Core Viewpoint - Since 2025, the global trade landscape has undergone profound changes, with tariff wars and geopolitical factors significantly impacting Chinese companies' "going out" strategy, particularly in the context of overseas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) [1] Group 1: Challenges and Opportunities in Cross-Border M&A - Despite numerous challenges, opportunities remain in cross-border M&A projects that exhibit industrial synergy, technological complementarity, and market expansion potential [1] - The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has initiated a series of offline seminars to discuss and exchange views on these topics with experts from various fields [1] Group 2: Event Information - An upcoming seminar in Shanghai on August 5, 2025, will focus on the challenges and potential opportunities faced by Chinese companies in the M&A process [2][3] - The agenda includes multiple thematic discussions, such as a review of the Chinese M&A market in the first half of the year and considerations regarding Chinese companies' overseas M&A [2][3] Group 3: Expert Speakers - The event will feature prominent speakers, including Xiang Chen, who has nearly 15 years of experience in overseas investment and cross-border M&A, having led numerous projects across various regions and industries [4] - Other experts include Luo Xingguo, a professor with extensive research in financial derivatives and risk management, and Feng Kai, a senior data manager specializing in M&A data [5][8]