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Why the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Matters

ArticleApril 27, 2015

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has ruffled many feathers even before its formal launch. We bring you the lowdown on what it is and how it compares with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

E-books: Black, White and E-read All Over

ArticleJanuary 29, 2014

E-books are heralded as the future of publishing all over the world. Is China blazing a trail or dragging its feet? No one expected China’s electronic book scene to get so steamy in the spring and summer of 2013, but all of a sudden, E.L. James’ sexual thriller Fifty Shades of Grey was everywhere, though […]

Getting real about private equity in China

ArticleApril 18, 2012

Capital raising for China-focused private equity funds is booming. In China, however, merely writing a check might not be enough for realizing returns. According to the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA), private equity funds in China raised $12.9 billion in the first three quarters of 2011, a marked increase from the $7.5 billion generated […]

CKGSB Professor Wang Neng Publishes Novel Dynamic Banking Framework in Prestigious Journal of Finance

NewsNovember 17, 2025

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Banking on Development

ArticleSeptember 1, 2015

The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is poised to reshape development in Asia, and international finance.

Internet Finance Regulation: Not Everything is Black and White

ArticleJuly 20, 2015

The government has finally issued guidelines to regulate China’s internet finance industry, but the devil may lie in the yet-to-come details.

Demystifying the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

ArticleApril 21, 2015

Yukon Huang on the mechanics of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, China’s role in its governance, and comparisons with the World Bank and the ADB.

Carl Walter on the fragility in the Chinese banking system

ArticleApril 15, 2014

Carl Walter, former COO of JP Morgan in China and CEO of its China banking subsidiary, paints a gloomy picture of the Chinese banking system and outlines the possible risks involved. In the aftermath of 2008’s global financial meltdown, China’s financial system seemed to have emerged unscathed. The country’s economic configuration, often dubbed “Capitalism with […]

China Roundup: Foxconn and Blackberry partner; Tencent’s smart TV; and China grows at 7.6%

ArticleDecember 27, 2013

The week that was: Foxconn to manufacture for BlackBerry; Tencent to debut WeChat TV; and Volkswagen becomes the most popular car brand in China. Foxconn to climb up the value chain with BlackBerry deal The world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer is looking for ways to sustain its growth, and the new partnership with the […]

Internet Finance in China: Will it Disrupt Traditional Banking?

ArticleMarch 31, 2014

As consumers drift towards easy-to-use internet finance in China, what will happen to traditional banks? Like many businesses the world over, investment in China has gone mobile. Just ask Yang Ren Jun, a 26-year-old translator and interpreter in Shanghai. Yang initially invested RMB 3,000 in a new online investment service called Yu’e Bao (meaning “leftover […]

CKGSB Professor of Economics Leslie Young quoted in Economy Chosun in Korea talking about Chinese economics and its impact on global economics.

NewsMay 23, 2017

CKGSB Professor of Economics Leslie Young shared his insights of global economics especially China and its impact on global economics with renowned economists from Europe, USA and Japan in a cover story from Economy Chosun, a weekly magazine specializing in economic and business news in South Korea.

CKGSB Magazine March 2014: The Digital Takeover – Internet Finance versus Traditional Banks

ArticleApril 1, 2014

You are invited to download the March 2014 issue of CKGSB Magazine. You’ll enjoy articles and interviews like: COVER STORY The Money Matrix: As Chinese consumers show an increasing preference for easy-to-use internet finance, what will happen to traditional banks? SNAPSHOT: China’s Crushing Debt: How serious is China’s local debt problem? A look at the […]

How to save China’s property market? Look to how America rescued Silicon Valley Bank

Professor AnalysisAugust 17, 2023

On July 24, 2023, China’s Politburo met to discuss the economic situation and lay out economic plans for the second half of the year.

China roundup: APEC agreements; Alibaba’s Single’s Day Sale Booty; and a New Bankruptcy Law

ArticleNovember 14, 2014

This week, the much awaited APEC conference came to a close, Alibaba netted more than $9.3 billion in Single's Day sales; and Xiaomi announced its intent to invest in Youku-Tudou.

China Round-up: Video Game Consoles Resurrect; Fight on Shadow Banking; and More Coal for China

ArticleJanuary 10, 2014

The week that was: Beijing continues to restrict shadow banking practices; top economic planning agency approves more coalmines; a 13-year-old ban on video game consoles is lifted temporarily; and L’Oréal pulls the plug on the Garnier brand in China. Gaming consoles set to come back to China, legally If you see a Chinese guy […]

East meets West iLEAD Experience Reception

NewsFebruary 6, 2018

Learn more about the ground breaking iLEAD leadership development & networking program. iLEAD immerses next-gen leaders, entrepreneurs and wealth creators in real world applications to prepare them to successfully tackle tomorrow’s global business challenges and foster the global transfer of values and knowledge.

Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin: Challenge Yourself, Overcome Yourself

ArticleOctober 7, 2015

Over the past 30 years Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin has led the company through several path-breaking business model changes, which have helped the company build a strong brand, grow both organically and through acquisitions, globalize and “get close to the customer”. Zhang is now leading the company through yet another transformation to make it what he calls an “internet-based platform company” made up of extremely responsive micro-enterprises. For the closest parallel, think of a Silicon Valley within a company. In this rare interview, he talks about his management philosophy.

What will Happen when China Becomes the Largest Economy in the World?

ArticleAugust 27, 2014

According to the World Bank, China is set to become the largest economy in the world by the end of 2014. But China’s rise to economic superpower status comes at a cost to its international maneuvers. China’s economy has emerged rapidly in the past two or three decades. It surpassed Germany’s in 2009 and Japan’s […]

China Roundup: Google and Foxconn Partner; Lenovo profits up; and Internet Finance under the Scanner

ArticleFebruary 14, 2014

The week that was: the People’s Bank of China weighs in on internet finance; Chinese trust firms have slower growth; and Google and Foxconn partner for robotics. Beijing considers regulating internet finance Chinese internet companies are crowding into finance, and the authorities are taking notice. On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that China’s central […]

Top Faculty and Renowned Experts Share Insights at CKGSB’s 4th China Economic Symposium

NewsNovember 20, 2017

Long-term reasons for optimism about China’s economy remain, but the current challenges must be addressed. That was the conclusion of CKGSB’s 4th China Economic Symposium, held in Beijing, just one day ahead of the school’s official 15th anniversary. The event drew 300 senior executives and economists in person, with close to 600,000 unique viewers watching online via five different live-streaming platforms.

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