The center brings together students and scholars at Duke Kunshan University, Wuhan University, and other institutions across China and around the world to pursue a common scholarly interest in contemporary Chinese affairs. Many of the center’s activities are open to the broader community.
My name is Gloria Gu, a rising senior majoring in Political Economy with a track in Public Policy. I am passionate about public policy, business, and cross-cultural communication. I also love reading, writing, and playing sports in my free time.
This summer, I joined the CSCC as a student journalist. In this role, I have had the privilege of interviewing faculty members about their research and sharing their scholarly contributions with a broader audience.
I am excited to continue contributing to the CSCC in the coming academic year. I look forward to bridging academic research and public storytelling through my writing, and to helping make the Center’s scholarly work more accessible, engaging, and meaningful to our community and beyond.
My name is Shanyu Lin, and I am from the Class of 2029. I am currently exploring different fields within the humanities and have a growing interest in contemporary China issues. Many of the questions begin with my reflections on everyday life, which often lead me to think more deeply about people, culture, and society. I am always curious about the people behind ideas and enjoy learning through conversations. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, and watching films and TV series. As a student journalist with CSCC, I look forward to meeting people across the community, learning from their experiences, and sharing their stories.
My name is Violet, and I’m a major in Cultures and Movements with a track in cultural anthropology. Outside of academics, I love cycling to a nice park to read or write, and I’m a huge fan of jigsaw puzzles, I can just sit and work on one for five hours straight.
I’m passionate about Chinese languages and cultures, and I’m currently conducting ethnographic research on food culture in Chinese urban areas. I’ve been working with the CSCC for a year now and hope to continue for longer. This role has been a wonderful opportunity to learn about diverse topics and connect with the research community. I have also received a CSCC grant to carry out a community project focused on promoting sign language and disability rights, which has allowed me and other students to take intensive classes about Chinese sign language.