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Yuanchong Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in late imperial and modern Chinese and East Asian history, focusing on frontier policy, state building, and Sino-Korean relations. His research examines how the Qing Empire constructed its identity and governance structures through interactions with neighboring states like Chosŏn Korea.
Wang earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University, M.A. from Peking University, and B.A. from Shandong University. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Chinese Historical Review (since 2024). His notable works include Remaking the Chinese Empire: Manchu-Korean Relations, 1616–1911 (2018) and Zhong Mei Xiangyu (2021), which received the Horizon Prize for Historical Writing in China.
His teaching spans courses on East Asian civilization, modern China, and U.S.-China relations. Key research themes include the evolution of Chinese imperial identity, diplomatic negotiations, and territorial sovereignty disputes. His articles analyze topics like Qing frontier governance, Sino-Korean border dynamics, and the role of ritual in diplomacy.
Wang’s scholarly contributions have been recognized through awards and translations of his work into Korean. He actively participates in international academic networks, contributing reviews to journals like the American Historical Review and Journal of Chinese History.
