Zhang Ming

Zhang Ming is a prominent figure associated with the Institute of Finance & Banking (IFB) under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), where he serves as a Senior Fellow and Deputy Director. His work primarily focuses on international finance and macroeconomic research, with particular interests in cross-border capital flows, global financial imbalances, and the internationalization of the Renminbi (RMB) .1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Fellow and Deputy Director at IFB, CASS (November 2020 - Present).
• Previous Roles:
  • Vice Mayor of Mianyang City, Sichuan Province (November 2021 - November 2022).
  • Chief Economist at Ping An Securities Co., Ltd. (March 2017 - February 2020).
  • Senior Fellow at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, CASS (July 2007 - October 2020).

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics: Beijing Normal University (1995 - 1999).
• Master's Degree in Economics: Beijing Normal University (1999 - 2002).
• Doctorate in Economics: Graduate School of CASS (2004 - 2007).

Research Interests

Zhang Ming has published extensively on topics such as:

• International finance
• Chinese macroeconomic policy
• RMB exchange rate dynamics

His academic contributions include several peer-reviewed papers and books, reflecting his deep engagement with economic issues both domestically and globally .1