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Think Tanks in China
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Think Tanks sector based in China. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States. TCB.org. Recent Awards & Recognition: 2025 Best Places to Work in NYC-Crain's 2025 Best Company Culture, Compensation, Work-Life Balance, Career Growth, Leadership-Comparably
201 to 500 staff
China Energy Storage Alliance
CNESA is China's first and biggest NGO focusing on energy storage development. Until 2024, we have over 800 members covering full chain incl. producers of materials, BMS, battery and PCS, grid and users, as well as service, finance and consulting firms. Main work includes, industry research, policy making influence, organization standard making, event hosting and international communications. Our mission is to promote the development of a healthy and sustainable energy storage industry, through supporting of industry policy making, promoting applications and commercialization, R&D efforts, tech standards and networking event.
11 to 50 staff
China Thinkers Bureau
China Thinkers Bureau connects the world's leading minds to China's vast speaking events market, helping Chinese professional and academic audiences at conferences, seminars and similar engagements benefit from global perspectives and insight. Founded by media and think-tank veterans, China Thinkers Bureau is the only world-class thinker agency in China representing the world's greatest minds. We brand and bring to China world's eminent thinkers. 2016 along, CTB supported 100+ events that brought 40+ world-renowned Nobel laureates, former nation leaders and others to speak in China.
11 to 50 staff
Esky Sourcing Co.,ltd
ESKYSourcing is a trusted global sourcing and IT procurement partner helping businesses reduce costs, simplify supply chains, and scale efficiently. We specialize in enterprise IT hardware from leading brands including HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Huawei, and Cisco, alongside customized sourcing solutions across multiple product categories. Backed by 10+ years of sourcing experience, extensive factory networks, and a warehouse for quality inspection, repacking, and consolidation, we provide end-to-end support from supplier selection to final delivery. Our Services: • IT Hardware Procurement • Global Sourcing Solutions • OEM & Private Label Development • Quality Inspection • Repacking & Fulfillment • International Logistics Serving distributors, resellers, system integrators, retailers, and growing brands worldwide. Source Smarter. Scale Faster.
11 to 50 staff
China Development Institute
China Development Institute (CDI), a think tank based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, was founded in 1989 with the approval of the State Council to promote China's reform and opening-up, and to expand international academic exchange and cooperation. The mission set by its founders is to conduct high-quality and independent research to provide innovative insight and practical recommendations for business and public policy leaders. Since it was established, CDI has been committing to the exploration of a new route for Chinese research and consultation organizations through reform and institutional innovation that fits China's actual conditions. CDI has grown to become one of the leading think tanks in China for its problem-solving research and consulting service. CDI gathers together 100 full-time staff and with a network of affiliated scholars and experts. Mr. Xiang Huaicheng, Former Minister, Ministry of Finance, is the Chairman and Prof. Fan Gang, a noted economist in China, is the president.
51 to 200 staff
Shanghairanking
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy is a fully independent organization dedicating to research on higher education intelligence and consultation. It has been the official publisher of the Academic Ranking of World Universities since 2009. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis. Since 2009 the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has been published and copyrighted by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
51 to 200 staff
Greepi International Tourism & Consulting Group
Pi, infinite loop. Infinite wisdom, Infinite innovation. Greepi International is a leading tourism consulting group,formed by Beijing Greepi Tourism & Culture Consulting Group, Shenzhen Greepark Theme Design Agency and Australia Greepi International Tourism Consulting PTY LTD. Based upon China mainland and Australia, Greepi International integrates global resources, offers tourism and culture development consulting services for Asia and Oceania areas, it is the pioneer of internationalization among tourism consulting companies in China. Our services focus on tourism development planning, tourism real-estate planning and design, tourism destination development & operation planning, tourism architecture & landscape design,tourism branding and marketing,online to offline tourism education and training and organizing of international tourism conferences and exhibitions. With 20 years developing, Greepi has becoming an international tourism consulting group with branches in ChinaBeijing,Shenzhen,Chengduand Melbourne,provided services to varies of local governments & enterprises successfully.We attribute our success to our commit to “Innovations for Practical Solutions”. In recent years, based on the rich experiences of Beijing Greepi and Shenzhen Greepark, Greepi International successfully introduced tourism investors to Southeast Asia countries, and by cooperating with international tourism consulting experts,now Greepi international is engaged into tourism planning in Southeast of Asia. As one of the members of PATA,Greepi international held several international tourism forum and conferences and is cooperating with other excellent international tourism consulting companies in Australia, USA, Europe, offer tourism marketing and branding consulting for destinations worldwide.
