This document summarizes research on mergers in Chinese higher education. It describes two waves of mergers that occurred in the 1950s and from the 1990s onward. The main motivations for mergers were to achieve economies of scale, eliminate duplication, and upgrade institutions. Different types of mergers are classified based on implementation models, organizational outcomes, integration level, and inputs. The document also discusses evaluating merger outcomes based on rankings, economics, academics, and staff integration. It provides lessons learned, such as the importance of planning, funding, culture, and staff buy-in. Mergers helped improve rankings but cooperation may be a better future direction for Chinese higher education.