China Centre for International Economic Exchanges

What China Centre for International Economic Exchanges does

China Centre for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) is a Beijing-headquartered, government-affiliated policy research think tank founded in 2009 by former Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan. It conducts economic policy research and analysis, facilitates international economic exchange, and publishes working papers, expert commentary, and flagship annual reports including the China Development Report and Global Development Report (the latter co-produced with the State Council's Development Research Center since 2023). The organization hosts a recurring Monthly Economic Talk series (167 editions as of late 2023) and convenes bilateral dialogues with international partners such as the Brookings Institution and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou).

CCIEE's primary customer base is Chinese government agencies and policymakers at central and local levels, supplemented by international organizations and foreign think tanks engaging in cross-border economic dialogue. Its revenue model is built on government funding and local-government consulting projects under a professional services structure; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution occurs through direct government engagement, its public website, expert opinion placements in publications such as Economic Daily and 21st Century Business Herald, and a video content archive of past events.

In January 2024, CCIEE was transferred from oversight by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) as part of broader reforms to China's think tank system, with new leadership appointments confirmed by CASS President Gao Xiang. The restructuring followed scrutiny over CCIEE's funding model and consulting engagements, in which some retired officials returned compensation to address compliance issues. As a state-affiliated advisory body rather than a technology or commercial enterprise, CCIEE has no disclosed AI or proprietary technology capabilities, and no private investors or external funding rounds are reported.

Name

China Centre for International Economic Exchanges

Legal name

China Centre for International Economic Exchanges

Website

https://english.cciee.org.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CCIEE is a Beijing-based, government-affiliated economic policy think tank founded in 2009, serving Chinese government agencies, local governments, and international partners with policy research, annual reports, and bilateral economic dialogue.

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Product category

Economic Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), National Security and International Affairs (928), Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory (BPADAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research (BPAHALAF), Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN), Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Economic policy research
• Think tank advisory
• Macroeconomic strategy
• International economic exchange
• Policy consultation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government funding and consulting: As a government-affiliated think tank transferred to Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, CCIEE receives government funding and conducts consulting projects for local governments.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CCIEE conducts policy-oriented economic research and analysis covering macroeconomic reform, international trade, and China's external economic relations. It organizes high-level dialogue forums (such as the China Development High-Level Forum), publishes research reports, and convenes officials, scholars, and business leaders to discuss national and global economic strategy.

Product overview

China Centre for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) is a policy research think tank that operates as a research and publication platform rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include recurring economic discussion forums (Monthly Economic Talks), annual reports (China Development Report and Global Development Report), working papers on macroeconomic and international economic topics, expert opinion series, a video library of past events, and international cooperation and exchange programs. The organization serves as a bridge for economic policy dialogue between China and international institutions.

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Products and services

• Economic Policy Research and Analysis Policy-oriented research and analytical output on macroeconomic reform, international trade, and China's external economic relations, produced for Chinese government and institutional audiences.
• China Development High-Level Forum (and affiliated convening platforms) Annual high-level convening event bringing together senior Chinese officials, scholars, business leaders, and international participants to discuss national and global economic strategy.
• Policy Reports and Publications Published research reports, white papers, and policy briefs distributed to government and institutional stakeholders on economic strategy and reform.
• International Economic Exchange Programs Bilateral and multilateral exchange activities with foreign think tanks, governments, and international organizations on trade, investment, and macroeconomic cooperation.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brookings InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2021CCIEE and Brookings co-hosted Roundtable on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Relations online, facilitating high-level policy dialogue between the two countries.
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2021CCIEE Executive Vice Chairman Zhang Xiaoqiang met with Lionel M. Ni, President of HKUST(GZ), to discuss academic and research cooperation.
• China National Petroleum CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIEE Vice Chairman Zhang Dawei met with Zhang Hualin, Assistant General Manager of CNPC, to discuss energy policy cooperation.
• Cargill ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIEE Executive Vice Chairman Zhang Xiaoqiang met with Liu Jun, President of Cargill China, to discuss economic and trade cooperation.
• State Council's Development Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIEE collaborates with State Council's Development Research Center on annual publication of China Development Report and Global Development Report since 2023, with future collaboration planned with Southland Think Tank for Hainan Free Trade Port research.
• Southland Think TankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment Research Center announced future collaboration with Southland Think Tank to research high-quality development of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
• Great Wall Motors Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIEE Vice Chairman Wang Yiming conducted a fact-finding trip to Great Wall Motors, demonstrating engagement with Chinese automotive industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Brookings Institution: Brookings is a leading U.S. policy think tank that co-hosted the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Relations Roundtable with CCIEE. It is comparable on economic policy research, international convening, and government advisory functions, though primarily U.S.-focused.
• Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE): PIIE is a premier U.S. think tank focused on international economic policy, trade, and China-related economic analysis. Comparable to CCIEE on rigorous macroeconomic and trade research that informs both government and international institutional policy.

Direct peers

• Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies (RDCY): RDCY at Renmin University is a high-profile Chinese think tank focused on macroeconomic policy, finance, and international economic relations. Comparable to CCIEE on the domestic Chinese economic policy research mandate and academic-policy hybrid operating model.
• Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS): CASS is the national academic institution for social sciences and CCIEE's parent oversight body since January 2024. It is directly comparable as China's preeminent policy research institution with broad economic and international affairs research scope.
• China Institute of International Studies (CIIS): CIIS is China's leading foreign affairs think tank under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on international diplomatic and economic relations. It is comparable to CCIEE on the international dialogue and policy advisory function, particularly for cross-border economic cooperation.
• Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC): DRC is China's highest-level government think tank under the State Council, providing economic policy research directly to top leadership. It is CCIEE's closest peer given their co-publication of the China Development Report and Global Development Report and overlapping mandate on economic policy advice.
• National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) affiliated institutes: NDRC research affiliates such as the Academy of Macroeconomic Research share CCIEE's macroeconomic and industrial policy focus and previously were part of CCIEE's oversight chain. They are directly comparable on policy research mandate and government advisory role.
• Center for China and Globalization (CCG): CCG is an influential independent Chinese think tank focused on globalization, international economic exchange, and talent migration. It is comparable to CCIEE on the international policy dialogue function, though operating with more private-sector orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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