James Tong

James Tong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He previously directed the UCLA Center for East Asian Studies (1995–2002) and served as Director for Undergraduate Studies in the Political Science Department (1994–1997). His research focuses on Chinese Politics, political violence, civil society, gender and political participation, agency problems in China, and the Asian financial crisis.

• Specialization: Chinese Politics, Comparative Politics
• Key Themes: Political violence, intergovernmental fiscal relations, civil society dynamics

His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, Social Science Research Council, Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, University of California Pacific Rim Research Program, and the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. He has collaborated with researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing University, People’s University, Academia Sinica (Taipei), National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Scientific Awards:

• Nomination for the Joseph Levenson Best Book Award (Pre-Twentieth Chinese Studies) from the Association of Asian Studies
• Recipient of the Gabriel Almond Award for Best Dissertation in Comparative Politics from the American Political Science Association