Publications

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Papers:

Ning, X., Li, R.*, Lan, D., Chen, C. and Li Y. (2025). Public Sentiment Dynamics in Policy Transitions: A Sentiment Analysis Based on Weibo Data. Frontiers in Public Health (SCI/SSCI Q1). 13:1692166. doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1692166
This is a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)-funded project.
Zhao, S.X., Yan, B.*, Liu, Y., Chen, C. and Chen, Y. (2025). Between Zero Covid and ‘Live with Covid’: Comparing Pandemic Control Policies in China, the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. Journal of Contemporary China (SCI/SSCI Q1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/10670564.2025.2455572

* means the Corresponding Author

Book Chapters:

Chen, C.*, Chen, J., Yan, B. (2023). Political Considerations and Rationales for Different Control Policies in COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis from the State Theory Perspective. In: Zhao, S.X.B., Chan, K.T., Çolakoğlu, S., Zhang, Q., Yan, B. (eds) Comparative Studies on Pandemic Control Policies and the Resilience of Society. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9993-2_7
Çolakoğlu, S.*, Chen, C., Chen, J. (2023). How the Pandemic Affects Global Leadership: A Comparative Analysis of the G2 (United States and China). In: Zhao, S.X.B., Chan, K.T., Çolakoğlu, S., Zhang, Q., Yan, B. (eds) Comparative Studies on Pandemic Control Policies and the Resilience of Society. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9993-2_6

* means the Corresponding Author

Chapter Under Revision:

Chen, C. and Li, R.* (2026). Fostering Whole Persons in a Globalized Era: Psychological Support Strategies for Multilingual Students in Hong Kong and Singapore Universities (Tentative Title). In: Multilingual Education Yearbook. Springer Nature.

* means the Corresponding Author

Chapter Under Contract:

Chen, C. and Liang, X.* (2026-2027). America First, Order Last? Evaluating Trump 2.0 “Reciprocal Tariffs,” Multilateral Erosion, and China’s Strategic Adaptation. In: BOOK NAME HASN’T DECIDED YET. Springer Nature.

* means the Corresponding Author

Public Writing:

Chen, C. (2025). Cost of Protectionism: Untrustworthy US and Broken International System. DotDotNews. [online] 14 Apr. Read Here
Chen, C. (2022). A ‘Political, Economic and Social (PES)’ Analysis of China’s Decarbonisation Commitment in the Paris Agreement. BioGreen – Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development, [online] 1(9), pp.73–77. Read Here

Submitted Papers and Papers in Progress are excluded.

Conference Presentations:

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Liang, X. and Chen, C. (2025). Corporate Interest Blocs and the Government: The Demands of Polarized Interest Groups behind Trump’s Election and Biden’s Foreign Policy. 28th IPSA World Congress of Political Science. – July 2025, Seoul
Çolakoğlu, S. and Chen, C. (2025). The G2 or Rival Superpowers: Analyzing the Sino-U.S. Relationship from the Perspective of Global Leadership. International Studies Association 2025 Convention. – March 2025, Chicago
Liang, X. and Chen, C. (2025). Embracing the Public: Exploring How International Studies Can Better Link the Public and Increase Civil Participation. International Studies Association 2025 Convention. – March 2025, Chicago
Presented by Co-authors:
Li, R., Ning, X. and Chen, C. (2024). Online Public Opinions after the Launching of China’s Reopening Policy – Sentiment Analysis Based on Weibo Data. National Communication Association 110th Convention.