Ms. QIU Sainan | Central University of Finance and Economics | China
Dr. QIU Sainan is a tenure-track Lecturer at the School of Marxism, Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, China. With a Ph.D. in Political Economy from Renmin University of China, she has demonstrated early-career academic excellence across teaching, research, and public scholarship. Born with an inquisitive mind and trained under China’s top-tier economists, Dr. Qiu has published extensively on state-owned enterprises (SOEs), land finance, and market reforms. Her research is grounded in Marxist political economy, with a distinctive ability to blend theoretical rigor and policy relevance. As a corresponding author in multiple peer-reviewed journals, she has emerged as a new-generation thought leader in political economy and socialist market theory. Her scholarly activities include keynote invitations at prestigious national conferences and active participation in research projects under China’s Ministry of Education and National Social Science Fund. Dr. Qiu exemplifies the fusion of ideology, innovation, and impact in modern Chinese economics.
Profile
Education
Dr. Qiu Sainan’s academic journey began at Jilin University, where she earned both her B.A. (2019) and M.A. (2021) in Political Economy. During her time there, she studied under Prof. SONG Donglin, building a solid foundation in Marxist theory and quantitative analysis. She later pursued her Ph.D. (2021–2025) at the School of Economics, Renmin University of China—one of the most prestigious institutions in the country—under the mentorship of Prof. LIU Wei, a National First-Class Professor. Her doctoral research addressed land marketization and the optimization of state-owned enterprises in the framework of socialist political economy. This rigorous training not only honed her theoretical insight but also exposed her to field-level research and empirical modeling. Her academic trajectory reflects a commitment to understanding and advancing Chinese-style modernization, state-sector transformation, and economic reform from a Marxist perspective.
Professional Experience
Dr. Qiu began her teaching career in 2025 as a tenure-track lecturer at the School of Marxism, Central University of Finance and Economics. Before this, she was deeply involved in multiple state-level research projects as a doctoral student, contributing to studies commissioned by the National Social Science Fund and Ministry of Education. Her role has extended beyond teaching to shaping research directions in political economy. She has presented as a keynote speaker at landmark academic forums, including the National Symposium on Socialist Economic Theory and the XI Jinping Economic Thought Forum. Her teaching portfolio focuses on Marxist political economy, state-market dynamics, and socialist modernization theory. Dr. Qiu’s hands-on experience in high-impact research projects and active conference engagement have positioned her as a promising scholar-practitioner in the domain of socialist economics with Chinese characteristics.
Research Interests
Dr. Qiu’s research centers on state-owned enterprise (SOE) reform, land finance, socialist market economy, and factor marketization. Her work operates at the intersection of theory and application, drawing from classical Marxism to analyze contemporary economic transformations in China. She has developed theoretical frameworks for understanding SOE layout optimization, land supply strategies, and regional development zones. Her ongoing projects investigate the role of land marketization in industrial productivity (TFP), as well as how cross-border logistics reshape FDI dynamics. Dr. Qiu’s scholarship contributes directly to China’s policy-making efforts, particularly in realizing high-quality development under the new paradigm. Her work is grounded in data and fieldwork, offering empirical insights into the political economy of China’s modernization. She advocates for research that not only interprets economic transformation but also informs institutional reform aligned with the tenets of socialism.
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Qiu Sainan has received multiple awards for academic excellence and research innovation. In 2024, she won the Xinghua Outstanding Paper Award, awarded to the top 5% of national submissions in political economy. She is also a recipient of the Renmin University Elite Scholar Fellowship (2023), one of the most competitive national fellowships for doctoral talent. Earlier in her academic journey, she earned the Outstanding Graduate Thesis Award from Jilin University in 2021, and her work was recognized at the Chinese Quantitative Economics Annual Conference in 2019, where she won the Best Paper Award (Second Prize). These honors reflect not only her deep theoretical insight but also her empirical strength in using quantitative methods to explore complex economic questions. Dr. Qiu’s consistent academic distinction and leadership within scholarly communities signify her emergence as a nationally recognized young economist.
Publications Top Notes
“Land Supply Strategies, Labor Mobility, and the Construction of Development Zones”
“Evolutionary Logic of SOE Layout Optimization in China”
“SOEs in Strategic Emerging Industries”
“The Functional Evolution of SOEs: Layout Shifts in China’s State-Owned Economy”
“Epochal Characteristics and Implementation Pathways of China’s State-Owned Economy”
“Measurement and Strategies for High-Quality Development in Northeast China”
“Land Finance Dependence and Urban Land Marketization in China”
Conclusion
Dr. Qiu Sainan’s scholarly trajectory exemplifies the caliber of a future-leading researcher in political economy. Her interdisciplinary acumen, rooted in Marxist theory and enhanced by empirical methodology, makes her a valuable contributor to China’s academic and policy circles. Through impactful publications, keynote addresses, and national research projects, she is helping shape economic thought aligned with the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Her contributions to understanding SOEs, land marketization, and reform strategies have earned her national recognition, including prestigious paper and fellowship awards. As a next-generation economist and educator, Dr. Qiu’s work bridges academic depth and societal relevance. She is a compelling candidate for any research excellence award, not only for her past achievements but also for her potential to drive critical insights into the economic pathways of modern China. Her profile embodies commitment, innovation, and intellectual rigor.