China in the Global Economy

A joint Conference from the

Kiel Institute for the World Economy,

University of Göttingen

and the

Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

Today, China stands as the world’s foremost exporter and a significant global investor. The Belt and Road Initiative, spanning over 150 countries, underscores China’s expansive reach through a network of infrastructure development and investment projects. Notably, China’s economic landscape is marked by the substantial involvement of the state in economic activities, development planning, and economic diplomacy—a departure from the norms observed in Europe and the United States. This intertwining of economic and geopolitical interests positions China as a key player in the realm of geoeconomics, leveraging its economic prowess to advance strategic objectives on the global stage. While there exists a mutual interest between China and the “West” in upholding the multilateral, rules-based global economic order, concerns grow among businesses and policymakers regarding unfair competition and restricted access to the Chinese market. Despite China’s escalating economic prominence, research intensity on its role in the global economy trails behind.
 
The conference will serve as a nexus for leading scholars delving into China’s multifaceted role in the global economy. Our keynote speaker is Nancy Qian (James J O'Connor Professor of Economics at Kellogg, Northwestern University). We welcome submissions that cover various themes, including but not limited to:

• International trade and trade policy
• Inward and outward direct investments
• China’s geoeconomic strategy
• Aid and government lending strategies
• China’s influence on international economic governance structures
• China’s engagements in Africa
• Impacts and implications of China’s flagship-initiatives (such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Made in China 2025 Strategy)
• Environmental and climate challenges with China’s economic rise
• Knowledge, innovation, and digitization
• Growth prospects and spillover effects on the world economy
• Historical foundations of China’s rise as a global economic power

We are grateful for financial support by the Leibniz Association in the framework of the project “China in Africa: Exploring the Consequences for Economic and Social Development.”

HOW TO APPLY

 
Authors who already have a CEPR HUB profile can upload their submission by:

1. Going to https://hub.cepr.org/ and logging in
2. After you have logged in, go to https://hub.cepr.org/event/4273
3. Click on "Step 1: Apply"
4. Under "Apply to Attend" click "Yes"
5. Tick the boxes that apply to you 
6. Tick "Would you like to submit a paper?", upload your paper and supply the requested information
7. Click "Submit form" to make the submission.

Authors who do not have a CEPR HUB profile can upload their submission by:

1. Creating a new profile here https://hub.cepr.org/user/register
2. After you have logged in, go to https://hub.cepr.org/event/4273
3. Click on "Step 1: Apply"
4. Under "Apply to Attend" click "Yes"
5. Tick the boxes that apply to you 
6. Tick "Would you like to submit a paper?", upload your paper and supply the requested information
7. Click "Submit form" to make the submission.