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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
Deputy Program Director of MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation & Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub, Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2023-Present
Founding Member, Legal Advisor & Entrepreneurship Mentor, X3-CoVenture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2023-Present
Entrepreneurship Mentor, Taicang University Science & Technology Park, Taicang Municipal Government, 2024-2027
Member, University Academic Board of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2021-2023
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
ENT 402 TC-Intellectual Property
IFB 306TC-Business Law and Regulations
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
Entrepreneurship Mentor of X3-CoVenture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverppol University (2025)
Excellent Poster of Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2024)
Certificate in Innovation & Practice Programme for the Highe-level Internationalized Talents, Ministry of Education, China (2023)
Excellent Teacher of Optional Course, Chinese Culture Teaching Center, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2021)
Excellent Educator of Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, China (2017)
Certificate in Professional Studies in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, University of Liverpool (2016)
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
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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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Application of Risk Control Analysis Supported by Cloud Computing in Financial Industry
Liu, K., 25 Jun 2025, (Submitted) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature SwitzerlandResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Data-Driven Decision-Making & Performance Analytics: Unlocking Insights for Growth
Liu, K., 25 Jun 2025, (Submitted) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology . Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature SwitzerlandResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Data-Driven Digital Transformation in Commercial Complexes: A Consumer-Centric Approach to Enhancing Engagement with CP Group
Liu, K., 25 Jun 2025, (Submitted) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature SwitzerlandResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Entrepreneurs, Psychology & Marketing Decisions: the Behavioral Side of Business
Liu, K., 25 Jun 2025, (Submitted) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature SwitzerlandResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Policy Analysis: A Comparative Study of China and Brazil
Liu, K., 25 Jun 2025, (Submitted) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology . Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature SwitzerlandResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Data-Driven Digital Transformation in Commercial Complexes: A Consumer-Centric Approach to Enhancing Engagement with CP Group
Kai Liu (Supervisor)
Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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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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The Emerging Necessity of Insurance for Robots and Robotics
Christopher Williams (Speaker) & Kai Liu (Speaker)
4 Dec 2024 → 5 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Innovative Teaching Practices in Entrepreneurship Education within the Context of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Syntegrative Education
Kai Liu (Speaker)
4 Dec 2024 → 5 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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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