Chinese Economic Association (CEA) UK/Europe
2026 China Annual Conference
Towards Intelligent, Green, and Convergent Economics
The Chinese Economic Association UK/Europe (CEA), one of the most influential academic organisations in Europe dedicated to research on the Chinese economy, has been committed since its founding in 1988 to bringing together scholars, experts, and practitioners worldwide who share an interest in China’s economic development. Through sustained academic research and exchange, the CEA seeks to deepen the international community’s understanding of China’s economic performance and institutional transformation. The CEA 2026 China Annual Conference will be held in Beijing from 12 to 14 June 2026. The Conference aims to convene outstanding scholars and experts from around the world to explore frontier issues and industrial practices in economics in the context of intelligence, green development, and interdisciplinary integration, and to promote high-quality advancements in cross-disciplinary innovation and talent development. The Conference is co-organised by the Centre for Forecasting Science, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); the School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS); the Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics, the School of Economics, and the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE), Xiamen University; and the Academy of Innovation and Development, Central University of Finance and Economics.
Under the overarching theme “Towards Intelligent, Green, and Convergent Economics,” the Conference seeks to examine frontier questions, theoretical innovations, and policy practices in economics against the backdrop of a new round of technological revolution, green transition, and disciplinary convergence. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, how artificial intelligence is reshaping the research paradigm of economics, how green development is affecting resource allocation, and how multidisciplinary integration is driving industrial transformation and institutional innovation. Specific topics encompass the following:
- Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs), and the Transformation of the Economics Research Paradigm
- Artificial Intelligence Econometrics: Theory and Applications
- Intelligent Automation, Algorithmic Decision-Making, and Market Mechanisms
- Big Data, Machine Learning, and New Advances in Causal Inference
- Data as a Factor of Production, Platform Economy, and Digital Industrial Organisation
- Green Technological Innovation and Economic Growth
- Carbon Neutrality, Climate Policy, and Economic Impacts
- Green Finance, Climate Risk, and Asset Pricing
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Development Economics
- Deep Integration of the Digital Economy and the Real Economy
- Modern Industrial Convergence, Platform Ecosystems, and Corporate Organisational Transformation
- Coordinated Development of Technology, Industry, and Institutions
- Innovation Ecosystems and Regional Economic Development
- Governance and Regulatory Innovation in the Digital-Intelligence Era
- Global Economic Governance, Digital Rules, and Institutional Coordination
- FinTech, Systemic Risk, and Sustainable Growth
- New Advances in Behavioural Economics, Computational Social Science, and Related Fields
- Labour Market Dynamics and Social Structural Change in the Context of Emerging Technologies
Paper Submission
The deadline for submission of full papers or abstracts is 30 April 2026. Submissions may be in either English or Chinese. Each submission (full paper or abstract) should include the following information: paper title, names and institutional affiliations of all authors, name and email address of the presenting author, and keywords. If a submission is accepted, the abstract will be printed in the conference programme. The Organising Committee will evaluate all submissions on the basis of originality and academic contribution, and will notify presenting authors by 15 May 2026. Each presenting author may present only one paper. Outstanding papers will be selected for awards, and the list of awardees will be announced during the Conference; award recipients will receive certificates. In addition, selected outstanding papers may, with the authors’ consent, be recommended to leading Chinese and international academic journals.
