Researching and Writing about China Today
As public interest in—and debate over—China intensifies, the need for clear, rigorous,
and accessible scholarship has become increasingly important. This priority area focuses
on translating research into public-facing analysis, supporting writing, media engagement,
and dialogue that bridge academic and broader audiences. Through training and outreach,
it emphasizes methodological rigor, historical context, and ethical responsibility
in researching and writing about China today.
- Public scholarship and communication: Translating academic research into accessible, policy-relevant, and media-facing analysis
- Research access and knowledge production: Navigating constraints on fieldwork, data availability, and transparency
- Narrative framing and representation: Addressing contested narratives and promoting historically grounded interpretation
- Ethics and responsibility in scholarship: Ensuring rigor, integrity, and accountability in research and public engagement
- The Long U.S.–China Institute hosted the Wan-Lin Kiang Endowed Lecture featuring Barbara Demick, whose talk on Daughters of the Bamboo Grove examined the human impact of China’s one-child policy and the challenges of reporting on contemporary China, highlighting the role of rigorous, narrative-driven journalism in shaping public understanding. Access the lecture video using the link provided here.
- The Long U.S.–China Institute co-sponsored the 2026 Forum for the Academy and the Public, featuring keynote speaker Evan Osnos and interdisciplinary panels examining global inequality, governance, and the shifting dynamics of power and diplomacy across regions.