The sixth session of the Beijing Digital Economy at CUEB took place on 15 May in the Academic Report Hall of the Boxue Building. The keynote speaker was Wang Shouyang, an academician of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and distinguished researcher of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. And Wu Weixing, Deputy Party Secretary and President of CUEB presided over the event.

In his speech titled Cases of Innovative Research and Journal Publication in Economics and Management, Wang systematically analyzed the cross-disciplinary innovative research methods and the strategic value of academic journals with nine typical cases. He emphasized that identifying brand-new research topics is the foundation of world-class academic work. He urged researchers to engage in the real world to uncover meaningful research questions, rather than simply limiting themselves to existing literature. Professor Wang also highlighted that it is particularly important for researchers to pursue theoretical and methodological innovation, and to seek inspiration, theory and methodology by conducting pioneering research through cross-discipline integration. After the lecture, Wu thanked Wang for sparking inspiration among teachers and graduate students in terms of innovative research and publishing. Wu also expected more teachers and students to explore innovative research by applying what they have learned with new ideas and practices for more breakthroughs.

In the question-and-answer session, Wang replied to the concerned matters with humor and patience, such as the topic selection of thesis and selection of domestic and international journals for publication, giving precious suggestions for teachers and students in their research.

The event was attended by Yin Zhichao, Chen Yanbin, Li Kunpeng — members of the Standing Committee of the CUEB Party Committee and Vice Presidents — along with Li Ping, Administrative Deputy President of the Institute of Beijing Digital Economy Research, and Shen Shaobo, Deputy President of the Institute, as well as 300 faculty and student representatives.

Introduction to Wang Shouyang

Academician of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), the International Academy for Systems and Cybernetic Sciences (IASCYS), Outstanding Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Changjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor under the Ministry of Education’s Yangtze River Scholar Program, Recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, Director of the Forecasting Science Research Center, and Editor-in-Chief, Executive Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Board Member of 12 academic journals in Europe and the United States. His research in decision analysis, complex data modeling, supply chain management, financial innovation and risk management, economic analysis and forecasting, and energy-environmental economics and policy analysis has garnered high acclaim from international peers and significant attention from governmental decision-making bodies. He has published 47 academic monographs and over 480 papers in prestigious international journals such as Science and Nature. He has been honored with five major international awards, including the Scott Award, and recognized with titles such as “National Outstanding Science and Technology Worker.”