Dr. Xudan Yang | Corporate Ethics | Women Researcher Award
Lecturer at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology | China
Dr. Xudan Yang is a dedicated academic and researcher currently serving as a Lecturer at the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Economics and has established herself as a promising scholar in the fields of digital economy, artificial intelligence, and world economy. Her research explores the intersection of technological innovation and global economic development, particularly focusing on the implications of AI adoption, international trade, and foreign direct investment on sustainable economic growth. Recognized for her academic excellence and innovative research contributions, she was selected for the Jiangsu Province High-level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Program, highlighting her growing influence within China’s academic and research community. Dr. Yang’s scholarly work has been published in several respected journals, covering a range of topics that link economic theory with contemporary global challenges. Her publications include studies on R&D-type foreign direct investment, the relationship between AI adoption and environmental, social, and governance performance, and the dynamics of trade competitiveness and complementarity across global economies. Through her research, she has provided valuable insights into China’s role in international trade, the peaceful evolution of its global economic position, and the broader implications of economic globalization. Her co-authored works with other prominent scholars further emphasize her interdisciplinary approach and commitment to advancing understanding in her field.
Profile : Scopus
Featured Publications :
Yang, X., Ji, S., & Zhou, X. (2015). International differences and influencing factors in the performance of R&D-type FDI. Soft Science, 29(8), 5–8.
Ge, Y., & Yang, X. (2025). AI adoption and ESG performance: Evidence from China. International Review of Economics & Finance, 104, 104659.
Chen, J., & Yang, X. (2019). China’s peaceful rise and the China–U.S. trade war. Journal of South China Normal University (Social Sciences Edition), (2), 71–78, 192.
Chen, J., Yang, X., & Ji, S. (2019). Economic scale, economic structure and their spatial coordination: From the perspective of enhancing foreign R&D embedding. International Trade Issues, (2), 1–14.
Chen, J., & Yang, X. (2019). Trade competitiveness, complementarity and trade potential: Analysis based on statistics of Belt and Road countries and the U.S.–Canada–Mexico. Journal of Wuhan University (Philosophy and Social Sciences), 72(6), 99–115.