Holly Snape

Dr. Holly Snape is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences, specializing in Chinese political systems. She holds a PhD from the University of Bristol and has conducted research at Tsinghua University's NGO Research Center and Peking University's Research Center for Chinese Politics. Her work examines the interplay between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and state governance, focusing on civil society dynamics, NGO operations, and regulatory frameworks. Snape's research bridges theoretical analysis with empirical studies, particularly on migrant worker rights, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and environmental protection NGOs.

Her current project investigates the evolving relationship between the CCP and the government, challenging traditional 'party-state' paradigms. Snape has collaborated with institutions like Peking University and the NGO Research Center, producing insights into social governance, party legal reforms, and cadre management. She contributes to journals such as China Journal and Journal of Chinese Political Science, analyzing topics ranging from party regulations to the Twentieth Party Congress's ideological shifts.

Snape's scholarly output includes 15 articles (2012–2024) addressing themes like 'command civil society,' NGO adaptation strategies, and the role of political discourse in authoritarian systems. Her research highlights the CCP's institutional evolution and its impact on state-society interactions. While no formal awards are listed, her work reflects sustained academic engagement with contemporary Chinese governance challenges.

As a supervisor, Snape mentors students like Zihui Xie on topics such as pension system reforms. She maintains affiliations with multiple research centers and continues to explore the interconnections between party policies and grassroots civil society, positioning her as a leading scholar in Chinese political studies.