November’s APEC meeting was arguably the highlight of the Chinese calendar this year, with Beijing playing host to the world’s leaders. With international media also descending on the Chinese capital, AP reporter Joe McDonald spoke to CKGSB Professor of Economics Li Wei to get his thoughts on a proposed new free-trade deal among APEC countries in the face of resistance from the US.

To coincide with the recent Fourth Plenum gathering of senior leaders in Beijing, Professor of Economics at CKGSB Li Wei spoke to The Wall Street Journal’s Ramy Inocencio in a recent video interview, where they discussed the rule of law, the slowing economy in China and Prof Li’s opinion on relevant policies.

For the first time since November 2012, CKGSB’s Business Conditions Index has dropped below 50 showing that China’s entrepreneurs are settling into their negative outlook. Business sentiments in July continue to weaken, breaching the threshold between confidence and a lack thereof. Each month CKGSB’s Case Center and Center for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth conducts a […]

The government is putting wealth management in China under the microscope, and is slowly catching up with the inherent risk of wealth management products. Can banks continue to invent new skirting methods? Bank deposits are boring, says Jane, a new recruit at a local bank in Shanghai. In a country where the government holds deposit […]

China is no longer resting on its ‘Made in China’ laurels. These days, China’s main economic driver is the ICT industry, including smartphone manufacturers and gaming firms, as well as the e-commerce and internet search market sectors. CKGSB Professor Li Wei said, “To highlight Chinese ICT companies’ common reasons for success, their customer-oriented businesses have correctly anticipated what a good portion of Chinese customers want and have strived to serve them. A significant percentage of Chinese customers are well-educated, but their income is not as high as their western counterparts. They want smartphones that have high-end specs, incorporate the latest designs and best implement software elements. Some of them have the technical skills to redesign or tinker with a phone's hardware and software. This has given rise to Xiaomi, whose business model is fundamentally different from global brands such as Samsung and Apple.”

Founding Dean and Leading World Economist from China’s leading Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business shared insights during FT-ODX “Essential China” Conference

The latest CKGSB Business Conditions Index shows that entrepreneurs in China are feeling the slowdown. Business sentiments in April have waned in light of economic data that fell short of expectations. Each month CKGSB’s Case Center and Center for Economic Research conducts a survey of leading entrepreneurs in China to gauge and track changes in […]

In the days, weeks and months following its IPO filing, Alibaba will be the center of attention throughout not only the technology universe, but also those interested in learning about Jack Ma and his path to building one of the world’s largest e-commerce empires. Teng Bingsheng, Professor of Strategy Management at CKGSB, recently spoke to Bloomberg about how Jack Ma turned a vision into reality. 

Fortune Magazine’s Scott Cendrowski interviews Professor Li Wei on whether publishing GDP targets detracts from China’s quality of life. Does this hurt the country and distract it from its bigger issues?

The week that was: Beijing hosts the annual CPPCC and NPC meetings; Chinese GDP growth target for 2014 announced; austerity measures in full force; and solar cell company heads for China’s first corporate bond default. All eyes this week, understandably so, are on Beijing where delegates from all over China have gathered for the two […]

The week that was: Beijing hosts the annual CPPCC and NPC meetings; Chinese GDP growth target for 2014 announced; austerity measures in full force; and solar cell company heads for China’s first corporate bond default. All eyes this week, understandably so, are on Beijing where delegates from all over China have gathered for the two […]

Wall Street Journal’s Richard Silk interviews Professor Li Wei on his views regarding GDP target-setting. Is this planning “formality” actually detrimental to China’s long-term growth and sustainability?

On the heels of the global economic recession, China can no longer depend solely on its export market to sustain growth. Professor Li Wei, CKGSB professor, explains that China now needs to target domestic consumers. The Chinese government is also becoming increasingly aware of this phenomenon and plans to prioritize domestic market expansion. For Korean companies wishing to enter China, Professor Li advised them to target sectors where Korean companies are highly reputed for.

The state of the Chinese economy: the latest CKGSB Business Conditions Index shows that business are gearing up for growth Business sentiments seen to be warming thanks to better-than-expected economic data released in October and November, and optimism surrounding the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Communist Party of China Central Committee. Each month CKGSB’s […]

An Interview with Prof. Li Haitao, Associate Dean of the MBA Program, Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance, CKGSB

As China’s top leaders were concluding discussions that determine the nation’s economic and financial blueprint, Li Wei, professor of economics at CKGSB shared his view on the precariousness of China’s housing market during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. 

Can Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning overcome its past mistakes? In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, legendary Chinese gymnast Li Ning epitomized the image of a powerful, rising China when he soared across the Bird’s Nest in one of the Olympics’ arguably most unforgettable moments. The image of a rising China did not just end there, for […]

An interview with CKGSB Professor Li Wei, in the Edaily

The latest CKGSB Business Condtions Index indicates that Chinese entrepreneurs have a modestly positive outlook With all the talk of growth slowing down, how are China’s entrepreneurs faring? Are they actively making new investment decisions, or are they being cautiously optimistic, or even downright pessimistic? Each month CKGSB’s Case Center and Center for Economic Research conduct a survey of leading entrepreneurs in China to gauge and track changes in their business sentiment. The result of this survey, the CKGSB Business Conditions Index (CKGSB BCI), produced under the guidance of Li Wei, Professor of Economics and Emerging Markets Finance, provides a […]

On Aug 11, Li Wei, Professor of Economics at CKGSB, was interviewed by Fortune Korea for an in-depth coverage on “specialized wholesale markets” in Zhejiang, China. Li Wei explained the reasons for these markets’ success, strengths and the challenges they will be facing in the rapidly changing Chinese business environment.