SHE INNOVATES: Women Shaping China’s Digital Future
This report reveals how women leaders are reshaping China’s digital economy, combining groundbreaking research on AI’s impact on workplace mental health with compelling profiles of seven entrepreneurs who are building the future—from semiconductors to healthcare, data centers to AI marketplaces.
About the Report
China’s digital economy is being transformed by a new generation of women leaders—entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries who are reshaping industries from semiconductors to healthcare, from big data infrastructure to AI-powered platforms. This report explores how women are driving innovation at the intersection of technology and business, demonstrating resilience, strategic thinking, and bold leadership in an era of rapid change.
Through original research and compelling profiles, “She Innovates” offers two perspectives on women’s leadership in China’s digital transformation. First, groundbreaking research from CKGSB examines how AI is reshaping the workplace and its impact on employee mental health, revealing critical insights for business leaders navigating technological disruption. Second, the report profiles seven remarkable women entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are building the future—from data centers powering China’s digital infrastructure to AI-driven healthcare solutions serving millions.
Table of Contents
- Dean’s Message
Li Haitao, Dean of CKGSB - AI in the Workplace: Impact on Employee Mental Health in China
Zhang Xiaomeng, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, CKGSB - Building China’s Digital Future Through Relentless Reinvention
Zhou Chaonan, CKGSB DBA Alumna, Chairwoman of Runze Technology - Bridging China’s Education Gap through AI and Philanthropy
Wei Xue, CKGSB EMBA Alumna, Vice President of TCL Technology Group - Baiwang Cloud: From E-Invoicing Unicorn to Marketplace for Data Assets
Chen Jie, CKGSB EMBA Alumna, Founder and Chairwoman of Baiwang Co., Ltd. - From Literature to Semiconductors: A Bold Cross-Industry Pioneer
Ke Na, CKGSB Women in Leadership Program Alumna, Co-founder of MeetFuture Technology - Building China’s AI-Powered Second-Hand Marketplace
Li Yitong, CKGSB MBA Alumna, Founder & CEO of TreLoop - Inside CypressTel’s Journey from Startup to Global ICT Innovator
Zhang Hui, CKGSB MBA Alumna, CEO of CypressTel - Revolutionizing Healthcare in China through AI
Gu Feng, CKGSB MBA Alumna, Chairwoman of China Guss Medical Group - About CKGSB
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