DragonCor 2026 Client Appreciation Event, Bringing Together Industry Leaders to Explore Future Growth Opportunities

SHANGHAI, April 16, 2026 – DragonCor, a multi-asset management company owned and managed by Blackstone Real Estate funds, successfully hosted its 2026 Client Appreciation Event at the Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai. Under the theme “Navigating New Waves, Embracing New Opportunities,” the event brought together business leaders and industry experts from the financial services, logistics, retail, and artificial intelligence sectors to exchange insights on macroeconomic trends, capital markets, consumer transformation, and emerging technologies.

As a platform committed to creating long-term value for its tenants, partners, and communities, DragonCor continues to foster meaningful connections across industries and facilitate opportunities for collaboration. Through keynote presentations and a series of roundtable discussions, the event provided a platform for cross-sector dialogue and the exchange of ideas amid a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Ming Zuo, President of DragonCor, expressed her appreciation to the company’s partners and clients for their continued support. She highlighted DragonCor’s ability to leverage Blackstone’s global resources alongside its local operating expertise to drive value creation across its portfolio. Looking ahead, she noted that DragonCor will continue to serve as a platform connecting businesses across logistics, consumer, technology, healthcare, and other sectors to unlock new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

The event featured a keynote presentation by Hui Shan, Chief China Economist at Goldman Sachs, who shared her perspectives on China’s evolving economic landscape. She highlighted the growing role of technological innovation as a key driver of economic growth, the moderating impact of the real estate adjustment cycle on the broader economy, the long-term potential of consumer recovery, and the opportunities created by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence across industries.

The Capital Markets Outlook roundtable was moderated by Justin Wai, Senior Managing Director and the Head of Real Estate China at Blackstone. Joining the discussion were Xing Zhang, General Manager of Gao Hua Securities; Hui Zhou, Managing Partner of JunHe LLP; and Quanguo Zhang, Co-Head Analyst of China Real Estate Research at CITIC Securities. The panel explored topics including real estate investment, capital markets, financing innovation, asset operations, and commercial real estate securitization, while sharing perspectives on the long-term outlook for the sector.

The Consumer Industry Outlook roundtable featured discussions led by Blackstone Managing Directors kefu Kuang and Yiwei Chen. Participants included Jun Tu, Senior Vice President of Finance, adidas Greater China; Lei Li, Vice President of Sales Operations, HELLY HANSEN China; Feng Gao, Asia Pacific General Manager of VILEBREQUIN; Tiaojun Xiao, Deputy General Manager of SF Express Shanghai; Yongchen Lu, Chief Executive Officer of TH International (Tims China); and Jun Jiang, Founder of Chen Xianggui. The discussion focused on changing consumer behavior, brand development, supply chain resilience, and operational innovation. Participants agreed that agile supply chain capabilities will remain a key competitive differentiator in the years ahead.

The AI and Technology Outlook roundtable was moderated by Gang Ding, Partner at SJTU Hanyuan Asset Management. Panelists included Lingjie Xu, Founder and CEO of Morphing AI; Junni Zou, Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jie Chen, Associate Professor at Peking University; and Tao Wang, Co-Founder and Group Vice President of EasyLink Technology. Discussions focused on the development of artificial intelligence, enterprise adoption strategies, and real-world industry applications. Participants noted that AI is increasingly moving from technological innovation toward practical deployment and is expected to create significant value across scientific research, business operations, intelligent manufacturing, and consumer-facing industries.

Spanning discussions from macroeconomic trends to technological innovation, and from capital markets to consumer industries, the event brought together diverse perspectives and practical insights from across sectors. DragonCor remains committed to strengthening partnerships, fostering collaboration, and creating long-term value alongside its stakeholders.