Yunshi Cao | Digital Economy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yunshi Cao | Digital Economy | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Chongqing University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Yunshi Cao is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in economics, with expertise in outward foreign direct investment, digital technology innovation, and digital trade. She has made notable contributions to understanding the role of global innovation networks and their impact on domestic competitiveness and policy development.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

She earned her doctoral degree in Economics from Jinan University, where she developed a strong foundation in international economics, trade, and innovation. Her education has provided her with the analytical and methodological tools to investigate complex economic phenomena in a global context.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Cao is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Chongqing University of Science and Technology. In this role, she engages in teaching, research, and mentoring, while also advancing her independent research agenda. She has successfully completed multiple research projects and has contributed to scholarly publications in respected international journals.

Research Interests 

Her research focuses on outward foreign direct investment, digital technology innovation, and digital trade. She investigates overseas research and development, global innovation networks, and collaborative innovation among industry, academia, and government. Her work examines how international R&D activities shape domestic cooperative innovation, government policy effectiveness, and firm-level strategies.

Awards and Honors 

While Dr. Cao has not yet received major academic awards, her growing publication record and scholarly influence highlight her potential for recognition in research and innovation. Her contributions are already attracting attention within the field of economics and international trade studies.

Research Skills 

She demonstrates strong skills in economic analysis, data interpretation, and the evaluation of global investment and innovation systems. Her ability to integrate theoretical perspectives with practical implications positions her as a valuable contributor to both academic and policy discussions.

Publications 

  • Impact of Firms’ Digital Technology Innovation on Export Product Quality Upgrading.

  • Year: 2025

  • Can overseas R&D improve domestic industry-university-research institutions’ cooperation?

  • Year: 2025

  • “Carrot and Stick”: Do US Entity List Sanctions Increase the Effectiveness of Chinese Government Subsidy?

  • Year: 2025

Conclusion 

In summary, Dr. Yunshi Cao is an emerging scholar with a clear focus on innovation and international economics. Her academic achievements, research contributions, and expertise in digital trade and investment dynamics reflect her potential for continued impact in the field. She represents a promising candidate for recognition in both research and innovation excellence, with significant potential for future leadership in global economic studies.

Hongbo Cai | Digital Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hongbo Cai | Digital Economics | Best Researcher Award

Director at Financial office of Beijing Normal University, China

Prof. Hongbo Cai is a distinguished economist and academic leader at Beijing Normal University, serving as a Professor at the Business School and holding key administrative roles including Director of the Financial Office and former Vice Dean. With a rich academic background and extensive research contributions, Prof. Cai’s work spans international trade, labor and environmental economics, and digital economic transformation. His scholarly output includes publications in top-tier international journals and leading Chinese academic outlets, alongside leadership in major national research projects.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Economics
    Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
    September 2004 – June 2009

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
    Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
    September 2000 – July 2004

Professional Experience 💼

  • Director, Financial Office, Beijing Normal University
    December 2023 – Present

  • Vice Dean, Business School, Beijing Normal University
    July 2019 – April 2024

  • Professor, Business School, Beijing Normal University
    August 2018 – Present

  • Associate Professor, Business School, Beijing Normal University
    August 2013 – July 2018

  • Assistant Professor, Business School, Beijing Normal University
    August 2009 – July 2013

Research Interests 🔬

  • International Trade

  • Digital Economics

  • Labour Economics

  • Environmental Economics

Research Projects and Grants

Prof. Cai has been Principal Investigator (PI) on several national-level funded research projects, including:

  • Major Project, China National Social Science Foundation (21&ZD086)
    2022–2024

  • China National Science Foundation Projects
    2022–2024 (72073013)
    2018–2022 (71773007)
    2015–2017 (71403024)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Leadership of major national research grants from China’s top academic funding bodies indicates high recognition in the academic community.

  • Multiple publications in top Chinese economic journals such as 经济研究, 管理世界, and 中国工业经济 highlight scholarly prestige.

