On December 12, 2024, the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences announced the approval list of the 2024 Major Projects of the National Social Science Fund. Professor LIU Linqing, as the chief expert, was granted the project titled "Research on the Evaluation and Enhancement Strategies of China's Digital Industry International Competitiveness" (Approval No.: 24&ZD076). This marks his second approval for a National Social Science Fund Major Project, following his 2015 project "Global Production Networks, Intellectual Property Protection, and the Enhancement of China’s Foreign Trade Competitiveness".

The project aims to innovate theoretically by constructing a multi-data, multi-method, and multi-dimensional evaluation system to systematically assess China's digital industry international competitiveness. It will identify opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses, and propose strategic objectives, implementation pathways, spatial layouts, and key measures for upgrading China's digital industrial clusters.

Professor Liu’s team has long focused on industrial international competitiveness, securing 7 projects under the National Social Science Fund, National Natural Science Fund, and Ministry of Education. Since 2020, with support from WHU Keli Digital Management Research Center and WHU China Entrepreneurs Research Center, the team has shifted its focus to digital economy and management, researching topics such as digital industry competitiveness, digital clusters, digital infrastructure, and corporate digital transformation strategies.

Principal Investigator Profile

LIU Linqing is a Full Professor (Level 3) at Wuhan University, doctoral supervisor in Business Management and Industrial Economics. His research spans strategic management, innovation & entrepreneurship, and management education theory.

Current Roles:

• Vice Dean, WHU School of Economics and Management

• Executive Director, WHU China Entrepreneurs Research Center

• Director, WHU Keli Digital Management Research Center

• Program Director, WHU Ziqiang Entrepreneurship Class

Notable Achievements:

• Led multiple national projects, including NSFC General Program and Major Projects of NSSFC.

• Won 1st/2nd Prizes in National Commerce Development Research Awards (ministerial-level).

• Co-authored works included in the "National Achievements Library of Philosophy and Social Sciences".

• Mentored students to win gold/silver medals in China Postgraduate Business Innovation Competitions, "Internet+", and "Challenge Cup" entrepreneurship contests.