David Daokui Li

David Daokui Li

Keynote Speaker: Chinese Economist & Professor at Tsinghua University; Director of Center for China in the World Economy; Author of "China's Economic Development Strategy"

David Daokui Li Biography

David Daokui Li is a leading economist in China, holding the Mansfield Freeman Professorship of Economics and serving as director of the Center for China in the World Economy at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. Li teaches courses on economic transition, corporate finance, international economics, and China's economy. He earned a doctorate in economics from Harvard University and a bachelor of science from Tsinghua University as part of the first cohort of graduates from the School of Economics and Management.

Li's academic career includes faculty positions at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Michigan. He served as a National Fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and was appointed founding dean of the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University. Li is co-president of the Society for the Analysis of Government and Economics alongside Eric S. Maskin, Nobel Laureate in Economics. He has also served as editor for Journal of Comparative Economics and Economics Bulletin.

In addition to his academic work, Li has contributed to economic policy in China, serving on the Monetary Policy Committee of China's central bank and as an external advisor to the International Monetary Fund. He has held the role of chief economist at the New Development Bank and is a member of the Global Agenda Councils and a rapporteur for the International Financial Institutions Reform Cluster of the Global Redesign Initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Li's research addresses topics such as local government debt, monetary policy, and China's economic development strategy. His work has appeared in academic journals including American Economic Review, European Economic Review, Rand Journal of Economics, Journal of Finance, and Review of Financial Studies. He has also published books such as "Emergence of China during the Global Financial Crisis," "China's Economic Development Strategy," and "China's World View." His analysis is frequently cited in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and financial media worldwide. Li appears regularly on television outlets such as CNBC and Bloomberg, providing insights on China's monetary policy, structural reforms, and global economic positioning.

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David Daokui Li Speaking Topics

In his presentations, he addresses such critical questions as:

  • Is China changing the rules of the global markets?
  • What lessons can the West learn from China's economic growth?
  • What are the geopolitical implications of China's demand for resources?
  • Is the Chinese RMB taking over the US Dollar?

David Daokui Li Videos

Aspen Ideas Festival 2024: U.S. and China: Edging Toward the Brink?
Is China’s Economy Stumbling In The Dark? | David Daokui Li
Tsinghua University's Professor David Daokui Li - YouTube

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David Daokui Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Asian & Pacific Heritage, Economy, Professors, Finance, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, World Affairs and Government.

Where does David Daokui Li travel from?

David Daokui Li generally travels from Beijing, China and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Daokui Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Asian & Pacific Heritage, Economy and Professors. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Daokui Li for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Daokui Li generally travels from Beijing, China and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Stiglitz, Francis Fukuyama and Josep Colomer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Daokui Li for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2026.

David Daokui Li Speaking Topics

  • In his presentations, he addresses such critical questions as:

    • Is China changing the rules of the global markets?
    • What lessons can the West learn from China's economic growth?
    • What are the geopolitical implications of China's demand for resources?
    • Is the Chinese RMB taking over the US Dollar?

David Daokui Li Videos

Aspen Ideas Festival 2024: U.S. and China: Edging Toward the Brink?
Is China’s Economy Stumbling In The Dark? | David Daokui Li
Tsinghua University's Professor David Daokui Li - YouTube
David Daokui Li speaking about the Chinese economy and ...

David Daokui Li News

  • How do I book David Daokui Li to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Daokui Li for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Daokui Li, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Daokui Li or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Daokui Li for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Daokui Li, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Daokui Li, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Daokui Li speak about?

    David Daokui Li is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Asian & Pacific Heritage, Economy, Professors, Finance, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, World Affairs and Government.
  • Where does David Daokui Li travel from?

    David Daokui Li generally travels from Beijing, China and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Daokui Li?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Daokui Li for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Daokui Li for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Daokui Li or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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