Jan Knoerich

Jan Knoerich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Economy and Institutions at King's College London's Lau China Institute. His research focuses on China's political economy, international economic relations, and the global implications of Chinese outward foreign direct investment (OFDI). He has collaborated on projects analyzing SEZ replication in India and Africa, China's economic strategies, and RMB internationalization. Knoerich has contributed written evidence to UK parliamentary committees on China-related policy issues. His work spans over 40 publications since 2010, covering topics like FDI policy frameworks, China-Africa economic ties, and the role of financial centers in currency globalization. He has co-led research projects funded by the British Academy, exploring OFDI impacts in emerging economies and China's economic policies post-19th Party Congress.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his career has focused on political economy with a China specialization. Research interests include:

• China's international economic relations
• Foreign Direct Investment dynamics
• Special Economic Zones and development models
• Renminbi internationalization
• Global governance and the liberal international order

Recent research trends show a focus on China's economic influence in Africa and South Asia, the geopolitical dimensions of OFDI, and policy frameworks for sustainable development. His collaborative projects highlight interdisciplinary approaches to analyzing SEZ impacts and cross-border investment strategies.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided texts. His grant-funded projects include:

• "Importing export zones" (2021–2024): Investigated SEZ replication in India
• "Outward FDI and Development" (2018–2019): Analyzed impacts on home economies
• "Sustaining China's Growth" (2017–2019): Explored finance and innovation linkages

He has advised 7 graduate students, though specific names are not disclosed. His work is affiliated with King's Lau China Institute and has produced policy-oriented outputs like the "Zone Social Responsibility Toolbox" and reports on China's economic policies.