Research Departments

Director: Xiang Bing

The Research Department on Global Transformation and Corporate Reaction studies the trends of global transformation, analyzes the evolvement of development models of different countries, and tries to figure out how Chinese enterprises and entrepreneurs should navigate the disruptive era, enhance their global competitiveness and compete with more social innovation capabilities.

The Research Department on Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development is committed to deepening our knowledge on policy, market, technology and investment in the fields of clean energy and carbon neutrality through industrial and policy research.

Director: Hong Chen hchen@ckgsb.edu.cn
Founding Members:
Jing Liu, Professor of Accounting and Finance
Daqing Qi, Professor of Accounting
Weilei Shi, Professor of Managerial Practice
Zhigang Tao, Professor of Strategy and Economics

Research Department on Digital Transformation aims to serve as a platform to

• • advance research on a) the “business of digital technology and big data” (e.g. digital platforms, consumer technology, enterprise software) and b) “implication of digital technology and big data on businesses” (e.g. digital transformation, data regulation, mobile/location-based technology)
  • develop novel educational materials (courses and cases on digital technology and big data) by combining in-depth research in academia and best practices in industry
  • facilitate the research collaborations between industry and faculty around digital technology, big data, digital platforms, and digital transformation by creating a collaboration infrastructure (discussion groups, workshops, etc.)
  • build community outreach events and media coverage around the topic of big data and digital technologies.

Director: Professor Tianshu Sun 孙天澍
tianshusun@ckgsb.edu.cn

Research Department on RCEP Business and Economy studies RCEP economies and business strategies for operating in these economies. The deparment aims to

• develop deep understanding of the RCEP economies, considering both the similarities and differences of these economies and identifying the key factors that make some of the economies more advanced than the others;
• become a knowledge platform for different business strategies that need to be deployed for multinationals to be successful in these economies, knowing that these RCEP economies vary in the level of economic development and the quality of business environment.

Director: Zhigang TAO
zgtao@ckgsb.edu.cn

Professor Xiang Bing, Founding Dean of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, coined the concept of “Confucian Economic Sphere (CES)” in 2017, which refers to the economic block consisting of eight influential economies with distinctive Confucian cultures in East and Southeast Asia, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam. The Research Department on Confucius Economic Sphere studies how Confucianism plays an important role in the business culture and economic systems of these countries and how this unique religion influences global business.

Director: Dean Xiang Bing

Director: Wang Jianbao jianbaowang@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Research Department on a New Business Civilization aims to study global leadership, corporate social responsibilities, sustainable development, disruptive innovation in light of societal challenges such as wealth inequality, environmental sustainability and social mobility. Through data and empirical research, the department hopes to enhance mutual understanding on the differences nations and cultures face in their developmental process and address some of the different values and opinions of the role of business in society.

Director: Dean Xiang Bing

Director: Wang Jianbao jianbaowang@ckgsb.edu.cn

Director: Professor Li Haitao

Contact: htli@ckgsb.edu.cn

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CKGSB’s ASEAN Business Research Initiative generates research and knowledge related to companies in the ASEAN region. The institute focuses on understanding the business environment, economies, institutions and their management, and developments and innovation in the ASEAN nations.

Director: Professor Cao Huining (Henry)

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Headed by Professor Henry Cao, the CKGSB Finance Research Department is committed to forward-looking and innovative research in the areas of capital markets, corporate finance, and international finance. Through professional journals and academic discussion, the department seeks to provide analysis, suggestions, and solutions to government organizations, companies, financial practitioners, and ordinary investors. The department also aims to offer ideas and methods to help advance the level of financial services in China and promote the adoption of international standards.

Director: Professor Mei Jianping

Contact: jpmei@ckgsb.edu.cn

Director: Professor Teng Bingsheng

Contact: bsteng@ckgsb.edu.cn

Director: Professor Gan Jie

Contact: jgan@ckgsb.edu.cn

Directors: Professors Ou-Yang Hui and Cao Huining (Henry)

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Under the joint leadership of Profs. Cao Huining and Ou-Yang Hui, the deparment is committed to the research on financial innovation and wealth management. The research area of the department covers innovation in financial theory, products, systems, and regulation, as well as the theory of wealth management and its application for households and institutions.

