The 34th Annual Conference of Chinese Economics Society Australia (CESA)

Theme: Building “new quality productive forces” – the implications to China and the World

Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economics and UniSA STEM Aviation, University of South Australia

Date: 27-30 November 2024

The annual conference of the Chinese Economics Society Australia (CESA) aims to attract worldwide scholars interested in addressing significant issues related to the Chinese economy and evaluating the impacts of China’s development on the global economy. The 34th Annual CESA Conference, jointly hosted by University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide, provides a platform for discussing China’s new development policy of building ‘new quality productive forces’ to promote high-quality growth, and its implications.

Over the past few decades, China has ascended as a prominent economic force, providing abundant business prospects for both developing and developed economies due to its rapid economic development and increasing global influence. China’s recent development trajectory underscores a shift towards a more sustainable and innovation-driven growth model. Prioritizing private enterprise development, technological advancements, environmental protection, and social well-being, China aims to enhance the overall quality of economic growth rather than mere GDP expansion. Understanding this new development focus and its potential implications for the Chinese and world economies is imperative. We invite scholars from Australia, China, and other countries to contribute and present research that advances our comprehension of China’s past success, lessons learned, and future directions at the 34th CESA annual conference.

We welcome any research topics including but not limited to:

Agriculture and food security

Aviation and transport logistics

Climate change

COVID-19 and its ongoing impacts

Digital economy and the impact of AI

Ecological economics

Energy economics and finance

Entrepreneurial leadership

Environmental and resource economics

FDI, trade and industrial policies in China

Feminist economics

Geopolitical risks and political uncertainty

Health economics

Income and wealth inequality

Innovation and productivity growth

Macroeconomy and policy implications

Population and labour market

Tourism and hospitality

Papers that do not fit into these categories but are related to the main theme of the conference, are also welcome.

Keynote speakers:

Prof Yang Yao, China Center for Economic Research & National School of Development,
Peking University

Prof Christine Wong, National University of Singapore

Special Issues

China Economic Review

Asian-Pacific Economic Literature

Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies

The Editor-in-Chief of Economics & Politics, Dr Lei Xu invites submissions if the paper falls into the scope of the journal. The Chief Editor has agreed to fast-track the papers presented at this conference.

Professor Shane Zhang welcomes submissions to the special issue for Journal of Air Transport Management on airline financial stability

Associate Professor Alec Zuo welcomes submissions to the special issue for Water Resources and Economics on Economics of Water Resources Management in China

CESA President: Yixiao Zhou, Australian National University

The Local Organising Committee:

Chair: Dr Xin Deng, University of South Australia

Members:

Prof Ying Zhu, University of South Australia

Dr Lei Xu, University of South Australia

Prof Alec Zuo, Flinders University

Dr Zhifang Wu, University of South Australia

Dr Yifei Cai, University of South Australia

Dr Di Zeng, The University of Adelaide

Prof Shane Zhang, University of South Australia

Key Dates

Abstract submissions open: 1 May 2024

Abstract submissions extended to: 15 September 2024

Early bird registration open: 1 June 2024

Early bird registration closed: 15 October 2024

Registration closed: 15 November 2024

UniSA Aviation Sustainable Fuel Forum and CESA Networking Reception: 27 November

CESA Welcome and Plenary Sessions, and Concurrent sessions: 28 November 2024

CESA Concurrent Sessions: 29 November 2024

South Australian business site visit: 30 November 2024

Registration fee (Registration includes a 1-year membership in the CESA, reception on 27 Nov and conference dinner on 28 Nov as well as catering for lunch and tea breaks).

Registration type	By 15 October 2024 (Early bird)	15 October- 15 November 2024
Individual with post-conference business site visit	AUD650	AUD700
Individual without post-conference business site visit	AUD500	AUD550
Student and special rates with post-conference business site visit	AUD350	AUD400
Student and special rates without post-conference business site visit	AUD200	AUD250
Companion	AUD200	AUD250

Conference enquiries: Prof Shane Zhang (shane.zhang@unisa.edu.au)

Paper abstract submissions: cesa2024adelaide@gmail.com