Our Centre: Who we are

The spectacular rise of China's economy in the last three decades is unpredecented in world history. The country's rapid economic growth rate, vast population and legendary entrepreneurial vim are bound to be one of the most important stories of the twenty-first century. The Erasmus University Research Centre on China Business is an international group of academics conducting socio-economic research on various aspects of China's national and provincial business systems.

Our centre is led by Professor Dr. Barbara Krug, Professor of Economics and Governance at Erasmus University, Rotterdam. Our objective is to make a significant contribution to understanding the business system in China. Our activities are relevant for academics, students and business executives.

For academics. We conduct ground-breaking theoretical and empirical research on three themes: law and economics; innovation and market design; and the internationalisation of Chinese firms. Our research has been published in scholarly journals such as Asia Pacific Journal of Management.

For students. In collaboration with the Department of Languages and Culture of China, Leiden University, we offer a unique master's programe (M.Sc) in China Economy and Business. The programme is taught by some of Europe's leading faculties in the field and combines the outstanding expertise of both institutions. In addition, the programme includes a partnership initiative among scholars, students and alumni. Its obective is to facilitate internships for students and networking opportunities for all stakeholders.

For executives. We provide the latest insights on the Chinese business landscape and how to embrace China’s rapid changes for business success. We bring together various experts with experience of successfully doing high-level business in China to give executives the latest developments and insights on the world’s most dynamic economy.

We partner with well-known academics from highly reputable universities around the world. Among these are: Tsinghua University, Beijing; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou; INSEAD, Paris; University of Technology, Sydney; HKUST, Hong Kong; the University of Zurich; and the University of Heidelberg.