
Welcome to the Chinese Economic Association
The Chinese Economic Association (CEA, UK/Europe) is an independent, not-for-profit research association of scholars, researchers, students and business executives concerned with China's economic development. Its objectives are to advance the knowledge of the general public about economic development in China, and to promote and publish research on the Chinese economy.
Activities of the Association include the publication of a quarterly newsletter and occasional discussion papers, and the holding of an annual conference, seminars and workshops. CEA (UK/Europe) encourages research activity and scholarly exchanges between Britain, other European countries and China.
CEA (UK/Europe) Conference 2025
Upcoming Conference in the UK
The 17th CEA (Europe) and 36th CEA (UK) 2025 Annual Conference, themed "Digital Transformation and Economic Structural Change", will be held from 5 to 7 August 2025 at 2 Discovery Place, Glasgow, UK. The conference aims to bring together academics, industry experts and policy makers from around the world to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on economic structures, foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote sustainable innovation. Organised by the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) Europe/UK in collaboration with the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, and supported by the China Information Economics Association and the Institute of Economics, Tsinghua University.
Call for Papers! Digital Transformation and Economic Structural Change
Upcoming Conference in China
The Chinese Economic Association (CEA) Europe/UK 2025 Annual Conference will be held in Beijing, China, from 18 to 20 April 2025. The event aims to bring together scholars from around the world to explore critical economic challenges and opportunities, foster interdisciplinary dialogue and highlight innovative research. It is hosted by the Centre for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEP) at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT).
Call for Papers! Economic Frontiers: Interdisciplinary, Innovation, and Sustainability in a Changing World
Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief
The Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies (JCEBS), the flagship publication of the Chinese Economic Association (UK/Europe) and published by Taylor and Francis, is seeking applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief. Please click here to view the application details.
Based in the Technology and Management Centre for Development (TMCD) at the University of Oxford, JCEBS has gained a strong reputation in the field of development studies, demonstrated by its recent CiteScore of 5.6 and Impact Factor of 2.4, ranking it among the top journals in development studies and related disciplines.
For informal discussions or inquiries about the position, please contact the current Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Wenxuan Hou, at wenxuan.hou@ed.ac.uk.
Application Submission: Please submit your application to the President of CEA (UK/Europe), Prof. Zhifu Mi, University College London, at z.mi@ucl.ac.uk by 1 March 2025. Online interviews will be conducted in late March.
Call for Board Members
The Chinese Economic Association (CEA, UK/Europe) is now inviting outstanding individuals with academic leadership and dedication to join its Board to help further the association's development and academic influence. Board members will play a crucial role in the association's strategic planning, major decision-making, and event organization.
Call for Board Members of Chinese Economic Association (CEA, UK/Europe)
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Special Issue Conference
CALL FOR PAPERS: The Impact of Fintech and Climate Change on Agricultural Finance and Investment
International Workshop
CALL FOR PAPERS: 1st International Workshop on the Chinese Development Model
Energy, Environment and Green Finance for Sustainable Development
15th October 2020
Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS), Chinese Economics Association (UK) CEA (UK), at the UK Campus of PHBS, Oxfordshire OX1 5HR (Online).
Particularly, the latest research papers related to the theme are invited for presenting to the conference with an opportunity of submitting the papers to the special issue of JCEBS.
Workshop submission (Extended Abstract or Full Paper) shall be made by 15th September 2020.
Call for Papers and Participants.
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