James Kung (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) discussed innovations in the production of research.

Yang Yao (Deputy Director of the China Center for Economic Research, Peking University) co-hosted the conference.

Sebastian Galiani (Washington University in St. Louis) spoke on specialization and the gains from trade in the production of research.

Participants discussed research perspectives and opportunities for collaboration over coffee.

The conference took place in Zhongguanyuan Global Village, Peking University.

Yang Yao greeted conference participants during the breaks.