LIU Kai
Associate Professor
E-mail: liukai@zuel.edu.cn
EDUCATION
Loughborough University Ph.D 012 Loughborough, Leicestershire, Unite Kingdom
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Ph.D 2012 Wuhan, China
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Master 2008 Wuhan, China
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Bachelor 2006 Wuhan, China
WORK EXPERIENCE
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Faculty 2012 -Wuhan, China
TEACHING(September, 2024 - August, 2025)
Doctoral Program
•Seminars on China's Foreign Trade
•Special Research on China's Foreign Trade
Specialty Master's Program
•International Business Dissertation Writing Guidance
•International Business Negotiation and Communication
•International Negotiation
Bachelor's Program
•Business Negotiation
•Business Negotiation (English)
•Business Negotiation (Bilingual)
Research Master's Program
•Transnational Corporations and FDI
SELECTED INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS(September, 2019 - August, 2025)
ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. FDI, Labor Market Flexibility and Employment in China, China Economic Review, 2020
2. The Research on Intention of Using Smart Teaching Tools under the Background of, Higher Education Review, 2020, 8(1): 181-196
3. The Economic Dividend of "Study in China": How Foreign Students in China Promote China's OFDI, Education and Economy, 2021, (2): 21-30
4. The Economic Effects of Inland Pilot Free Trade Zone on Its Hinterland Cities:, World Economy Studies, 2022, (2): 54-72
5. The Impact of FDI Quality Characteristics on Carbon Emission Intensity: Evidence from China, FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, 2022
6. The Impact of Digital Development on the Improvement of Circulation Efficiency in China: A Comparative Analysis Based on Regional Heterogeneity, Journal of Commercial Economics, 2022: 28-32
7. Robot Imports and Employment Location Choice: Evidence From the Survey of Labor Dynamics in China, Journal of Global Information Management, 2023, 31(6): 1-27
8. The Effectiveness and Externality of China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment Policy, Sustainability, 2023, 1(10): 1-21
9. Employee Ownership and Corporate Social Responsibility: The Case of Chinese Firms Participation in Targeted Poverty Alleviation Initiative, Journal of China Economics, 2023, (2): 109-143
10. Common Prosperity of China and ASEAN in Manufacturing through RCEP: A New Strategy, China and WTO Review, 2023
11. Import Demand, Digital Empowerment and Firm Innovation, Journal of Asian Economics, 2025
RESEARCH AWARDS
1. Nomination Award of the 18th Wuhan Outstanding Achievements Award in Social Sciences: Foreign Capital Entry, Labor Market Flexibility and Employment: China's Experience, Award for Outstanding Achievements of Scientific Research in Municipal Governments and Related Bureaux, 2022
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Research on Mismatch and Optimization of Supply and Demand in Hubei University Students' Employment Market under the Background of Opening up in the New Era, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2019-2019
2. FDI Technology Spillover Effect and Export Quality Upgrade under the Background of Fully Opening Up of Foreign Capital: Theoretical Development and China's Experience, Scientific Research Project by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 2019-2020
3. Research on the Evaluation and Optimization of Trade and Investment Facilitation in Wuhan Free Trade Zone, Project by Wuhan Social Science Foundation, 2019-2021
4. A Study on the Integration of Business Knowledge and Vocational LiteracyinThe Context of New Business Studies: An Example From Business Negotiation, Scientific Research Project by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 2021-2022
5. Study on Comprehensively Enhancing The Resilience of The Domestic Industrial Chain and The Safeguard MechanisminThe Context of The Double Cycle, Scientific Research Project by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 2022-2023
6. Study on the Institutional Innovation Path of Hubei Free Trade Zone Against Depa, Scientific Research Project by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 2022-2023
7. Study on Countermeasures to Enhance the Safety, Stability and Modernization of Hubei’s Industrial Chain in the Context of Double Circulation, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2021-2023
8. Study on the Effect and Path of Hubei Free Trade Zone in Promoting the Construction of Digital Hubei in the Context of “Double Cycle”, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2021-2023
9. Research on Upgrading and Realization Path of Hubei Science and Technology Innovation Mechanism under the Background of “Double Cycle”, Project by Department of Science and Technology of Hubei Province, 2022-2024
10. Study on Countermeasures to Promote the Development of Modern Industrial Clusters in Hubei Free Trade Zone under the Pattern of “Double Cycle, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2022-2024
11. Research on Hubei Promoting the Technology Cycle of Domestic and Foreign Investment in the New Situation: Based on the Perspective of Intellectual Property Protection, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2020
12. Research on Hubei Accelerating the Construction of Strategic Links in the Domestic and International Dual Circulation: From the Perspective of Market-Oriented Allocation of Technical Factors, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2023-2025
13. Enhancement of the Resilience and Security Level of Wuhan's Industrial and Supply Chains: A Case Study of the New Generation of Information Technology Industry, Post Funded Project by Wuhan Social Science Foundation, 2024-2026
14. To Benchmark CPTPP and DEPA Rules and Steadily Promote System-based Openness Research, Project by Hubei Provincial Social Science Foundation of China, 2023-2026
15. Research on Overseas Transfer Pricing Issues of Chinese Multinational Corporations: Estimation, Impact and Response, Humanities and Social Science Research Project by Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, 2023-2026
TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS
CASE STUDIES
1. Achieve VOYAH’s Ambitions: Dongfeng Motor in Norway, Small-Sized Cases (China Case Sharing Center), National Award, 2022/12/20
2. Dongfeng New Energy Vehicle Integrated Industry Chain Digitalization Transformation and Upgrading, Small-Sized Cases (China Case Sharing Center), National Award, 2022/12/20
3. Case of China Professional Degree Case Center: Escalate to Europe: The International Blueprint of Dongfeng Electric Vehicle Strategy, Other Cases, National Award, 2022/12/28
4. The Wind Rises from the East: Digital Transformation and Innovation of Dongfeng Motor in the Context of Dual Circulation, Other Cases, National Award, 2023/03/08
5. Enhancing Quality with Wisdom: Panoramic Innovation in China's High-End New Energy Vehicles, Small-Sized Cases (China Case Sharing Center), National Award, 2023/05/08
6. Dongfeng Group: Charting the Internationalization of High-end New Energy Vehicles, Small-Sized Cases (China Case Sharing Center), National Award, 2023/06/01
7. The East Wind Blows Westward: The Path of Dongfeng's High-end New Energy Brand to Break Through in Europe, Top 100 Excellent Cases , National Award, 2023/09/13
8. Inheritance or Innovation: Dongfeng's Strategic Choice in Building a High-end New Energy Brand, Top 100 Excellent Cases , National Award, 2023/09/13
9. Case of China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) – Steady Progress and Forging Ahead: The High-Level Internationalization Path of China's High-End New Energy Vehicles, Other Cases, National Award, 2024/03/25
10. How Does Dongfeng Brave the Waves: The Dilemma of Supply Chain Security Amidst the Red Ocean Predicament, Top 100 Excellent Cases , National Award, 2024/09/09
TEACHING AWARDS
1. First Prize of Teaching Achievement Award of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in 2020, First Prize for Teaching Achievement Award of University-level, 2020
2. "National Excellent Instructor Award" in the "National College Students' Innovation for Employment (Resume Design) Competition", Other Teaching Awards, 2020
3. The Practice and Application of the, First Prize for Teaching Achievement Award of University-level, 2020
4. First Prize for Teaching Achievement Award of ZUEL: Develop a Suite of English-taught Courses to Cultivate Global Competence among Internationalized Talents, First Prize for Teaching Achievement Award of University-level, 2020
5. First Prize for Teaching Achievement Award of ZUEL:The Exploration and Practice of Scientific Research and Education in the Training of New Business Talents, First Prize for Teaching Achievement Award of University-level, 2020
6. Third Prize of the 9th Hubei Provincial Higher Education Teaching Achievement Award: Innovation and Practice of the "Four Capabilities - Four Dimensions - Two Evaluations" Training Model for Global Competence of New Business Talents, Third Prize of Provincial Teaching Achievement, 2023
TEACHING PROJECTS
1. Theory and Practice of Chinese Enterprises' Internationalization: Construction of a High-Quality Case Library for Master of International Business, Graduate Innovation Education Project by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 2024-2026
2. Cultivation of New-Quality Productive Forces in China's New Energy Vehicle Industry: Theory and Practice, Graduate Innovation Education Project by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 2025-2027
SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS
RESEARCH/CONSULTING REPORTS
1. Upgrading Hubei’s Science and Technology Innovation Mechanisms under the Dual-Circulation Development Strategy: Pathways and Recommendations, Department of Science and Technology of Hubei Province, 2022/08/31
2. Advancing Research on Institutional Opening-up Aligned with CPTPP and DEPA Standards, Department of Commerce of Hubei Province, 2024/05/10
3. Analysis of India's Suppression Measures Against Chinese Enterprises and Policy Recommendations, Hubei Provincial Government Gazette, 2024/05/13
4. Promoting the Development of Hubei's Digital Economy Through Institutional Opening-Up, Publicity Department of the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee, Achievements Brief, 2024/07/08
5. Key Challenges and Policy Pathways for Hubei Province's Alignment with the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), Publicity Department of the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee, Achievements Brief, 2024/07/08
6. Impact of U.S. Tariff Increases on China's New Energy Vehicle Exports and Suggested Countermeasures, Internal Publications of the People's Government of Hubei Province, 2024/09/12
ACADEMIC/INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION POSITIONS
1. American Economic Society of Hubei Province, Director, 2021-2027