Wei Li

Dr. Wei Li is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School, where she co-leads research initiatives on China-Australia economic relations and serves as Program Director for the Master of International Business. Her work bridges academic rigor with industry impact through partnerships with KPMG and the China Studies Centre.

• Education: BA (Renmin University), MSc (London School of Economics), PhD (Macquarie University)
• Research Focus: Globalization of Chinese enterprises, RMB internationalization, renewable energy in Asia-Pacific, and diaspora entrepreneurship
• Leadership: Inaugural Program Director for the Executive Global Unicorn Program with Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

Her research analyzes how Chinese firms navigate regulatory environments in advanced economies, build cross-border legitimacy, and adapt to structural shifts like carbon neutrality policies and geopolitical tensions. Recent work explores employability challenges for international students and digital payment trends in Asia-Pacific.

Articles reveal a focus on CSR strategies in conflicting institutional contexts, renewable energy economics, and investment pattern analysis across 15 most recent publications. She has received grants from KPMG and industry partners for research on China-Australia business ecosystems.

Dr. Li actively engages in experiential learning through SDG-focused practicum courses and teaches units like MIBS6005 International Business Capstone. She supervises research students on topics including SME informality in emerging markets.