China and the Southeast Asia region have been powering global economic prosperity for the last decade, resulting in exponential investment growth, technological advancement and population expansion, along with undesirable carbon footprints and fossil fuel usage. Amid the evolving geopolitical dynamics among the global powers, the economic miracle is set to continue on the slightly altered journey – the deployment of technologies, carbon-neutral strategies and international financing. The South China Morning Post presents the 5th edition of China Conference: Southeast Asia in a hybrid format in March 2023, bringing together government representatives, business leaders and regional spectators for a 2-day immersive and interactive dialogues around the many areas China and Southeast Asia are shaping the global agenda.