Yu Yongding Keynote Speaker

One of China's leading monetary economists
Former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People's Bank of China
Former Director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Yu Yongding's Biography

Professor Yu Yongding is widely regarded as one of China’s leading monetary economists. He is a professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

He is the former president of the China Society of World Economics and the former director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He served on the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China from 2004 to 2006.

He graduated from the Beijing School of Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 1969, received an MA in Economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in 1986, and earned a D.Phil. in Economics from the University of Oxford in 1994.

He has authored, co-authored and edited more than ten books, and has published numerous papers and articles on macroeconomics, international economics and related subjects in academic journals and newspapers. He is a recipient of the Sun Yefang Prize in Economics.

China's Economy and Macroeconomic Policy

Global Economic Outlook and International Finance

Monetary Policy and Financial Stability

China's Role in the Global Economy

International Trade, Exchange Rates and Economic Development

He helps leaders and organisations understand the forces shaping China’s economy and the global financial system, equipping audiences with practical insights into monetary policy, macroeconomics and international markets.
He translates decades of economic research and policy experience into clear, actionable perspectives, helping businesses and policymakers navigate economic uncertainty, financial reform and global market developments.
He combines world-leading academic expertise with first-hand policymaking experience, offering a unique perspective on China’s economic transformation, international economics and monetary policy.
As former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China, former Director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and former President of the China Society of World Economics, he has played a significant role in shaping economic thought and policy in China.
His insightful keynotes equip audiences with practical frameworks to understand China’s economic outlook, assess global financial trends and make informed strategic decisions in an increasingly interconnected world.