The China Industrial Policy Research Center aims to further our understanding of China’s industry policies, which have undergone major changes in formats over the past forty years. China’s current industrial policies are carried out mainly through Government Guidance Funds (GGFs), which combine government’s direct investment with private venture capital and expertise. We study the following questions about GGFs: What are the promises and pitfalls of this complex policy tool? How should we evaluate the performance of GGFs? How do outcomes of this policy depend on the endowment structure of the local economy? The center also builds a database on the investments made by GGFs, the outcomes of both monetary and non-monetary (patents), and the spill-over effects on local economic activities. We hope that our studies can be helpful in developing effective industrial policies. 

Head of Center: Erica (Xuenan) Li xnli@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Research Center for 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.

Head of the Research Center: 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

Center for Technology, Big Data and 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 of Center: Professor Tianshu Sun 孙天澍
tianshusun@ckgsb.edu.cn

Center on RCEP Business and Economy studies RCEP economies and business strategies for operating in these economies. The Center 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 center about 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.

Head of Center: 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 Confucian Economic Sphere Research Center 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.

Head of Center: Dean Xiang Bing

Director: Wang Jianbao jianbaowang@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Research Center for 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 center 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.

Head of Center: Dean Xiang Bing  

Director: Wang Jianbao jianbaowang@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Research Center for Family Business aims to study the role of family businesses in China since the country’s reform and opening up. Still today, most private businesses in China are family run. The center looks at the role family businesses have played in China’s economic development and its influences on the financial, legal and management policy changes seen over the years. The main research areas include compiling data on China’s family businesses, and empirical research and analysis.

Head of Center: Professor Li Haitao, Professor Yan Aimin

Contact: Liu Zhiguo zgliu@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.

Head of Center: Professor Cao Huining (Henry)

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Headed by Professor Henry Cao, the CKGSB Finance Research Center 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 center seeks to provide analysis, suggestions, and solutions to government organizations, companies, financial practitioners, and ordinary investors. The center also aims to offer ideas and methods to help advance the level of financial services in China and promote the adoption of international standards.

Finance Research Center’s Previous Events:

Head of Center: Professor Mei Jianping

Contact: jpmei@ckgsb.edu.cn

Head of Center: Professor Gan Jie

Contact: jgan@ckgsb.edu.cn

Center for Social Innovation and Branding

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The Center for Social Innovation and Branding was established in 2019. The center aims to promote research on social innovation and brand management. The center also aims to promote “Business for good” from the three dimensions of research, curriculum and community, and solve social problems by building a platform for exchanges and finding creative solutions through governments, enterprises, and non-profit organizations.

Heads of Center: 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 center is committed to the research on financial innovation and wealth management. The research area of the center covers innovation in financial theory, products, systems, and regulation, as well as the theory of wealth management and its application for households and institutions.

Head of Center: Professor Zheng Yusheng

Contact: yszheng@ckgsb.edu.cn

Head of Center: Professor Liu Jing

Contact: jliu@ckgsb.edu.cn

The investment center is headed by Professor Liu Jing. The research work of the center takes the “value investment” as the core concept and includes four parts: industry research, “Internet plus” research, macro research and enterprise research. Among them, the research of industry and “Internet plus” are the exclusive customer research of DBA and Chuang Community of CKGSB.

Head of Center: Professor Ou-Yang Hui

Contact: houyang@ckgsb.edu.cn

Relying on the platform of CKGSB, the center 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 center will publish academic papers and research reports on Internet finance aperiodically.

Head of Center: Professor Zhu Rui

Contact: rzhu@ckgsb.edu.cn

The Center for ESG and Social Innovation aims to facilitate research, teaching and exchanges in the fields of ESG, common prosperity and social innovation. The Center 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 Center 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 Center also holds forums and colloquiums to enhance exchange with top universities, civil societies and businesses around the world.

Heads of Center: 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, Leadership and Motivation Research Center 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 center 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.

Head of Center: Jiang Desong

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Center on China and Globalization at CKGSB is a public research organization. Our 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.

Heads of Center: Professors Sun Baohong and Li Yang

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Head of Center: Professor Li Wei

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The China Economy and Sustainable Development Center 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 center is committed to produce influential research and provide intellectual support to business and government decision-making bodies.

Head of Center: Jiang Desong

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Center for 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 center 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 center also promotes research on Oriental culture and mindset to better interpret the unique characteristics of the Chinese way and its management innovation. We would like to share our understanding of China’s development model with the world, making joint efforts to build a platform to promote dialogues between the East and the West.

Head of Center: Professor Li Haitao

Contact: htli@ckgsb.edu.cn 

After 40 years of continued reform and unprecedented growth, the Chinese economy has become the second largest in the world. The Chinese financial markets are rapidly opening up to global investors. The mission of the center is to provide rigorous academic and policy related research on the Chinese economy and financial markets in the context of the global economy. Based on big data and advanced machine learning/AI techniques, we will provide real time analysis and forecasts of the Chinese economy and financial markets，which include bond, equity, and commodity markets.

Head of Center: 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.

CHBE 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.
CHBE well recognizes the importance of a global vision and a spirit of innovation for research by crossing different majors, regions as well as cultures.