Artificial intelligence has become the defining force in today’s financial markets — powering innovation, reshaping industries, and driving valuations. But are the soaring valuations justified, or are we entering an AI-fueled bubble? In this article, CEIBS professors Mattia Landoni and Wang Renxuan explore what's driving current market behaviour and how investors and policymakers should prepare.

Middle age is often regarded as a stage of life that is full of challenges. We’ve all heard the term "midlife crisis", which many people go through and can entail feelings of confusion, exhaustion, and even disillusionment with the lives that we have built for ourselves.

China’s dominance of key new energy industries, from electric vehicles to solar power, has been swift and dramatic, taking many of its trading partners by surprise.

As recent US–China trade tensions escalate, rare earths have emerged as both an economic lever and a strategic bargaining chip. With China now tightening its rare earth rules and extending controls to imported minerals, the implications for global supply chains and trade dynamics are profound.

Alibaba’s recent sharp share-price rise turned heads for a simple reason: the company is changing what it is. On the surface, the rebound rides on better momentum in on-demand delivery, instant retail, and cloud services. At a deeper level, it shows Alibaba moving from “a giant online mall” to a tech backbone that powers other businesses, with cloud technology, data, and artificial intelligence at the center.

Luckin Coffee’s recent expansion into the US marks the culmination of a remarkable comeback.

CEIBS Prof. Han Jian on the future of China's welfare system

Given such an uncertain US trade landscape, countries big and small may benefit from a more patient and unified approach, rather than rushing to Washington every time the Trump administration releases a new tariff chart.

In recent years, the declining relevance of the liberal arts and social sciences has drawn increasing attention. As universities around the world have adjusted their academic offerings and even eliminated numerous liberal arts programmes, we could be forgiven for wondering: are the liberal arts dead? And is their decline inevitable?

The Art of Living is a lecture series by CEIBS Professor Emeritus Juan Antonio Fernandez, offering insights gleaned from a life full of experience into how to find your individual definition of success, identify effective life goals, and create personal growth and meaningful development. Read on to discover ideas that can help you to achieve your personal and professional aspirations.

Once a written-off market, Hong Kong’s recent IPO activity suggests that the city's stock firms are shifting away from US listings, and may actually be benefiting from global trade tensions and geopolitical shifts. But what exactly is driving Hong Kong's IPO boom, and what implications does it have for investors and market dynamics?

On July 4, US Independence Day, the much-anticipated “Big, Beautiful Bill” officially came into effect with the signature of US President Donald Trump. This bill, which has passed both chambers of Congress, has sparked significant controversy due to concerns that it could further exacerbate the America’s fiscal deficit and debt risks.

Recent statistics from China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs revealed that the number of marriage registrations in China last year stood at 6.1 million couples, a 20.5% decrease from 7.68 million in 2023, highlighting ongoing shifts in marriage rates, social structures, cultural values, and economic outlook.

CEIBS Assistant Professor of Marketing Lu Yi together with Research Assistant Wang Xiaozhou dive into Pop Mart's business strategy.

“The CEO is often the most ‘in the dark’ person in the company.” While this statement may come across as ironic, it uncovers a harsh reality in organisational management. Why do CEOs consistently find themselves at the tail end of truth in the organisations they lead? CEIBS Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business Terence Tsai dissected the dilemma akin to “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from a management perspective and proposed a solution to break this cycle.

In the bustling world of social entrepreneurship, Shenzhen Power Solution (SPS) stands out as a remarkable success story.

Sudden and erratic announcements of extensive US tariffs on Chinese goods, which at the time of writing stand at 145%, have sent shockwaves through both the Chinese and global economies. Is China’s firm retaliation against Trump’s tariff the right response?

The re-election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency in November 2024 has ignited widespread discussion regarding the return and escalation of protective trade policies.