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Overview
For the summer of 2026, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) offers students the fantastic opportunity to experience living and studying in China. Through a unique collaboration between International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ China Studies Department, this summer school programme focuses on the dynamic business culture of China. Students will have the chance to obtain a unique insight into this fascinating country. The two-week programme is a great way to study a new topic, explore a new country and make new friends.
If you are looking for a thorough introduction to China in English at a world-renowned university, then there’s nothing better than this programme.
Course Introduction
China’s rapid economic growth and the increasing influence of China at the global level has led to the twenty-first century being described as the ‘Chinese century’. Now the world’s second largest economy, China has undergone significant economic and social changes in recent decades as a result of market-oriented reforms and globalisation. China’s impact on global affairs is growing, relating to issues such as geopolitics, artificial intelligence and digital technology, climate change, the energy crisis, and the challenges emerging from globalisation.
Understanding how and why this economic and societal transformation is happening and how this is accelerating innovative practices and technological advancement is key to understanding how this new business landscape operates. This includes the ability to identify opportunities that such disruption creates.
Doing Business in a Changing China is an opportunity to develop that understanding by studying at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), the largest international university in China, situated in Suzhou, a city that has been identified as the sixth fastest growing city in the world. The programme has been co-developed by our triple-accredited business school IBSS, and by the China Studies department, both famous for world-class research on China and its impact on global development.
Course Structure
Date: 29 June – 10 July 2026
Attendence: Onsite
Duration: Two weeks
School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) & China Studies
Six lectures by academic experts on topics related to China’s history, economy, business climate, technological developments, and social structure
Four introductory Chinese language classes
Two visits to major cities (Suzhou and Shanghai)
Three company visits
Calligraphy class
“Entrepreneurship Business Plan Project” with six interactive group sessions followed by a final “business plan” presentation
28 June 2026
Sunday 29 June
Monday 30 June
Tuesday 1 July
Wednesday 2 July
Thursday 3 July
Friday 4 July
Saturday
Airport pickup 9:30-12:00
Welcoming and Orientation
12:00
Welcome Lunch
13:30-15:00
Group project 1
Kick-off and Soft skills Training 10:00-12:00
Lecture 1
China: a Century of Change
13:00-15:00
Calligraphy Class
15:00-17:00
Chinese Class 1 9:00-19:00
Suzhou City Tour 10:00-12:00
Lecture 2
Consumerism & E-Commerce in Urban China
13:00-15:00
Group project 2
15:00-17:00
Chinese Class 2 9:00
Company Visit 1
14:00-16:00
Lecture 3
China’s Financial Markets 8:00 – 20:00
Shanghai City Tour
5 July
Sunday 6 July
Monday 7 July
Tuesday 8 July
Wednesday 9 July
Thursday 10 July
Friday 11July
Saturday
Free day 10:00-12:00
Lecture 4
China’s Economic Outlook
13:00-15:00
Group Project 3
15:00-17:00
Chinese Class 3 9:00 – 11:00
Trading Floor
12:00 – 17:30
Company Visit 2 10:00-12:00
Lecture 5
China’s Green Leap Forward: ESG and the Race for a Renewable Future
13:00-15:00
Group Project 4
15:00-17:00
Chinese Class 4 9:00 – 12:00
Company Visit 3
14:00 – 15:00
Group Project 5
15:00-17:00
Lecture 6
AI Developments and Applications in China 10:00 – 12:00
Group Project Presentation Preparation
13:00-16:00
Group project final： Business Plan Presentation
16:00-17:00
Graduation
18:00
Farewell Dinner Leaving
*Please note that the itinerary is subject to change.
Course Evaluation
Throughout the programme, students will work on a group project and study a topic relevant for doing business in changing China. The groups will receive coaching throughout the sessions, and will present their findings to a dedicated panel of professionals and academics. During the sessions, the summer school students will also receive coaching related to career development, presentation skills and career opportunities in China.
Reward
Students who successfully complete the course and group project will receive a Certificate issued by IBSS and China Studies and herewith have easy access to the future programmes or courses offered by XJTLU.
Why Join Us in Our Summer School?
Career coaching support
Real Chinese business issues
Unique insights in different industries
Immersion in Chinese language learning
Different cultural business contexts related to the Yangtze River Delta region of China