51 to 200 staff
Carec Institute
The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting economic cooperation in Central Asia and along the Silk Road through knowledge generation and sharing. The Institute is headquartered in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The CAREC Institute is jointly shared, owned, and governed by eleven member countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the PRC, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is a knowledge support arm of the CAREC Program which is a proactive facilitator of practical, results-based regional projects, and policy initiatives critical to sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity in the region, guided by the overarching vision of “Good Neighbors, Good Partners, and Good Prospects.”
11 to 50 staff
Center For China And Globalization
The Center for China and GlobalizationCCGis a leading non-governmental think tank in China. Founded in 2008 in Beijing by Henry Huiyao Wang, it advises Chinese authorities on foreign policy, trade, communications, talent, and other areas while advocating further opening-up, private entrepreneurship, and pragmatic cooperation with the international community. Serving as a bridge between China and the world, CCG convenes foreign ministers, scholars, journalists, and business leaders, and is a key point of contact for visiting diplomats and analysts. Internationally, it is one of China’s most active think tanks.
51 to 200 staff
Hairusalem Technology
Boutique branding agency found in Hainan with Israeli background and currently based in Shanghai, with years of experience in Localization Strategy & Branding in China Market.
11 to 50 staff
Luohan Academy
Luohan Academy was founded in Hangzhou China on June 26th, 2018. It is an open research institute initiated by the Alibaba Group and launched by world-renowned social scientists, which consist of the academy’s academic committee, including six Nobel Price laureates in economics. Luohan Academy will dedicate itself to collaborating with world-class social scientists and practitioners to collectively explore and shape the consensus regarding how to embrace the social and economic transformations brought by digital technology. The purpose of Luohan Academy is to serve the society at large, addressing the most important global challenges as well as having an eye for the humanity’s long-term future.
11 to 50 staff
Dunhuang Academy
The Dunhuang Academy is the research institute responsible for overseeing the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Dunhuang in Gansu, China.
501 to 1000 staff
Massthinker
Vision of MassThinker**: To establish a global ecological collaboration platform that empowers innovative thinkers. MassThinker, a subsidiary of Shanghai Moma Design Group, stands as one of the few product innovation consulting firms in China equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology development capabilities. Established on January 28, 2013, the company is headquartered in Shanghai, with offices in Beijing and Shenzhen and a branch in Hong Kong. As a council member of the Shanghai Industrial Design Association, MassThinker hosts the Shanghai Interaction Design Professional Committee. Furthermore, MassThinker is a long-term collaborative entity of the China-UK Artificial Intelligence Association. In 2024, MassThinker has been designated to host the **Consumer Innovation Trends Forum** at the 12th China User Experience Conference. The innovative practices of MassThinker’s Trend Insights Institute were recognized with the **Best Case Award** at the 2023 China User Experience Awards. Additionally, TranSurvey, an international accessibility communication tool developed by MassThinker, received the **2024 China User Experience Innovation Case Award**. The scope of MassThinker's services includes global foresight trend insights, market user research, ecological innovation strategy consulting, user experience innovation strategy and design, smart hardware demonstration development, and large language model application technology development. Our clientele encompasses leading companies such as Midea, Haier, Huawei, Honor, Changhong, ZTE, Vanke, Poly Real Estate, Greentown Real Estate, Yuexiu Real Estate, SAIC Motor, Geely, BYD, Ford China, Changan Ford, Volvo, Samsung, Intel, Philips, Johnson & Johnson, Zeiss, Alcatel, McKinsey, Shanghai UnionPay, China Telecom, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, CITIC Bank, Minsheng Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, among others.
