Careers in China

Careers in China is a careers programme designed for current students and recent graduates planning to return to China and looking for employment in an international or Chinese company.

Featuring LSE alumni and employer representatives from a range of sectors, our Winter Term Careers in China events give you the opportunity to hear more about different sectors, ask questions, and discover where your career in China could take you. Employers attending the events usually include those offering internships and places on graduate schemes, as well as those hosting recruitment panels and providing sector insights.

In previous years, we've also hosted in-country careers fairs in August, hosted collaboratively by LSE, Imperial College London and King's College London, and these are the perfect place for you to explore different organisations and opportunities in each region.

What's on: Browse and book Careers in China events for LSE students

This year’s Careers in China events will take place in August, with a series of employer presentations during Autumn Term.

Bookings will open on 23 June 2026.

  • Beijing - Monday 10 August 2026: 14.00-17.30 (CST) 
    Register here
    Slot one 14.00-15.45 
    Slot two 15.45-17.30
  • Shanghai - Wednesday 12 August 2026: 14.00-17.00 (CST)
    Register here
    Slot one 14.00-15.30 
    Slot two 15.30-17.00 
  • Shenzhen - Saturday 15 August 2026: 13:00-16:00 (CST)
    Register here
    Slot one 13.00-14.30
    Slot two 14.30-16.00 
  • Hong Kong - Monday 17 August 2026: 13.00-16.00 (HKT)
    Register here
    Slot one 13.00-14.30 
    Slot two 14.30-16.00 

At any point in the year, you can view and book all Careers in China events.

Organisations: Check out which organisations are attending this year’s events

Organisations tak part in Beijing Careers Fair include:

  1. Advancy Asia
  2. Asymchem Laboratories
  3. BDA (China) Ltd
  4. BOE Technology Group
  5. CALT
  6. Chery Holding
  7. Ericsson
  8. EY
  9. Geely Holding Group
  10. Goertek
  11. Highmark
  12. Honor Device
  13. Johnson & Johnson
  14. Lansha
  15. Lockin China
  16. Meituan-Keeta
  17. Michael Page
  18. Muyuan Foods
  19. New Oriental Global Education and Training Division
  20. PwC China - Beijing
  21. Ronbay
  22. Ruijie Networks
  23. Swire Group
  24. Tencent

Organisations tak part in Shanghai Careers Fair include:

  1. Advancy Asia
  2. AstraZeneca
  3. Bastion Trading
  4. CATL
  5. Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CEMCS)
  6. CEVA Logistics
  7. CHC Navigation
  8. Chery Holding
  9. China Fusion Energy Co., Ltd.
  10. Citi
  11. CMA-CMG (China) Shipping Co
  12. EY
  13. Fast Retailing Group (Uniqlo)
  14. GalaxyCore
  15. Geely Holding Group
  16. Genscript Bio TechCorp
  17. Goertek
  18. Google Information Technology (China) Company Limited
  19. Highmark
  20. Hilti Asia 
  21. Honor Device
  22. Huaqin Technology
  23. Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS)
  24. Intralink Group
  25. Johnson & Johnson
  26. Lansha
  27. Lingang Laboratory
  28. Louis Vuitton
  29. Lumicross
  30. Mastercard
  31. MiHoYo
  32. Morgan Stanley
  33. Muyuan Foods
  34. OBiO Manufacturing (Shanghai) Gene Technology Co., Ltd.
  35. Orient Futures
  36. PwC China
  37. RatingDog
  38. SAP
  39. Shanghai Academy of Science and Technology (SAST)
  40. Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (Fosun Pharma)
  41. Shanghai Future Internet Technology Research Institute
  42. Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS)
  43. Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIMM)
  44. Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SINH)
  45. Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology*
  46. Taiyi Quantum (Shanghai) Quantum Technology Co., Ltd.
  47. Tencent
  48. Thirdbridge
  49. Transsion Holdings
  50. Winner Technology

Prepare: Browse our top tips for making the most of the events

Joining our Careers in China events? Make the most of your time by following the tips below...

  1. Do your research
    Research employers online before events – look at the company’s website and social media to learn about the business, its culture and values, roles available and the recruitment process. Employers will expect you to have done a little research in advance; it will enable you to ask intelligent questions during any event Q&As and help you decide if you want to work for the organisation. 
  2. Know what's on offer
    Some employers may be recruiting for full-time graduate positions that start in the autumn, others will be recruiting interns for the summer or might have roles with immediate start dates.
  3. Ask questions
    Asking questions is a good way to get noticed by an employer if you decide to follow-up with them after the event or make an application to the company.
  4. Take notes
    Keep a notepad with you and write down any new information you learn about organisations and sectors; you can use this information to enhance your job applications and interviews. Keep a note of peoples' names for future networking and of application deadlines to ensure you apply on time!
  5. Update your CV
    Your CV will often be your first opportunity to make an impression with an employer and will frequently be used to make a very quick decision about your potential suitability for their organisation and role. Use our information on CVs, cover letters and application forms, CareerSet or book a one-to-one appointment to get your CV ready.
  6. Follow up after the events
    - Connect with employers on LinkedIn and follow them on social media.
    - Thank the organisations for their time and re-state your interest.
    - Apply! Check the requirements and recruitment cycle - if it's rolling, don't wait for the closing date as the roles may be full by then.
    - Check your emails, including your spam folder! You don't want to miss out because of a lost message.



Online tools, resources, and job opportunities

Check out other LSE Careers resources relevant to working in China

Found our Careers in China programme insightful and wondering what's next? Or waiting for next year's events?

Here are some related LSE Careers resources you might like to check out:

  • Connect with LSE alumni who have found roles in China using platforms such as LinkedIn or the LSE alumni associations in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Talk to one of our careers consultants

Get confidential one-to-one guidance from one of our professional and dedicated team of careers consultants.

Our consultants can help with:

  • careers advice and planning;
  • CV, cover letter and application form feedback;
  • practice interviews;
  • specialist careers support for disabled students and PhD students.

Read about different types of careers appointments online

Book a careers appointment on MyCareer

Gain new skills at our career skills workshops

Throughout the year we provide a range of events to equip you with the skills to succeed including:

  • CV, cover letter and application workshops;
  • mock assessment centres;
  • sector insights;
  • seminars on case studies and psychometric tests.

Browse all of our events on MyCareer

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