On December 26, 2024, the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences announced the approval list of major special projects under the National Social Science Fund, dedicated to interpreting and implementing the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Professor YAN Ruosen, as the chief expert, was granted approval for his project titled "Theoretical and Practical Research on Improving the Modern Enterprise System with Chinese Characteristics" (Approval No.: 24ZDA013).

Project Overview

This research aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic theoretical interpretation of the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics from the perspective of corporate governance and institutional optimization. The study will adopt a classified, differentiated, and measurable approach to address three major theoretical and practical issues:

1. Improving the Modern State-Owned Enterprise System with Chinese Characteristics

2. Establishing and Refining the Modern Private Enterprise System with Chinese Characteristics

3. Innovating the Modern Enterprise System with Chinese Characteristics in an International Context

Furthermore, the project will analyze the theoretical sublimation and practical implications of enhancing the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics from a historical perspective, extracting theoretical insights and practical experiences.

This project represents a significant effort to bridge theory and practice in the development of the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics. By integrating corporate governance theory, institutional optimization, and empirical analysis, it aims to contribute to both academic research and real-world enterprise reform.

Principal Investigator Profile：YAN Ruosen

• Position: Ph.D. in Management, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University.

• Additional Roles: Deputy Director of the Corporate Governance Committee, Chinese Association for Management Modernization.

• Research Focus:

• Theoretical and empirical research on corporate governance based on enterprise theory and institutional theory.

• Strategic management and related fields.

• Grants & Awards:

• Currently leading major and key projects under the National Social Science Fund.

• Awarded the Third Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Humanities and Social Sciences Research by Chinese Universities (Ministry of Education).

• Selected for the New Century Excellent Talents Support Program of the Ministry of Education (2011).