Chen Yang

Chen Yang is a Professorial Lecturer (part-time) at George Washington University, specializing in Chinese language, culture, and U.S.-China relations. He holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University (1995) and serves as a senior analyst for the U.S. Federal Government, producing intelligence reports, providing expert testimony, and administering language proficiency tests (SPT/HSK). He has been an academic evaluator with the American Council on Education (ACE) since the late 20th century.

His research focuses on U.S.-China relations, public policy comparisons, Chinese socio-economic structures, and language acquisition methodologies. He teaches courses such as Chinese Culture Through Film (CHIN3162) and Intermediate Proficiency Chinese (IAFF6504.13), emphasizing contemporary China's political, economic, and cultural dynamics.

Publications include works on global trade dynamics, multinational firm strategies, and China's economic reforms. His work spans cross-border investment patterns, digital globalization impacts, and the Belt and Road Initiative's economic implications. Recent research highlights include studies on e-commerce market frictions and trademark protection in historical contexts.

Key contributions also include evaluating Chinese studies programs for ACE and developing language proficiency assessments. His interdisciplinary approach bridges policy analysis, economic geography, and cultural studies, reflecting over three decades of academic and government service.