November 2025.
Watch the CGTN replay:
https://francais.cgtn.com/news/2025-11-24/1992851644882505729/index.html
A Dialogue Bringing Together Key Chinese & European Leaders
The roundtable gathered influential policymakers and experts, including:
- Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of France
- Brice Lalonde, Former French Minister of the Environment
- Aurélien Taché, Member of the French National Assembly
- Ding Yifan, Senior Economist, Renmin University of China
- Liu Jiandong, President, Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU
- Dr. Benoît Rossignol, President, Shiyao Investment Ltd.
Participants explored how China and Europe can deepen cooperation across innovation, climate transition, food security, and resilient supply chains.
Key Insights from Dr. Benoît Rossignol
Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience advising global companies in China—including early work with the World Bank on China’s agriculture and agri-food sectors—Dr. Rossignol emphasized:
- China’s transformation into a global agri-food powerhouse
China is now the world’s No.1 producer of animal feed, with the three largest global feed producers being Chinese companies.
- From broad openings to specialized high-value niches
European companies now find strong opportunities in:
- ag-tech and precision agriculture
- functional foods and “alicaments”
- specialty ingredients
- advanced food manufacturing technologies
3. The strategic importance of investing in China to grow with China
China’s leading agri-food groups increasingly seek:
- international expertise
- joint ventures
- strategic M&A
- local manufacturing partnerships
About Shiyao Investment Ltd.
Founded in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 2000, Shiyao Investment is a boutique investment banking advisory firm specializing in the agribusiness, Food & Beverages, and related Life Sciences (Animal Health…) sectors. With 25 years of sector expertise, the firm has accompanied numerous international companies in their China and global expansion development, providing Strategic Advisory and implementation, including M&A, greenfield investments, joint ventures, and licensing.
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