Qianling Zhou

Beijing Technology and Business University

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Qianling Zhou is a legal scholar whose research explores the intersection of social insurance law, labor regulation, and technological disruption in China. Her most-cited work, "Social insurance law and robot adoption in China" (2024), examines how legal frameworks governing social insurance influence the pace and pattern of automation in Chinese industries. This paper, with 2 citations, marks a significant contribution to understanding the legal dynamics behind robot adoption—a critical issue as China leads global automation. Zhou’s research sheds light on how social insurance policies can either incentivize or hinder technological change, offering insights for policymakers and scholars alike. Her work is notable for bridging labor law, social welfare, and innovation studies, providing a nuanced perspective on how legal structures shape economic transformation. Zhou’s analysis is particularly timely given China’s rapid industrial automation and ongoing reforms to its social insurance system. Her scholarship is essential reading for those interested in the legal and social implications of robotics, labor markets, and welfare policy in the world’s largest manufacturing economy.