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Shitong Qiao is the Ken Young-Gak Yun and Jinah Park Yun Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University's School of Law, where he has held the rank of Professor since 2021. Previously, he served as a tenured professor at the University of Hong Kong (2014–2021) and held visiting roles at NYU and Princeton. His expertise lies in property and urban law, focusing on comparative legal frameworks and China's socio-legal dynamics. He earned his S.J.D. from Yale University, following degrees from Wuhan and Peking Universities.
Education:
- LL.B., Wuhan University
- MPhil, Peking University
- LL.M. & S.J.D., Yale University
Research Interests: Professor Qiao explores the co-evolution of law and social norms in authoritarian contexts, particularly China's property regimes, urban governance, and the interplay between legal institutions and grassroots democracy. His work bridges law, political science, and economics, addressing topics like eminent domain, land reform, and authoritarian legal frameworks.
Publications: His research spans over 30 peer-reviewed articles and monographs, including Chinese Small Property (Cambridge, 2017) and The Authoritarian Commons (Cambridge, 2022). His recent work analyzes political trust in urban communities and legal responses to crises like the Evergrande collapse and China's pandemic measures.
Awards:
- Masahiko Aoki Award for Economic Paper (Tsinghua University)
- Research Output Prize (University of Hong Kong)
- Judge Ralph K. Winter Prize (Yale Law School)
- 2025 Duke Distinguished Professor
Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses on property law, comparative law, and Chinese legal governance at Duke. Advises students on research linking law to socio-economic systems in authoritarian settings. Engaged in externship programs bridging academic and professional legal practice.
Media & Impact: Regularly cited in Chinese and international media for analyses on urban policy, legal reforms, and grassroots democracy. Served as an expert on Chinese property law in legal proceedings across China, the U.S., and Canada.
