Jing Liao is an Associate Professor at Massey University in the School of Accountancy, specializing in finance. With a Doctorate in Finance from Massey University obtained in 2010, Jing has extensive experience including a decade at China Construction Bank where he worked as a risk control manager and money manager. He teaches courses in Business Finance, Introduction to Investments, and Advanced Business Finance. Liao's research interests encompass critical areas such as privatization, corporate governance in emerging markets, political connections, and expropriation. His ongoing work contributes significantly to the fields of banking, investment, and the examination of financial regulations and their impacts on corporate strategies in China. Jing has been recognized for his research with several awards, including a 2015 Early Career Researcher Award from Massey Business School. He is actively involved in doctoral supervision and has published numerous articles in reputable journals, addressing crucial issues such as environmental factors in corporate finance and market dynamics influenced by government policies.