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US states shape foreign policy amid national China unease, research shows

A new study by University of Notre Dame researchers finds that US states are shaping US-China relations through subnational diplomacy, ranging from pro-engagement to confrontation. States like California and Indiana engage with China through climate partnerships and educational exchanges, while others adopt more confrontational policies.

SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalPublius The Journal of Federalism·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 27, 2024

Chinese Communist Party zero-covid “volunteers” have suffered from stress and anxiety, study shows

A new study reveals that Chinese Communist Party zero-covid volunteers have suffered from stress and anxiety due to the pressure of enforcing policies. The researchers found an increasingly pressurized grassroots infrastructure, with volunteers facing high workloads and hierarchical chains of command.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of Chinese Political Science·TypeObservational study·DateDec 20, 2022

A good media reputation can save your job, reveals new study from Renmin University of China

A recent study by Renmin University of China found that a good media reputation consistently reduces the risk of termination for administrative agencies. The research analyzed over 4.95 million articles published between 1949 and 2019 in the People's Daily, an official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalJournal of Public Administration Research and Theory·TypeContent analysis·DateJul 26, 2022

US early Cold War hostility towards Chinese Communist Party due to the influence of Truman’s nationalist beliefs, new research argues

Research suggests US hostility towards Chinese Communists in the early years of the Cold War was driven by President Truman's nationalist beliefs. The study found that Truman's view of China as a 'colony' led to economic and military support for local warlords, resulting in covert operations against the CCP.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalThe International History Review·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 17, 2022