Director: Professor Zheng Yusheng

Contact: yszheng@ckgsb.edu.cn

Director: Professor Liu Jing

Contact: jliu@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Investment Research Department is headed by Professor Liu Jing. The research work of the department takes the “value investment” as the core concept and includes four parts: industry research, “Internet plus” research, macro research and enterprise research.

Director: Professor Ou-Yang Hui

Contact: houyang@ckgsb.edu.cn

Relying on the platform of CKGSB, the deparment is devoted to academic and practical research on the innovation of Internet finance, the development of Internet finance, the effect of Internet finance on the real economy, the risk management and regulation of Internet finance. Under the leadership of Professor Ou-Yang Hui, the deparment will publish academic papers and research reports on Internet finance aperiodically.

Director: Professor Zhu Rui

Contact: rzhu@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Research Department on ESG and Social Innovation aims to facilitate research, teaching and exchanges in the fields of ESG, common prosperity and social innovation. The Department supports research and case studies on ESG, common prosperity and social innovation by providing academic framework and offering professional experience based on analyses of real economic and societal issues. The Department supports innovative theoretical and practice-based courses in order to encourage business leaders to integrate the idea of ESG and sustainability in their core businesses and create a positive social impact. The Department also holds forums and colloquiums to enhance exchange with top universities, civil societies and businesses around the world.

Directors: Professors Yan Aimin and Zhang Xiaomeng

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In order to explore the transformation and evolution of the leadership in China, and form an exemplary leadership with theoretical research and brand highlights, Research Department on Leadership, Behavioral Science & Inclusivity intends to refine and propagate the progress of China’s leadership, record momentous millstones to strengthen the influence of CKGSB in the areas of domestic leadership and motivation research, lead the leadership market in China and invigorate new vitality for its long-term development.

The department aims to study the development of enterprise leadership in different natures and fields. It conducts research on the establishment of talents development system, leadership cultivation, cutting-edge leadership, and successful incentive cases, in which provide valuable reference for different types of enterprises. It focuses on making the research results into practical use in both of academic and commercial values.

The Research Department on China and Globalization at CKGSB is a public research organization. Its mission is to conduct in-depth research that serves China economic transformation and the globalization of Chinese enterprises with global vision and new mindset. Research topics cover the trend of economic globalization and competitive landscape, the change in business environment and business model innovation, the globalization of Chinese enterprises and Chinese management style.

Directors: Professors Sun Baohong and Li Yang

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Director: Professor Li Wei

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The China Economy and Sustainable Development Research Department focuses on the current operation and the sustainable development of Chinese Economy. By combining classical and newest economic theories with the actual situations of the Chinese Economy, the deparment is committed to produce influential research and provide intellectual support to business and government decision-making bodies.

The Research Department on Studies of China’s Development Model at CKGSB was founded in Jan 2018, coincided with the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up. The department aims to generate insights regarding China’s development model with global vision and local practice, studying the contributing factors to China’s achievements and how they evolve. The department also promotes research on Oriental culture and mindset to better interpret the unique characteristics of the Chinese way and its management innovation. It also studies China’s development model with the world, making joint efforts to build a platform to promote dialogues between the East and the West.

Director: Dr. Wang Jianbao

Contact: jianbaowang@ckgsb.edu.cn

The mission is to implement CKGSB strategy of Humanities by building up a study platform for alumni with the enhancement of our school image on Humanities.

The deparment conducts the studies and designs the curriculum with certain Problematique and respect of multiple modernity by transcending the rationality of Economic Man and by rethinking Enlightenment, under the umbrella of the Spiritual Humanism initiated by Professor Tu Weiming, Chairman of the Committee on Humanities of CKGSB.
It well recognizes the importance of a global vision and a spirit of innovation for research by crossing different majors, regions as well as cultures.

Director: Professor Christopher K. HSEE

Contact: kyxi@ckgsb.edu.cn

Director: Professor HUANG Chunyan (Jennifer)

Contact: cyhuang@ckgsb.edu.cn