BeijingJune 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) attended the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo today. During the event, the association invited exhibitors, financial investment institutions, and ACCA members to tour the expo, focusing on “supply chain financing cooperation.” In-depth discussions were held on the essence of industrial chain investment and the practical pathways of “driving production through investment, and strengthening the chain through production.” After visiting multiple exhibitors, the delegation actively expressed intentions for industry-finance collaboration. ACCA noted that chain-based investment emphasizes systematic deployment, deep resource empowerment, long-term patient holding, and strategic orientation, emerging as a key pathway for Chinese enterprises to optimize global supply chain layouts and enhance industrial competitiveness.
ACCA invited member enterprise representatives to attend and tour the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo
During the event, insights shared by ACCA revealed that over the next three years, Southeast Asia remains the primary region for Chinese enterprises’ global expansion, with 57% of surveyed CFOs identifying it as the region with the greatest growth potential, followed by Africa (36%) and the Middle East (30%). Meanwhile, attendees unanimously agreed that in the face of macroeconomic volatility and supply chain restructuring, financial leaders must not focus solely on short-term profitability. Instead, they should adopt the role of industrial partners, deeply engage in supply chain ecosystem development, and drive the transition of capital toward patient capital.
Qian Yuyi, Director of Public Affairs at ACCA China, attended the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo
Qian Yuyi, Director of Public Affairs at ACCA China, shared during the event: “Chain-based investment requires financial capital to shift from shareholders to industrial partners. It demands not only understanding financial statements but also deep engagement in industries, participating in substantive aspects such as technology validation and supply chain integration. The essence of chain-based investment is the deep integration of capital and the real economy. ACCA advocates this concept in response to member enterprises’ needs to enhance capabilities in cutting-edge areas like mergers and acquisitions, industrial fund operations, and ESG investment, aligning with our mission to promote sustainable development and public interest.”
Zheng Qi, Partner at Zhongwei China and ACCA member, noted based on investment practice: “The deep integration of financial capital and industrial capital is a current trend. Through joint investments with industry players, and division of labor in technical and financial due diligence, we provide invested enterprises with order-backed investments. This model is particularly attractive to hard-tech companies.”
Wu Wennan, Chief Financial Officer of Junlebao Dairy Group and ACCA member, emphasized from the perspective of a chain-leading enterprise: “Chain-based investment helps us unlock key links from upstream milk sources to downstream channels, building barriers across the entire industrial chain to ensure supply chain security and long-term competitiveness. In this process, the focus of financial work gradually extends to industrial chain and strategic analysis.”
The event attracted supply chain service provider UnionPay International, as well as exhibitors and delegations including Siemens China, Philips (China) Investment, Seres, and JA Solar, for on-site exchanges. Together, they explored how to leverage capital to integrate industrial chains and help Chinese enterprises achieve high-quality global development.
Shao Nan, Director of ACCA China, concluded: “Chinese enterprises are increasingly viewing global expansion as a core growth pathway. As resilience replaces efficiency as the organizing principle of supply chains, cross-border investment strategies have evolved from ‘China+1’ to ‘China+N.’ Currently, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have become key regions for Chinese enterprises’ strategic deployment. For some companies, chain-based investment presents strategic opportunities, but these opportunities come with risks and complexities. The accounting profession, as one of the key productive service industries accompanying enterprises going global, is playing an increasingly important role as value creators—they understand the logic of chain-based investment while also being acutely aware of ecosystem risks.”