Business
03 Jun, 2026
Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Opens First Permanent Beijing Campus
Business To Business, Beijing , 3rd June, 2026: The opening of a permanent campus by Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business in Beijing marks a significant development for one of China's most prominent business schools and reflects its ambition to play a larger role in global management education.
Strategic location in Beijing
The new campus is located in Ciqikou, an area described as a symbolic gateway between China's historical heritage and its modern economic transformation.
Its surroundings highlight this contrast:
- The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven represent China's centuries-old civilization and cultural legacy.
- Beijing's Central Business District reflects the country's contemporary economic growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
CKGSB views this location as representing its mission of connecting tradition with modernity and linking China with the broader global business community.
A milestone in CKGSB's development
Founded in 2002 shortly after
World Trade Organization admitted
China as a member, CKGSB emerged during a period of rapid economic integration and globalization.
Over the past two decades, the institution has focused on:
- Executive education and MBA programmes.
- Business and management research.
- Leadership development.
- Analysis of China's evolving role in the global economy.
Why the new campus matters
The permanent campus is expected to:
- Expand research capabilities.
- Strengthen collaboration with Chinese businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Create a dedicated hub for executive education.
- Facilitate exchanges between Chinese and international business leaders.
- Enhance CKGSB's contribution to global discussions on business, innovation, and economic development.
Broader significance
The opening comes at a time when understanding China's economy, technology sector, and business environment is increasingly important for global companies and policymakers. By establishing a permanent presence in the nation's capital, CKGSB is positioning itself as a platform for dialogue between China and the rest of the world, while continuing its mission of preparing leaders to navigate a rapidly changing and interconnected global economy.
The new campus therefore represents not only a physical expansion but also a statement of CKGSB's ambition to deepen its influence in business education, research, and international engagement.