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Revisit the top ten most-read features of this year.

As we bid farewell to 2025, today we look back on the stories that captured the spirit of CEIBS this year. From thought-provoking faculty insights to inspiring interviews with students and alumni, along with highlights from key events and programmes, these pieces showcase the "China Depth, Global Breadth" that define our community. Join us in revisiting the top 10 most-read features of 2025 and reliving the moments that shaped an exceptional year.

CEIBS MBA ranked #1 in Asia for ninth consecutive year

In the Financial Times' 2025 global ranking of MBA programmes, CEIBS was once again named #1 in Asia, marking nine consecutive years as the highest ranked programme in the region on the internationally authoritative list. The programme was ranked #12 globally. More here.

Should China retaliate in this trade war?

The US-China trade war reached new heights in April 2025, with the US imposing an overwhelming 145% tariff on Chinese goods, and China responding with reciprocal tariffs of 125%. CEIBS Essilor Chair Professor in Accounting Dingbo Xu shared his analysis and perspective on how should China should retaliate. Read more.

China's economy in 2025: Can bold policies drive a turnaround?

Following China's GDP growth rate of around 5% in 2024, the country faced significant headwinds in 2025. At the beginning of the year, CEIBS Professor of Economics and Santander Chair in Economics Zhu Tian, now CEIBS Vice President and Co-Dean, provided an in-depth analysis of China's economic outlook for the year ahead, offering insights into the challenges it faced and the types of policies needed to support a meaningful turnaround. Read more.

CEIBS launches Global MiM programme in collaboration with ESCP

In May, CEIBS launched the Global Master in Management (Global MiM) CEIBS (Switzerland) – ESCP Double Degree Programme, a dynamic new addition to its programme portfolio.

Delivered jointly by CEIBS and ESCP - two of the world's top-ranked business schools - and spanning the four global business hubs of Shanghai, Paris, London, and Zurich, this new programme offers students a transformative experience designed to foster a new generation of global business leaders. More here.

Lessons in life & leadership from GEMBA alum Andreas Hornfischer

In a candid conversation with CEIBS CAIC Unscripted podcast host and CEIBS MBA 2009 alum Jeffery Pi, CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) 2020 alumnus Andreas Hornfischer shares his personal health journey from baking a "super bread" with 208 ingredients to learning valuable leadership lessons. Read here.

Trump tariffs 2.0: How should China respond?

As US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on selected Chinese imports in 2025, one key question was how China should respond to America's forceful and increasingly erratic trade policy. CEIBS Professor of Management Hao Zhao analysed Trump's possible goals, what the tariffs meant for China, and what options Chinese policymakers had in shaping their response. Read here.

Building a global tech career with OPPO

From forestry to tech, CEIBS MBA Programme 2019 alum Daniel D. has navigated industries across continents. Now leading OPPO's global community growth, he recently spearheaded a high-profile product launch in Bali. We spoke with Daniel about his career pivot, post-MBA journey, and future vision. Read here.

CEIBS Prof. Mai Ke named amongst P&Q's 40 Under 40 Professors

In May, CEIBS Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour Mai Ke (Michael) was named amongst Poets & Quants' 40 Under 40 MBA Professors for 2025.

The award is presented each year to honour exceptional young faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching, impactful research, and significant contributions to the field of business education around the world. More here.

CEIBS Faculty Predictions 2025

From new technological developments to geopolitical upheaval and uncertain economic prospects, 2025 promised to be a year of change. To gauge where the world might be heading, we asked some of our faculty members at the beginning of the year to offer their predictions for the year ahead. To see how their predictions panned out, read more.

CEIBS GEMBA ranked in top 2 globally for sixth consecutive year

The CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) programme was ranked #2 in the world in the Financial Times 2025 Executive MBA Ranking, marking its sixth consecutive year among the global top two and its fourth consecutive year as the world's highest-ranked stand-alone EMBA programme. Read here.