Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) held its 2025 Advisory Board Meeting on October 17. It was the board's 26th annual meeting since its establishment. A total of 23 board members attended the meeting.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with representatives of the advisory board of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with representatives of the advisory board of Tsinghua SEM in Beijing on Thursday.
He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China is deepening the building of a unified national market and firmly promoting high-standard opening up to achieve stable economic growth, noting that the country is willing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with countries worldwide to share opportunities for high-quality development and realize mutual gains.
He also expressed hope that the advisors will continue to play a bridging role and actively support China's economic development as well as international exchanges and cooperation.
The representatives, including Tim Cook, Apple CEO and chair of the advisory board, expressed strong confidence in China's development prospects and a commitment to further engage in the Chinese market and expand investment and cooperation in China.
Wang Qishan, China’s former vice president and the honorary chairman of the advisory board, met with the representatives and hosted a banquet at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on the evening of October 16.
Three specially-invited experts including Zhou Xiaochuan, vice chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and former governor of the People's Bank of China; Lou Jiwei, standing committee member of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC and former finance minister; Guo Shuqing, a member of the 14th Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and vice chair of NPC Financial and Economic Affairs Committee; Xu Shouben, deputy secretary-general of the State Council; Ren Youqun, vice education minister; Li Luming, president of Tsinghua University and vice chairman of Tsinghua SEM’s Advisory Board, along with directors from related bureaus and departments under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education attended the activity.
Tsinghua SEM holds its 2025 Advisory Board Meeting
The Advisory Board meeting was chaired by Tim Cook. He welcomed the new honorary board member, four new members and thanked all board members, including three departed members for their contributions and support.
In his speech, Li Luming first conveyed the heartfelt greetings and gratitude from Zhu Rongji, the first Dean of Tsinghua SEM and the Founding Honorary Chairman of the advisory board, to all members and specially-invited experts for their kind assistance. On behalf of the University, he also thanked the committee members for their long-term care and support. He introduced the University’s implementation of its Global Strategy and the integration of AI into education to better support students. He stated that the University would remain committed to high-level opening-up and resolutely strive to becoming a leading world-class university. He also expressed the expectation of working together with all committee members to contribute to the high-quality development of higher education.
Bai Chong-En reported to the advisory board on the progress of the school's work over the past year, including opportunities, challenges, reflections and methods. The advisory board members engaged in discussion and idea exchange afterwards.
Tsinghua SEM Advisory Board members pose for a group photo.
A new session titled “Discussions on the Chinese Economy” was introduced at the meeting. A specially-invited guest Yang Weimin, member of the Standing Committee of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC and vice minister in the former Office of the Central Leading Group on Financial and Economic Affairs, delivered a keynote speech on the structural features of China’s current economic performance and the key tasks outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan. Bai Chong-En chaired a roundtable discussion. Guo Shuqing, Yi Gang, chair of China Society for Finance and Banking and former governor of the People's Bank of China and Yang Weimin exchanged views on the current economic situation and prospects, and interacted with board members.
Six board members gave lectures in the Tsinghua SEM classrooms and interacted with faculty and students during the meeting.
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Attendees included Qian Yingyi, vice chairman of the advisory board of Tsinghua SEM, distinguished professor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Tsinghua University and fourth dean of Tsinghua SEM; The Lord Browne of Madingley, chairman of BeyondNetZero and former group chief executive of bp p.l.c.; Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons; Raymond T. Dalio, founder, CIO mentor, and member of the Bridgewater Board, Bridgewater Associates, LP; Elliott Hill, President & CEO of NIKE, Inc.; Erika H. James, dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; Ola K?llenius, chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Richard Li, founder and chairman of Pacific Century Group; Robin Li, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Baidu, Inc.; Pony Ma, core founder, chairman of the Board and CEO of Tencent; ?scar García Maceiras, CEO of Inditex Group; Sir Andrew Mackenzie, chair of the board of Shell plc; Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Inc.; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, managing director and group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company; Dilhan Pillay SANDRASEGARA, executive director and CEO of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited and Temasek International Pte. Ltd; Stephen A. Schwarzman, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Blackstone; Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company; John L. Thornton, chairman of Redbird Capital Partners and co-chair of the board of Asia Society; Marjorie Yang, chairman of Esquel Group; Zhao Chunjun, the second dean of Tsinghua SEM; Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG; Lou Jiwei, Yi Gang, Zhu Yunlai, former president and CEO of China International Capital Corporation (CICC); Yang Bin, vice chairperson of Tsinghua University Council and Xue Jian, secretary of the CPC Tsinghua SEM Committee.
The advisory board of the Tsinghua SEM was founded in October 2000. Comprised of global business executives, business school deans and renowned scholars, the board aims to help make Tsinghua SEM a world-class school in terms of economics and management by improving its teaching and research capabilities.
Source: Xinhuanet and Tsinghua SEM
Editors: Li Han, John Paul Grima, Ren Zhongxi
