Shaoyu Yuan

Shaoyu Yuan, born in a small town in Inner Mongolia, is completing his doctoral degree at Rutgers University. He is an expert on Chinese and East Asian studies. Yuan's research interests include Chinese foreign and domestic policy, Sino-US relations, and how the country utilizes its influence and fosters relationships. His works have appeared on multiple scholarly journals and conferences with topics including the conflict between China and Taiwan, South Korea's cultural influence on Modern China, etc. Yuan has lived in China and Japan and speaks Japanese and Mandarin. Yuan received his B.A. from Centre College and his M.S. from Northeastern University.