On March 25, the Advanced Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted the secondHumanities × Technology Thinkers’Forum. This forum, titled Exploring the Financial Theory of China's Socialist Market Economy, featured Professor He Jia as the keynote speaker. Professor He is aNationalLeadingTalent, Chair Professor at Shandong University, Qiushi Distinguished Visiting Professor at Zhejiang University, former member of the Planning and Development Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, andTenuredProfessorEmeritusat the University of Houston, USA. The forum wasmoderatedby Professor Zeng Yong, Dean of the Advanced Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Professor Zengextended a warm welcome and gratitude to Professor Heforaddressing the forum,and introduced his research background as well as the theme of the forum.

Professor He,drawing on Marxist theory, modern financial theory, and his professional experience,shared insights onthePrincipal Contradictions in China's Financial System,Research on China's Financial Theory, andExplorations of China's Capital Market. He noted that the current financial system comprises three major sectors—banking, securities, and insurance—and emphasized that the principal contradiction in China's financial system lies in the global nature of financial issues versus the localized nature of incremental reforms. He advocated for examining these issues beyond the framework of China's domestic market, integrating the general principles of capital markets with Chinese characteristics to forge a unique path forward.

Following the lecture, Professor Heengaged in discussions with facultymembersand students, exploring topics such as how China's financial system can align with international standards and itsdevelopmentalorientation. He also enthusiastically addressed questions from attendees, suggesting that China's financial system should accelerate reforms through indirect measures while maintaining financial stability and guarding against potential risks.

This forum focused on China's financial theoretical framework, combining profound theoretical expertise with a deep understanding of practical realities. It provided a clear and accessible exploration of China's financial system forattendees, offering valuable insights for cutting-edge research in related fields.