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Postdoc at Depart of Communication @uni_copenhagen. Managing Editor @jcea_asia, editor of @ApvPacific & @sageopenjournal & Global Perspectives in Communication

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RT @jcea_asia: The Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia (Scopus-indexed) seeks reviewers for: 1) Geopolitics at the Internet’s Core (Spring….
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A Peer-Reviewed Journal on Convergence and Future Studies in Asia
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Super interesting, welcome to contribute to this special issue.
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📢 Call for Papers – Special Issue.The Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia invites submissions for:.“Living with ChatGPT: Social, Psychological, and Economic Impacts of Generative AI in East Asia”.CFP details 👉
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What do you want to know?.
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RT @jcea_asia: This special issue, guest edited by Dr. Webern Yu & Dr. Chun Shao, explores the lived experiences of generative AI in East A….
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I argue that soft authoritarianism in China is an adaptive governance model that blends selective openness, participatory propaganda, and algorithmic control to simulate responsiveness and mobilize nationalism, while constructing a fear environment through censorship and coercion.
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New piece in @DialoguesDigSoc: “Digital Nationalism in China: Expression, Propaganda, and Soft Authoritarianism”. I show how it works as soft authoritarianism, blending control with participatory propaganda. Thanks @kylzjarrett & @RobKitchin for having me!
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This commentary explores the rise of digital nationalism in China, focusing on how the state utilizes a form of soft authoritarianism that blends subtle control...
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Please consider submitting to our new ICA official journal Global Perspectives in Communication. GPC fosters diverse perspectives and fresh insights, with a streamlined review process for rapid, rigorous publication across communication research. #Communication #ICA #MediaStudies
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Probably a small thing to many, but I just noticed I’ve reached a small milestone — 200 citations on Google Scholar.
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RT @DevinaSarwatay: It's syllabus season & I'm shamelessly plugging some of my work for your consideration. If you teach:.Communication.Med….
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RT @Scott_R_Singer: China's approach to AI governance follows a predictable cycle: when they feel technologically strong → more control. Wh….
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My new paper, “Adaptive Sovereignty: China’s Evolving Legislative Framework for Transnational Data Governance,” coauthored with Ruoxin Su, outlines China’s adaptive sovereignty model balancing state control and regulatory flexibility.
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RT @SandraWachter5: Come & work with me @oiioxford ! I am looking for 2 teaching assistants for my course “Internet Technologies and Regula….
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RT @BiyingWuOuyang: I’m recruiting a full-time senior research fellow/assistant with one-year contract (hopefully holding doctorate degree/….
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RT @jcea_asia: The Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 Summer Issue, Vol. 24, No. 1. T….
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My new coauthored paper with @JunLIU_UCPH & Hsuanlei Shao, “Between Nationalist Propaganda and Public Mobilization,” is out in Oxford Intersections. Check it out here: Unfortunately, the paper isn’t open access — feel free to contact us for a copy!.
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Abstract. This study offers new perspectives on the evolving trajectory of state-led nationalist discourses and their engagement with online publics by exa
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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) was officially launched at #ICA25 by Editor-in-Chief Nick Bowman. The journal welcomes submissions across a wide range of topics. I’m also pleased to join the editorial board for new beginnings. Learn more:
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🎓 I successfully defended my PhD today at Leiden University!.Huge thanks to my supervisors, Prof. @schneiderfa77 & Dr. Hwang Yih-Jye, and to colleagues at LIAS & University of Copenhagen for the incredible support. On to the next chapter! 🙌
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RT @JunLIU_UCPH: Join us #VoC# Emerging & Early Career Researchers session, June 25, 10:00-11:30 (CET) via Zoom, w. keynotes @WeiyuZ @Civic….
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ICA friends, You’re warmly invited to join us for the launch event of Global Perspectives in Communication, the new official journal of ICA. 📍 Mineral Ballroom A, Hyatt Regency Denver.🕕 Today, 6:00–7:00 PM. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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I’m honored to join the Editorial Board of Global Perspectives in Communication—the newly launched journal of the International Communication Association. We’ll have a launch for the journal during ICA—feel free to join us!. Learn more on GPC here:
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RT @LaLouLem: 🚨🚨Call for special section in Public Relations Review co-edited by @jordanmorehou & yours truly! This special section invites….
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