Instructor: Feilian Xia; South China University of Technology (SCUT), Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech).
This course delves into the intersection of industrial policy and entrepreneurial financing in China, with a special focus on governmental venture capital as a strategic tool deployed by public authorities to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. It investigates the historical development and modern implementation of China’s industrial policies, the pivotal role of state-backed venture capital in advancing high-tech industries, and the complex dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems within this rapidly emerging economy. Through a combination of case studies, policy analysis, and comparative frameworks, students will critically evaluate the achievements, challenges, and global ramifications of China’s approach to industrial and entrepreneurial development. The course is designed to provide students with a robust knowledge base necessary to understand government-led innovation strategies and their transformative impact on economic growth.
Dr. Feilian Xia is an Assistant Professor of Financial Management at South China University of Technology. He earned his PhD from Southern University of Science and Technology in China and has also been a visiting PhD student at Université catholique de Louvain. His research interests encompass entrepreneurial finance, financial technology, government venture capital, and digital crowdfunding. His work has been published in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, The British Accounting Review, and International Review of Financial Analysis. Additionally, he serves as an anonymous reviewer for several journals, including International Review of Financial Analysis, The British Accounting Review, and Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance.