Keyu Jin

Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, Author of ‘The New China Playbook’, Expert in International Macroeconomics & the Chinese Economy & TED Speaker

Keyu Jin’s Biography:

Keyu Jin is a leading global authority on international macroeconomics and the Chinese economy, widely recognised for her ability to decode one of the world’s most complex and influential markets. Keyu is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and the bestselling author of ‘The New China Playbook’. She is in high demand as a speaker because she combines academic rigour with real-world insight, offering clear, strategic perspectives on geopolitics, global markets and China’s role in the world economy to policymakers, business leaders and international audiences.

Keyu has been a professor at the London School of Economics since 2009, where she teaches and researches international macroeconomics while shaping future generations of economists. Alongside her core academic role, she has held visiting professorships at Yale University and the University of California, Berkeley. Her career also bridges academia and practice, having worked with institutions including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the China Banking Regulatory Committee. These roles have positioned her at the intersection of theory, policy and global finance.

In addition to her academic work, Keyu is the author of ‘The New China Playbook’, a myth-busting analysis of China’s economic model that has attracted international acclaim. Her commentary regularly features in leading publications such as The Financial Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian and Fortune. She is also a familiar media presence, appearing on CNN, Bloomberg and other major broadcasters to provide timely analysis of global economic developments.

Beyond research and media, Keyu holds influential board positions at Richemont, Credit Suisse and Ainovation, and is an academic member of the China Finance 40 Group. Through these roles, she continues to shape global conversations on innovation, finance and China’s evolving economic strategy.

Why Hire Keyu Jin?

Keyu is hired as a speaker for her rare ability to explain complex global economic dynamics with clarity, balance and authority. Her TED, ‘What the World Can Learn from China’s Innovation Playbook’, and TEDx talk, ‘Meeting Future Leaders of China’, on China’s innovation model and future leadership have reached international audiences, reinforcing her reputation as a compelling communicator. She offers decision-makers nuanced, non-ideological insight into China, geopolitics and global markets, making her an invaluable voice for organisations navigating uncertainty and long-term strategic risk.

Keyu Jin’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Keyu Jin’s inspirational career in international relations and the Chinese economy:

• 2025 – Work featured in The Financial Times
• 2024 – Spoke at the Westminster Town Hall Forum
• 2023 – Delivered the TED talk ‘What the World Can Learn from China’s Innovation Playbook’
• 2023 – Published, ‘The New China Playbook’
• 2015 – Visiting Professor, UC Berkley
• 2012 – Visiting Professor, Yale University
• 2009 – Lecturer, LSE