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.

  • Inaugural Fellows of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe

    The Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe has reached a historic milestone with the establishment of its Fellow title. As the highest honour bestowed by the CEA UK/Europe, the Fellowship honours individuals who…

  • 2025 Glasgow Conference

    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…

  • 2025 China Conference

    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…