51 to 200 staff
Taihe Institute
Taihe Institute (TI) is an independent, non-profit organization based in Beijing. Established in 2013, our mission is to provide informed analysis and opinion by way of in-depth research and be a main source of new ideas to help interested people better understand China and the rest of the world. To accomplish this mission, Taihe Institute gathers leading thinkers, intellectuals, policy and decision-makers and practitioners and encourages them to seek common values and solutions to the problems facing the global society and mankind. We aim to broaden the parameters of mutual understanding and bilateral and multilateral cooperation for better and harmonious inter-state and multi-actor relations. We undertake research into trends affecting global affairs and the international perception of China. Through in-depth analysis and expert insights, we have become a primary source of ideas and intellectual support in the creation of stronger universal ties. We focus our research on five areas: international relations, economics and finance, science and technology, education and culture, and ethnicity and religion. As a stakeholder in managing the increasingly complex and challenging international environment, we actively collaborate with like-minded agencies and institutions. We publish our research and proposals through media partners and our internal programs, including a regular digital journal in English, the TI Observer. Major findings are published in the form of the TI Library. Taihe Institute opens its arms and offers its resources to all parties who share a vision of collective universal cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
51 to 200 staff
Indian Association China
Indian Association (IA) Shanghai is founded under the auspices and patronage of the Consulate General of India, Shanghai. IA was established in 1997 with the goal to create a platform where ideas are exchanged, events are organized, charity work carried out and seminars being conducted for and by the Indian community residing in Shanghai. IA has a robust framework, a transparent way of working, an inclusive approach and a voluntary mode of functioning. Our yearly cultural, sports and charity events have evolved into being calendar events on the Shanghai social scene - not just for the Indian community, but for the community at large. To know more, check out: or visit Indian Association WeChat Channel.
11 to 50 staff
Smart City Joint Labs, Csus
With the purpose of becoming a world-class city science research base and professional think-tank, Smart City Joint Lab is founded by the Chinese Society for Urban Studies (CSUS) to support the China smart cities development. Focusing on smart city key technical problems, Smart City Joint Lab is a service organization that teams up the smart city enterprises, universities, academic research centers and other correlative organization to establish a long-term cooperation mechanism.
11 to 50 staff
Tenonstar
Helping people who want to do business in China: Our scope of service includes: a) Being your consultant or agent of your project in China b) Finding right candidate to represent your technology or product c) Providing complete marketing research report. d) Searching for potential buyers of your technology or product. e) Arranging technical and commercial negotiation with your potential clients. f) Providing consultation for your investment g) Sourcing product h) Arranging your stay in China for exhibition, conference, and other commercial activities
11 to 50 staff
The Paulson Institute
The Paulson Institute is a non-partisan, independent “think and do tank” dedicated to fostering a US-China relationship that serves to maintain global order in a rapidly evolving world. Our focus on US-China is dictated by the reality that it is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. We often operate at the intersection of economics, financial markets, environmental protection, and policy advocacy, in part by promoting balanced and sustainable economic growth. We produce leading analysis and intellectual products to decode China’s political economy. We advocate for market and nature-based solutions to climate change and environmental conservation. We work with financial markets and international financial institutions to implement green lending standards. We convene thought leaders to generate new thinking and to help build a new framework on US-China policy. Founded in 2011 by former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr, the Institute is based in Chicago with offices in Washington and Beijing. Our diverse, multicultural staff brings deep experience to our work from the highest levels of business, government, conservation, policy and research.
11 to 50 staff
Artable
Artable was founded in 2015, started as a platform of creative artists and designers to connect creators with business. With this creative community, Artable+Lab offers consultant service for brands and products which want to elevate the brand value and impact. The consultant service includes comprehensive marketing strategy and high level cross-branding solution. The company connects artists, designers and marketers with urban projects, community activities, commercial brands and so on. Recent clients are fashion companies, tech companies, food, real estate companies and public communities.
1 to 10 staff
Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation
The Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) is the only publicly-funded foundation and cultural think tank in China focusing on the development of contemporary humanities and arts. BCAF is dedicated to discovering cultural innovation and advancing the public welfare of art. Through extensive and dynamic public programs in three major fields including cultural innovation, art public welfare, and think tank research. BCAF hopes to share the arts and culture freely and equally with the public in order to develop a civil society based on the concept of “Creative China.” BCAF is based in Beijing and has offices in New York, Berlin, and London. It has established a comprehensive collaborative platform integrating survey, plan, organization, and promotion through effective and professional working system. BCAF has organized diverse activities: China-EU Metropolis Think-tank summit” (2013), “MAPPING THE EU—CHINA CULTURAL AND CREATIVE LANDSCAPE”(2013-2015), “System and Mechanism of National Art Funding” Expert Convention (2013), “System and Mechanism of National Art Communication” Expert Convention(2014), “Official Cultural Program on the 50th Anniversary of China-France Diplomatic Relationship: China-France Culture Summit” (2014), “Cultural Policy Research Project of China's Ministry of Culture: Sino-Indian Cultural Connections” (2014), “Chinese Ethnic Minority Culture Inheritance and Protection Project” (2015-2017),China Cultural and Arts Foundation Summit (2015),“Urban Humanitarian Map” series (2015), China Designer Charity Alliance (2015), Chinese Pavilion of the 56th Venice International Art Biennale (2015), China Creative Cultural Leaders US Touring (2016), Children Medical Environment Quality-Improvement Project (2016), China Youth Talent Supporting Plan (2016), Creative China—New York Fashion Week: A Day in China (2016), etc.
