General

Xielin Liu

Professor, PhD Superviser

School of Economics and Management

E-mail:liuxielin@ucas.ac.cn

Address:Youth Apartment 7-317, No.80 Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District

Telephone and Fax:8610-82680673

Research Areas

Innovation Policy, Organizational R&D Capabilities

Industrial Organization and Reform in China

Management of Technology-based Enterprise

Education

PhD, Graduate School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, 1997-1994

​Master, Institute of History of Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Science , 1982-1985

Bachelor, Physics Department, Peking University, 1978-1982

Experience

Work Experience

  • 2006-present, Professor, School of Economics and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • 1996-2006, Researcher, National Research Center for Science and Technology for Development,The Ministry of Science and Technology of the People 's Republic of China
  • 1986-2006, School of Humanities, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University

 

Professional Experience

  • 2010.11-2010.12, Pacific Leadership Fellow in University of California, San Diego.

  • 2006.09-2006.12, Visiting Professor, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. 

  • 2005.01-2005.03, Visiting Professor, Institute of Innovation Research, Hitotsubashi University, Japan.

  • 2002.11-2003.01, Visiting Fellow of JSPS, Institute of Innovation Research, Hitotsubashi   University, Japan.

  • 1998.04-1998.08, Visiting Fellow, Centre for Research Policy, University   of Wollongong, Australia.

  • 1995.02-1995.08, Visiting Professor, Sloan School of Management, M.I.T.USA.

Publications

Papers

1.      Y Gao, Zhang Si*Corresponding Author, X. L.LIU. (2021) Too Much of a Good Thing: The Dual Effect of R&D Subsidy on Firms’ Exploratory Innovation. IEEE Transactions on engineering management. Doi: 10.1109/TEM.2021.3100340

2.      Y Gao, Zhang Si*Corresponding Author, X. L .LIU. (2021)The Effects of Public R&D Subsidized Loans on Firms' R&D Outputs: Evidence from China. Journal of Business Economics and Management. 22 (6) , pp.1655-1678

3.      Shuang Ge , Xielin Liu*.2021.The role of knowledge creation, absorption and acquisition in determining  ational competitive advantage,      Technovation. in press共同一作和通讯作者corresponding author        

4.      Yuchen Gaoa,Yimei Hu,Xielin Liu*,Huanren Zhang.     2021.Can public R&D subsidy facilitate firms? exploratory innovation? The heterogeneous effects between central and local subsidy programs,   RESEARCH POLICY.   2021, 50 (4):104221,Third,通讯作者    corresponding author            

5.      Anna TruninaXielin Liu*.2019.Network, Reputation, and VC Financing: SME in Zhongguancun and Silicon Valley,Chinese Management Studies.Vol.25(3):113-134.second, corresponding author

6.      Euy-Young Jung , Xielin Liu*.2019 The different effects of basic research in enterprises on economic growth: Income-level quantile analysis,      Science and Public Policy. 2019;46(4):570-588.second and corresponding author

7.      Yuchen Gao, Xielin Liu*, Xuemei Ma.2019. How do firms meet the challenge of technological change by redesigning innovation ecosystem,       International Journal of Technology Management, 2019, 80(3-4): 241-265.second and corresponding author

8.      Chen, C., Liu, X., Zhu, J.L., Binz, Ch., Gao, T.      2017.Internal or External Absorbing Capability-Which is Important for Innovation: Insights from Chinese High-Tech  Enterprises,   Transformations in Business & Economics,  Vol44(5):65–669.second 

9.      Shumin Qiu, Xielin Liu*, Taishan Gao. 2017.Do emerging countries prefer local knowledge or distant knowledge? Spillover effect of university collaborations on local firms. Research Policy,Vol (46) :1299-1311.second and corresponding author                        

10.   Xielin Liu, Schwaag Serger S, Tagscherer U, et al.      2017. Beyond catch-up—can a new innovation policy help China overcome the middle income trap?       Science and Public Policy      ,Vol 44(5), 656–669.

11.   Chen, Jian, Liu xielin* and Yimei Hu.2016.Establishing a CoPs-based innovation ecosystem to enhance competence – the case of CGN in China ,      International journal of technology management,Vol72(1/2/3):144-170.Second and corresponding author

12.   H JiaoJ ZhouT GaoX Liu.2016.The more interactions the better? The moderating effect of the interaction between local producers and users of knowledge on the relationship between R&D innovation,Technological Forecasting & Social Change,vol110(9):13-20 Fourth

13.   Zhang, G., Guan, J.C., Liu, X.L. 2014. The impact of small world on patent productivity in China,  Scientometrics(SCI)Vol98(2):945-960.Third

14.   Xielin LIU, Fengshang Wu et al. 2012.Diffusions of Mobile Telephony in China: Drivers andForecasts ,IEEET ransactionson Engineering Management.Vol59(2):299-309,First

15.   Liu Xielin, Cheng Peng .2011.Catching-up and basic research: a case study on high-speed rail ,       Journal of Chinese Economic and Business.07:349-367,First

16.   Liu Xielin, Cheng Peng.2011.How Has China’s Indigenous Innovation Strategy Transformed the Nation’s Innovation Systems?    Policy Studies First

17.   Liu Xielin, Dai Hongyi et al. 2011.Drivers of integrated environmental innovation and impact on company competitiveness: evidence from 18 Chinese firms ,  International Journal of Technology and Globalization     First

18.   Liu Xielin. 2010.China’s Catch-up and Innovation Model in IT industry, International Journal of Technology Management(SCI). 

