Shanghai / Paris – 8 November 2025
Shiyao Investment Ltd. is proud to announce that its CEO, Dr Benoît Rossignol, was invited as a key expert on the BFM Business program Hors-Série – Les Dossiers BFM Business, dedicated to understanding China’s newly released 15th Five-Year Plan and its implications for global investors.
The special episode, broadcasted on 8 November, brought together leading voices in economics and industry, including:
- Dr Benoît Rossignol, President, Shiyao Investment Ltd.
- Ding Yifan, Researcher at the Institute of World Governance and Development, Renmin University of China
- Adnan Ezzarhouni, General Manager of GTT China
- Ma Jiaying, Journalist, CGTN
The program was hosted by Gilane Barret.
�� Watch the interview replay here: https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/replay-emissions/hors-serie/video-hors-serie-les-dossiers-bfm-business-nouveau-plan-quinquennal-chinois-samedi-8-novembre_VN-202511080354.html
Key Insights from Dr Benoît Rossignol
With 30 years of experience advising foreign investment in China—particularly in the sectors of agribusiness, Food & Beverages and related life Sciences—Dr Rossignol shared strategic insights on how the new Five-Year Plan shapes investment opportunities:
- China’s Five-Year Plan as the long-term compass for investors
Dr Rossignol explained that the Five-Year Plans have always served as a “strategic compass” for understanding China’s investment direction. Since his first involvement in China in the mid-1990s, back then, as a representative of the World Bank, Dr Rossignol has consistently analyzed these plans to guide foreign investors in sectors aligned with national priorities.
- Food security as a central pillar of China’s national strategy
The new plan reinforces food security and agricultural self-sufficiency as fundamental national objectives. China aims to strengthen local production capacity, reduce dependency on foreign imports, and support the economic development of rural regions.
- Agricultural development as both economic and geopolitical priority
Dr Rossignol highlighted the fact for China, ensuring stable domestic food production was not only an agricultural issue but also now a geostrategic priority. For this purpose, the latest plan encourages high-quality agricultural modernization, technological innovation, and sustainable development of rural communities.
4. Opportunities for global investors
The emphasis on agriculture, agri-food, technology, and rural modernization opens new opportunities for international companies with strong expertise in:
- Agricultural technologies and ingredients
- High-quality food production systems and expertise
- Nutrition, sustainability, and food safety solutions
- Agri-food supply chain improvement
Shiyao Investment will continue to support companies seeking to position themselves in these rapidly growing sectors: Agribusiness, Food & Beverages and related life Sciences
About BFM Business:
BFM Business is a leading French business news channel that provides in-depth coverage of economic trends, market developments, and corporate strategy. Its special programs, such as Hors-Série – Les Dossiers BFM Business, gather experts and industry leaders to analyze major economic policies and their global impact.
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. With 25 years of sector expertise, the firm has accompanied numerous international companies in their China and global expansion development (Strategic Advisory and implementation such as M&A, greenfield, joint-ventures, licensing ….)
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