Rongxing Guo was born in P. R. China. With more than 20 years of experience in teaching and research in China, as well as in Australia, Japan, South Korea, Italy, Germany and the USA, he specializes in regional economics with emphasis on cross-border issues; in Chinese economic issues relating to energy and environmental economics. His recent research projects include "economic growth and income distribution", "cross-cultural economic management", "cultural influences on economic activity", "cross-border resource management", "conflict management in disputed areas", "Chinese economic reform", etc.