As an Associate Professor of Anthropology and one of the co-leads for the CSCC Meanings, Identities, and Communities Cluster at Duke Kunshan University, Keping Wu brings a rich perspective to her research on the intersections of religion, gender, urbanization, public good, ethnicity, and charisma. Her academic interests focus on the dynamics of boundary-crossing in relation to religious and ethnic identities against the backdrop of urbanization. In her teaching, Prof. Wu engages with topics such as the ethnography of China, understanding ethnic diversity, and the transformations in religious landscapes due to urban growth. Meanwhile, Prof. Wu has significantly contributed to her field through co-authored and edited publications that delve into the social dynamics of Chinese communities. One of her current projects, “Displacement and Its Discontents: Urbanization and Unruly Spirits in Contemporary China,” supported by the CSCC Faculty Research Product Grant, encapsulates her insights. This book, grounded in ethnographic studies from 2014 to 2019, investigates the repercussions of urban expansion in the Chefang Township area and its effects on local religious practices and community structures. Read More
Guo Kou is a student in the Class of 2026 at DKU, majoring in Social Sciences with a focus on the Political Economy Track in Economics. Awarded the CSCC Student Initiated Research or Creative Project Grant for the 2023-2024 academic year, Guo is investigating the effects of High-Tech Enterprise (HNTE) Certification on Chinese businesses’ export and import activities. Under the guidance of Faculty Supervisor Jiahua Yue, her research project, “The Impact of High-Tech Enterprise Certification on Export and Import”, aims to provide empirical data on how this certification influences trade operations and competitiveness within international markets. In our conversation with Guo, we will delve into the inspiration driving her project, discuss her journey through the research process, and examine how her findings might deepen our knowledge of international trade and economics. Read More
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