Co-Organisers
- Chinese Economic Association UK/Europe (CEA)
- Centre for Forecasting Science, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)
- Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics, School of Economics, and Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE), Xiamen University
- Committee on Digital Economy Strategy, China Development Strategy Society
- Academy of Innovation and Development, Central University of Finance and Economics
Conference Chairs
Professor HONG Yongmiao (洪永淼), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Professor SHI Yukun (石玉坤), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Keynote Speakers (in alphabetical order by surname)
- Professor HSIAO Cheng (萧政), University of Southern California, United States
- Professor MI Zhifu (米志付), University College London, United Kingdom
- Professor Whitney NEWEY, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
- Professor RONG Ke (戎珂), Tsinghua University
- Professor Thomas SARGENT, Nobel Laureate in Economics; New York University, United States
- Professor WANG Shouyang (汪寿阳), Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Professor WU Yanrui (吴延瑞), University of Western Australia, Australia
Programme Committee (in alphabetical order by surname)
- CAI Xiqian (蔡熙乾), Xiamen University
- GUO Kun (郭琨), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- LI Xiuting (李秀婷), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- LIU Ying (刘颖) (Co-Chair), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- LÜ Ping (吕萍), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- LU Jianan (卢佳男), University of Vaasa
- SUN Yuying (孙玉莹), Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
- WANG Jue (王珏) (Co-Chair), Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
- XU Menghan (许梦涵), Xiamen University
- YE Shiqi (叶仕奇), Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
- ZHAO Yang (赵阳), Central University of Finance and Economics
- ZHU Kairan (祝楷然), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
CEA (UK/Europe) Board Members (in alphabetical order)
- Jian Chen, University of Nottingham
- Rong Ding, NEOMA Business School
- Yizhe Dong, University of Edinburgh
- Xiaoqing Fu, University of Macau
- Yuning Gao, Tsinghua University
- Yundan Gong, King’s College London
- Wenxuan Hou, University of Edinburgh
- Guy Liu, Peking University
- Dan Luo, University of Reading
- Shumiao Ouyang, University of Oxford
- Liming Wang, University College Dublin
- Xiaobing Wang, University of Manchester
- Senmao Xia, University of Surrey
- Zezhong Xiao, University of Macau
- Bing Xu, Heriot-Watt University
- Ji Yan, University of Galway
- Chao Yin, University of Edinburgh
- Xiaohua Yu, University of Göttingen
- Peng Zhou, Cardiff University
CEA (UK/Europe) Board Members (in alphabetical order)
The Conference accepts submissions in both Chinese and English. Selected outstanding papers may, with the authors’ consent, be recommended to supporting journals according to topic relevance and journal requirements. Supporting journals include (listed in alphabetical order):
- Applied Economics Review (《Yingyong Jingjixue Pinglun》)
- Bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (《Zhongguo Kexueyuan Yuankan》)
- China Journal of Econometrics (《Jiliang Jingjixue Bao》)
- Journal of Systems Science and Mathematical Sciences (《Xitong Kexue yu Shuxue》)
- Management Review (《Guanli Pinglun》)
- Systems Engineering — Theory & Practice (《Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian》)
- International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research
- International Review of Finance
- Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies
- Journal of Digital Economy
- Journal of Systems Science and Information
- Structural Change and Economic Dynamics
- The Innovation Informatics
Outstanding Paper Awards
Outstanding academic papers will be selected during the Conference. The list of awardees will be announced during the conference period, and award recipients will receive certificates.
Paper Submission Link
https://conf.xmu.edu.cn/CEA2026
Important Notes
- When submitting a paper, please ensure that the author order is finalised in the author field at the time of submission. No changes will be accepted after submission. If the paper is accepted, the published information will follow the author order as it appears in the electronic manuscript submitted at the time of registration.
- When submitting a paper, please provide complete and accurate information for all authors and verify its correctness.
- The Annual Conference aims to provide scholars of the Chinese economy with an opportunity to present the latest research findings in the field. As a general rule, papers that have already been formally published will not be accepted.
Key Dates
- Deadline for paper/abstract submission: 30 April 2026
- Notification of paper/abstract review outcomes: 15 May 2026
- Deadline for registration and payment: 6 June 2026
- On-site check-in and welcome reception: 12 June 2026
- Conference opening ceremony and presentations: 13–14 June 2026
Contact Information
Centre for Forecasting Science, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, CAS
School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Telephone: +86-10-82680805 (Ms. WANG)
Email: ceachina2026@163.com; zhukairan@ucas.ac.cn