Chinese Economy and the Second Trump Presidency
Info
New date:
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 12:15 - 13:45
Venue: RAA-G-01 (Aula), Rämistrasse 59, 8001Zurich
Public Lecture
by Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation Professor of Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
Description
Professor Huang is a renowned scholar of China’s political economy and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the EAST (Yale, 2023)—named a Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year—and Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics (2008), praised by The Economist. His research spans economic reforms, innovation, and the interplay of autocracy and development.
With 13 books (7 in English, 6 in Chinese) and forthcoming works from Princeton and Cambridge University Press, his work bridges history, policy, and global business. A former Associate Dean at MIT Sloan and faculty member at Harvard Business School and the University of Michigan, his work continues to shape global economic discourse through groundbreaking research and publications.
Organization
Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Chinese Studies, with the support of the Chinese Studies Student Association
Further Information
Please contact Polina Lukicheva: polina.lukicheva@aoi.uzh.ch
An apéro will be offered after the lecture.
Recap: Event with Prof. Dr. Yasheng Huang – Chinese Economy and the Second Trump Presidency
On April 17, 2025, the Chinese Studies Student Association, in collaboration with Dr. Polina Lukicheva, had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Dr. Yasheng Huang (MIT Sloan School of Management) for a public lecture on Chinese Economy and the Second Trump Presidency.
The event was a great success, drawing around 80 attendees from various academic backgrounds. The Aula RAA-G-01 was nearly full, reflecting strong interest in the topic and the speaker.
After the talk, guests enjoyed a well-received apéro, with food provided by our partner restaurant, Wesley’s Kitchen, and drinks organized by the association. Many participants complimented the catering and inquired where it was from.
The event also marked the debut of our new RollUp banner, which quickly became a popular photo spot.
We thank everyone who attended and supported the event – and look forward to welcoming you to future activities!