11 to 50 staff
Centre For African Leadership & Excellence
I invite you to join our mission to see the rise of the African continent to global prominence and transform its societies through the development of effective systems and structures; encourage creativity and innovation; train people to pursue excellence and integrity in leadership and public life. Aims of CALE • To develop a think-tank or centre for relational thinking in African societies in accordance with communal kingdom lifestyle and principles of the Judeo-Christian traditions. • To carry out relevant research and consultancy work that will inform African leaders about current trends in societies and help shape policy direction and decisions that promotes the wellbeing of all. • To train leaders of excellence for various sectors of life within the African context with a missional mandate to influence and change organisations and wider society. • To provide fora for engaging people at different levels of society in a vigorous conversation for adoption and implementing policies and practices that lead to the common good of communities and society. Our mission is to: 1. Equip people by training visionary and servant leaders 2. Engage people by promoting creativity and communal living principles 3. Release people by advocating for personal integrity and honesty in public life
1 to 10 staff
China Center For International Economic Exchanges
CCIEE is committed to serving China’s development, improving people’s livelihood, and promoting exchanges and cooperation. By adhering to the socialist theoretical system with Chinese characteristics and the value of "Originality, Objectivity, Rationality and Compatibility", CCIEE actively conducts researches on significant domestic and international theoretical and strategic issues. CCIEE strives to make itself a think tank with Chinese characteristics, high standard, and great international influence. It gathers a wide range of intellectual resource to provide the central and local governments as well as enterprises with intellectual supports and consulting services, so as to improve China’s soft power.
51 to 200 staff
China Development Research Foundation
The China Development Research Foundation is a non-profit institution that seeks to improve social and economic development in China through applied policy research, training, and informed dialogue. Initiated by the Development Research Centre of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, the Foundation works on public policy issues in partnership with leading universities, financial institutions, private enterprises, and government agencies in China and internationally.
51 to 200 staff
Forecast Thinktank
Fu Ka", the Chinese name of our Think Tank is derived from its English name Forecast in a homophonic way. We differ from other consulting firms in that we are first an academia focusing on economic research, which ranges from analyses of complicated background of any type to feasibility study of business models. Through more than 20 years of exploration, selection and integration of superior resources, we gathered a group of outstanding researchers from various background including philosophy, economy, management, regional studies, chemical engineering etc. Also, we have been keeping close cooperation with business, academic, and political researchers and experts to form the quaterinity of economy prediction, complexity cracking down, developing strategy and feasible plan that promotes our comprehensive advantages. All of our past work is the pavement to today's changeable world. Therefore, Forecast has completed over Public Sector Consulting Projects for provincially different governments, and finished over governmental reports as well. As a famous Public Sector Consulting Think Tank in Shanghai, Forecast serves various Governments, State Owned Companies, and Private helds, most of the projects are - Policies Making Consulting Shanghai, Yangpu District Government: New Developmental Pole 2017-2035, etc. Zhejiang Province, Cixi City: Agricultural Development 2015-2020, etc. etc- Strategy Consulting Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City: Jiebai Co. Ltd. Shandong Province, Jinan City: Shandong Mineral Co. Ltd. etc- Industrial Planning Consulting Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing City Government: Scientific Corridor 2017-2035, etc. etc- Civil Planning Consulting Shanghai Government: The Ten-Twelfth Five-Year Plan, Shanghai 2050 Global City etc. Forecast, is committed to the aim of "making a century-old Think Tank, peering with enterpreneurs", and offers informative and fruitful consultation to the society as a whole.
51 to 200 staff