  • Appointment to senior roles including Vice Dean and Director of Financial Office demonstrates institutional recognition and trust.

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Hongbo Cai is a highly accomplished economist whose academic, administrative, and research excellence makes him a leading figure in China’s economics research community. His scholarship is not only academically rigorous but also policy-relevant, addressing vital issues such as digital transformation, labor dynamics, environmental sustainability, and trade. With extensive national funding, influential publications, and leadership experience, Prof. Cai is well-positioned for academic awards, policy advisory roles, and future scholarly impact.

Publications 📚

🧳 Migrants and exports: Decomposing the link
📘 Journal of World Business, 56(2), 101166, 2021.
👥 Co-authors: Meng, Y. & Chakraborty, S.

🏢 Employee Ownership and Firm Digital Transformation
📘 British Journal of Management, 2024.
👥 Co-authors: Dong, M., Choi, Y., Ma, P., & Cui, L.

💼 Competition in the Labor Market: The Wage Effect of Employer Concentration in China
📘 Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, 2024.
👥 Co-authors: Liu, J., Carl Lin.

🏙️ Administrative Division Adjustment and Environmental Pollution: Evidence from City-County Mergers in China
📘 China Economic Review, 84, 102141, 2024.
👥 Co-authors: Ma, H., Zou, J., Zhang, L.

🌱 Unveiling the Green Path: How Urban Openness Reduces Pollution
📘 Journal of Environmental Management, 370, 122378, 2024.
👥 Co-authors: Zhong, C., Liu, L., Xue, R., Shan, Y.

🏘️ Capitalization of Social Infrastructure into Housing Values
📘 Economic Modelling, 107, 105706, 2022.
👥 Co-authors: Ouyang, Y., Yu, X., Li, Z.

🔄 Are We in a De‐Globalization Process? Evidence from Global Trade (2007–2017)
📘 Global Challenges, 5(8), 2000096, 2021.
👥 Co-authors: Li, X., Shen, C., Chen, Q.

💡 Tax Incentives and Heterogeneous Innovation in Enterprises
📘 Economic Research Journal, 2025.
👥 Co-authors: Tang Chengjian, Mao Jian.

📦 Application of Digital Technology and Export Performance of Enterprises — A Case Study of Enterprises in Zhongguancun National Innovation Demonstration Zone
📘 Management World, 2024.
👥 Co-author: Han Jinyong.

🔗 Tax Incentives, Supply Chain Spillovers, and Digital Transformation
📘 Economic Research Journal, 2023.
👥 Co-authors: Tang Chengjian, Han Jinyong.

🌐 How Does the “Belt and Road” Initiative Promote Trade Development in Ethnic Minority Regions? — A Complex Network Perspective
📘 Management World, 2021.
👥 Co-authors: Ti Huiying, Lei Cong.

👴 Population Aging and the Transformation of Urban Export Trade
📘 China Industrial Economics, 2022.
👥 Co-author: Han Jinyong.

🏦 Tax Avoidance Motives, Mechanisms, and Scale of Chinese Enterprises’ Outward Foreign Direct Investment: Theory and Evidence
📘 The Journal of World Economy, 2022.
👥 Co-authors: Ouyang Yanyan, Li Zijian.

🚚 The Emission Reduction Effect of Enterprise Relocation — Also on the “Pollution Haven Hypothesis” and the “Porter Hypothesis”
📘 Economic Perspectives, 2022.
👥 Co-authors: Han Jinyong, Zhong Tenglong.

🛣️ Transportation Infrastructure Upgrades and the Location Choices of Polluting Enterprises
📘 China Industrial Economics, 2021.
👥 Co-authors: Zhong Chao, Han Jinyong.

🏦 The Establishment of Urban Commercial Banks and the Formation of Zombie Enterprises
📘 China Industrial Economics, 2020.
👥 Co-authors: Song Yanfei, Ma Hongqi.