Kam Wing Chan

Kam Wing Chan is a Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, specializing in China's urbanization, migration, and the Hukou system. His work critically examines the socioeconomic implications of China's rural-urban divide and policy reforms.

• Institutional Affiliation: Department of Geography, University of Washington
• Research Themes: Urbanization dynamics, Hukou system evolution, migrant integration, demographic policy, and socioeconomic inequality.
• Publications: Analyzes trends in China's urbanization strategies, focusing on labor migration, service access, and policy effectiveness.
• Policy Engagement: Regularly contributes to East Asia Forum, South China Morning Post, and academic journals like Eurasian Geography and Economics.

His research highlights the tension between China's urban growth imperatives and the persistent structural barriers to migrant citizenship rights and equitable development.