Join us for the inaugural CEPR-Tsinghua Conference

23–24 October 2026 · Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, Jianhua Building, Beijing

Please register by 15 October 2026

Global imbalances — persistent current account surpluses and deficits among major economies — have returned to the forefront of the international policy agenda. China’s large and widening current account surplus, the United States’ structural deficit, and the role of the dollar as the dominant reserve currency all pose fundamental challenges for the international monetary system.

We are pleased to invite you to the conference themed with Global Imbalances: Origins, Consequences, and Policy, scheduled to take place from 23 to 24 October 2026 in Beijing, China.

Co-organised by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM), this conference brings together leading academic economists and senior policymakers to take stock of the theoretical and empirical understanding of global imbalances and to assess their policy implications.

The conference has two components. The policy forum on 23 October is designed for high-level dialogue between researchers and officials from Chinese ministries, the People’s Bank of China, and international institutions. The academic conference on 24 October features invited research presentations followed by discussion, covering both theoretical mechanisms and empirical evidence.

Your participation will enrich the discussions, and we believe it will be an excellent opportunity for you to network with fellow professionals.

Programme at a glance

Theme: Global Imbalances: Origins, Consequences, and Policy
Date: 23 to 24 October 2026
Venue: Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management, Jianhua Building, 30 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100084, China
Language: Interpretation provided on day one only
Friday, 23 October: High-Level Policy Forum: Global Imbalances and the International Monetary System
Saturday, 24 October: Academic Conference: Theory and Evidence on Global Imbalances

*Details on registration and transport arrangements, will follow.

Visa and travel documentation

If you require an official Letter of Invitation for your visa application, please indicate this when you register. Visa processing for travel to China can take several weeks, so please confirm this need as early as possible.

Please allow up to 5 business days for our team to process and issue your official invitation letter.

Getting to Tsinghua University

Access to the venue is strictly by registered namelist for security reasons, so please ensure your registration details match your travel documents. Entry is through the University's South Gate. Delegates are advised to carry their passport and/or an identification document.

We recommend all delegates take the shuttle bus as parking and campus access are limited. A scheduled service will run between the designated hotel and Tsinghua University. Departure times and additional details will be shared closer to the conference.

We very much hope to see you in Beijing.

Warm regards,

Professor BAI Chong-En
Dean, School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University

Tessa Ogden
Chief Executive Officer
Centre for Economic Policy Research

Registration

23–24 October 2026 · Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, Jianhua Building, Beijing

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**Tsinghua SEM and CEPR reserve the right to approve or decline requests based on capacity constraints for both days.

Terms, Privacy and Consent

Participants are responsible to have accident insurance and hospital medical insurance for their stay in China.
The Event [CEPR-Tsinghua Conference] is organised by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Tsinghua University. The Event will take place on 23 October to 24 October 2026 in Beijing, China. In the event of any postponement or cancellation of the Event, CEPR will notify you as soon as practicable.
Attendance at the Event is subject to confirmation by CEPR. CEPR reserves the right to refuse or withdraw admission to the Event at its discretion.
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Join us for the inaugural CEPR-Tsinghua Conference

Programme at a glance

Visa and travel documentation

Getting to Tsinghua University

Registration

CEPR-Tsinghua Conference T&C