Prof. Zhao is a doctoral advisor of the School of Finance at Renmin University of China. He is appointed as the co-president of both Chinese Academy of Financial Inclusion and China Capital Market Research Institute at Renmin University of China, Deputy Secretary-General, member of academic committee of China International Finance Research Institute as well as vice president of Beijing International Finance Research Institute. Prof. Zhao got his PhD degree from the School of Finance of Renmin University of China. His research interest covers international finance, capital market, financial regulation, monetary policy and Chinese economy.