19.   Liu Xielin, Tingting Zhi.2010. China is catching up in science and innovation: the experience of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Science and Public Policy,37(5):331-342

20.   Liu Xielin.2010. Can international acquisition be an effective way to boost innovation in developing countries?     Journal of Science and technology Policy in China.Vol1(2):116-134

21.   Liu Xielin, Wenlin Zhu et al.2009.Innovation diffusion, mobile telephony adoption in China,   International Journal of Innovation Management,Vol13(2): 245–271,First

22.   X GaoP. ZhangX. Liu. 2007. Competing with MNEs: developing manufacturing capabilities or innovation capabilities,Journal of Technology Transfer.32:87-107,Third

23.   Liu Xielin, Steven White.2001.Comparing innovation systems: A framework and application to China's transitional context.”Research Policy. 30(7):1091-1114,First

24.   Steven White, Xielin Liu,2001. Transition trajectories for market structure and firm strategy in China."Journal of Management Studies.38(1):103-124,       Second

25.   Liu Xielin, Steven White.2001.“An exploration into regional variation in innovative activity in China.International Journal of Technology Management(SCI) .21:114-129,First

26.   Steven White, Xielin Liu et al.2001“A survey of Chinese technology and innovation management literature, 1987-1997.”     International Journal of Technology Management.21:130-150,Second

27.   Steven White, Xielin Liu.1998. Organizational processes to meet new performance criteria:Chinese pharmaceutical firms in transition, Research Policy.27(4):369-383.Second

28.   Liu Xielin, Steven White.1997.“Foreign technology and domestic inputs’ relative contributions to innovation in Chinese manufacturing industries,”Technovation.vol17(3):119-125.First


Books

1.       Liu, Xielin, Xiao Wang and Yimei Hu , 2021. Catch-up and Radical Innovation in Chinese State-Owned Enterprise.      UK:Edward Elgar,  

2.       Liu, Xielin, Taishang Gao ,Xi Wang., 2018, 2017,Regional Innovation Index of China: 2017. Springer, Singapore.

3.       Liu, Xielin,Yubing He,Peng Cheng.,2018 Basic Research and Industrial Innovation in China..  Singapore: World Scientific and Zhejiang University Press.

4.       J. CassiolatoG ZucolotoD AbrolX Liu.2014., FDI and National Systems of Innovation: Lessons from the Experience of BRICS.      Routledge.

5.       Liu, Xielin ,David Strangway,2012., Environmental Innovation in China    .WIT Press.

6.       Liu, Xielin, Nannan Lundin,2007. Globalisation of the Biomedical Industry and the Biomedical Innovation System of China.Sweden: SNS Förlag

7.       Tim Turpin and Liu Xielin,2003. Innovation, Technology policy and regional development: evidence from China and Australia. Edward Elgar


Book Chapters

1.       Liu Xielin, 2009., National innovation system in developing countries, the Chinese innovation system in transitionin Bengt-Ake Lundvall, et al edits, Handbook of Innovation system and Developing countries. UK.Edward Elgar

2.       Liu, Xielin and Lundin, N.2009. “The National Innovation System of China in transition: From a plan-based towards market-driven”in G. Parayil and A. D’Costa(edits), The New Asian Innovation Dynamics: China and India in Perspective.     Hampshire:Palgrave Macmillan.

3.       Liu, Xielin and Jingbing Liu ,2009., Chapter Science and Technology and Innovation Policy in China, in Jose Eduardo and V. Vitorino edits, BRICS and Development Alternatives: Innovation system and policies. Anthem Press, London

4.       Liu, Xielin and Nannan Lundin,2008., Towards a market-based open system of innovation in China, in Reinhard Meckl and Mu Rongping edits: Technology and Innovation Management, Theories, methods and practices from Germany and.   Oldenbourg Wissenshaftsverlag

5.       Liu, Xielin , Jinhui An and Nannan Lundin. 2007. The role of the government and the academia-industry network in biopharmaceutical industry of China, in Elias G.Carayannis, D.Assimakopoulos and M. Kondo edits, Innovation and networks and Knowledge clusters, finding from US, Europe and Asia.     .MacmillanPress

6.       Liu, Xielin and  Erh-Cheng Hwa,2006. China’s High-tech Drive, , in Yun-peng Chu and Hal Hill edits, The East Asian High-Tech Drive.   Edward Elgar

7.       Liu, Xielin ,Steven White. 2002. “An innovation network in transition: Incentives and strategies in China’s pharmaceutical industry.” Chapter contributed to The Management of Enterprises in the People's Republic of China.Kluwer

Conferences

  1. Ongoing research on the best means to spur innovation through policy.   China-U.S Innovation Dialogue.   liuxielin   2016-02-16

  2. Innovation development of china related.   The 75th Academy of Management Annual Meeting.   xielin liu    2015-08-08

Prizes and Awards

  • Outstanding Contribution Award, China Science and Technology Policy Research Association, 2018
  • Cheng Siwei Excellent Scientific Research Achievement Award, 2016
  • Second Prize of Social Science Award, Ministry of Education, 2015
  • Outstanding Contribution Award, China Society of Technology and Economics, 2015 
  • Second Prize of Teaching Achievement, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2008
  • First Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, Ministry of Education, 2001
  • Second Prize of Teaching Achievement, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2008