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Hong Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Studies at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University Bloomington, starting in Fall 2024. Her academic appointments reflect her expertise in global development, Chinese political economy, and international political economy. She is actively involved in collaborative research initiatives, including co-editing the People’s Map of Global China and Global China Pulse.
Education:
- PhD in Public Policy, George Mason University, 2021
- MSc in Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2013
- BA in Economics, Renmin University of China, 2008
Hong Zhang’s research focuses on China’s role in global development, particularly infrastructure and industrialization in the Global South. Her work examines the interplay between China’s domestic institutions, state-owned enterprises, and bureaucratic actors in shaping international development engagements. She investigates how China’s model may be reshaping global development governance, drawing on fieldwork in Pakistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Her research engages with themes such as developmental state theory, state capitalism, and economic statecraft.
The recent publications in her portfolio reflect a consistent focus on Chinese engagement in Africa and Asia, with an emphasis on industrial parks, infrastructure projects, and investment dynamics. Her work spans both academic journals and policy-oriented working papers, indicating a strong bridge between scholarly and practical policy domains.
Scientific Awards and Fellowships:
- China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School (2022–2024)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, China Africa Research Initiative, Johns Hopkins SAIS (2021–2022)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program (2021–2022)
Hong Zhang has advised and contributed to major research initiatives and collaborative networks studying China’s global presence. While no formal students are listed, her role as co-editor and postdoctoral fellow suggests strong mentorship and collaborative grant activity. She was previously a journalist at Caixin Media and Caijing Magazine, covering economics and international affairs in London and Washington D.C., which informs her interdisciplinary approach.
She is affiliated with research teams including the People’s Map of Global China and Global China Pulse, which foster collective, transnational scholarship on China’s global footprint. These platforms indicate a commitment to open, collaborative, and public-facing research.
