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Kai Liu received PhD in Comparative Corporate Governance from the Faculty of Law at the National University of Malaysia in 2013. Kai holds the Fellowship of China Law Society and Higher Education Academy, UK. Over the past decade, Kai has worked as a Teaching Fellow at the Graduate School of Business, the National University of Malaysia; a Legal Advisor at a Law Firm in Beijing, China; an Investment Consultant at an International Consulting Company in Hong Kong; a Research Fellow at Law School, the University of South Australia; an Investment Consultant at a Property Investment Company in Melbourne, Australia; a Corporate Director of a Trading and Investment Company in Adelaide, Australia; and a Course Convener and Assistant Professor at Chinese Culture Teaching Center, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Kai has presented papers extensively at top international conferences and published research findings in refereed journals and book chapters with the world's leading publishers. Kai also has rich experiences in collaborative research project management and student supervision and is willing to supervise higher-degree students.
Research interests
Comparative Corporate Governance (Corporate Finance)
Corporate Reorganization (Merger, Acquisition, Insolvency)
Business Law & Securities Regulation
International Economic (Trade, Investment, Development) Law
Intellectual Property
Information Technology (Cyber Security) Law
Language Policy & Planning
Experience
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub, Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2023-Now
Assistant Professor, Chinese Culture Teaching Center, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2019-2023
Investment Consultant, Auspacific Property Investment Group, Melbourne, Australia, 2018-2019
Teaching Quality Assurance Officer, STEM-Kids Education, Adelaide, Australia, 2018-2019
Research Fellow, Business School, The University of South Australia, 2017-2018
Investment Consultant, Horizon International Consulting, Co. Ltd, Hong Kong, 2016-2018
Member, University Academic Board (2014-2016, 2022-2023), University Learning & Teaching Committee (2014-2017), University Progress Committee (2014-2017), University Year One Staff-Student Liaison Committee (2014-2017), Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Course Convenor & Lecturer, Chinese Culture Teaching Center, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2014-2017
Member, China Studies Center, University of Sydney, 2014-2016
Teaching Fellow, Graduate School of Business, The National University of Malaysia, 2012-2013
Legal Advisor, Beijing Loyal Law Firm, Beijing, China, 2011-2019
Bailiff, The People's Court of Xixia District, Yinchuan, China, 2006
Teaching
IFB 403 TC-Financial Markets, Regulation and Compliance
IFB 306 TC-Business Law and Regulations
ENT 402 TC-Intellectual Property
ENT 301 TC-Capstone Project
ENT 201 TC-Business Model Generation
ENT 101 TC-Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ENT 102 TC-Entrepreneurship Concepts and Practice
ENT 103 TC-Creative Innovator's Toolkit
ENT 105TC-Strategic Intelligence
CCT 008 SIP-Law and Morality
CCT Optional Course-The ABCs of Doing International Business: The Way to a Successful Merchant
CCT Optional Course-International Business Law: Essential Knowledge for Entrepreneurship and Employment
Awards and honours
Excellent Poster of Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, XJTLU (2024)
Excellent Educator of Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China (2017)
Backbone Science Education Talents of Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China (2016)
Outstanding Teacher Winner of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2016)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Certificate in Professional Studies in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, University of Liverpool
Aug 2014 → Jul 2016
PhD, A Legal Analysis of Defensive Measures against Hostile Takeovers for Public Listed Companies in China and Malaysia, The National University of Malaysia
Jul 2009 → Oct 2013
Master, International Investment Law–A Legal Study of Foreign Direct Investment in the Manufacturing Sector between China and Malaysia, The National Univerity of Malaysia
Jul 2007 → Jul 2009
Bachelor, The Journey of Building Equal, United and Interdependent Socialistic Ethnic Relations in China, North Minzu University
Sept 2002 → Jul 2006
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Syntegrative Education Exploration for Digital Intellectual Property: Bridging Legal Education and Entrepreneurship Education at XEC
Liu, K., Williams, C., Zhang, X., King, A., Chen, S., Lo, J., Wu, T., Hu, B., Zhang, W., Shen, X., Xie, Q. & Yang, J.
1/01/25 → 1/01/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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The Innovator’s Nexus: Entrepreneurship, AI and Engineering
Wu, T., Liu, K., Huang, W., Lo, J., Hai, J., Zhang, B., Perez, V., Aul, V. & Benitez Garcia, A.
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF: Learning Experience Enhancement through Student Instructors in Free Electives
27/02/23 → 27/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Laws and Policies for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Study of China, Australia, and Brazil: Society of Corporate Law Academics Conference 2025
Liu, K., Ning, R., Williams, C., King, A. & Zhang, X., Feb 2025, Laws and Policies for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Study of China, Australia, and Brazil: 21st Century Corporate Law: What is the outlook for the next 25 years?. Sydney, Australia: University of Technology SydneyResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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20世纪初在华出版英文报纸中的无锡城市形象
Ning, R. & Liu, K., 10 Oct 2024, In: 边疆经济与文化. 2024, 10Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chinese Korean Language Educational Policy and Practice: A Case Study of a Regional University
Yang, J., Liu, K. & Ning, R., Jun 2024, (In preparation).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Enhancing Learning Experience through Student Peer Teaching in Free Electives: A Case Study of an International University in China
Wang, J., Liu, K. & Yang, J., Jul 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Mitigating Legal Risks and Advancing ESG Due Diligence in M&As: Insights from the Chinese Context
Wu, Y. & Liu, K., 21 Jul 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Corpus Lexicology in the Service of Intellectual Property Law: Insights from Several Federal Court Cases Involving Business Brand Names
Kai Liu (Speaker) & Ghil‘ad Zuckermann (Speaker)
28 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Application of Risk Control Analysis Supported by Cloud Computing in Financial Industry
Kai Liu (Supervisor)
Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Chinese Korean Language Educational Policy and Practice — A Case Study at Yanbian University
Kai Liu (Supervisor)
Aug 2023Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Manchu Language Education Policy and Practice in Chinese Universities from the Perspective of Revivalistics
Kai Liu (Supervisor)
Aug 2022Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Learning Experience Enhancement through Student Instructor in Free Electives
Kai Liu (Speaker)
1 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk