Stanford University

Research

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Research
We focus on empirical work to bridge the divide between academic research and the real-life policies guiding US-China relations.

Recent Publications

Association Between Psychological Symptoms and Dietary Diversity Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Rural Areas of Western China

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Association Between Psychological Symptoms and Dietary Diversity Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Rural Areas of Western China
Journal Articles
March 2026

The Acceptability and Appropriateness of Delivering Postnatal Mental Health Support at Community Health Centers

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The Acceptability and Appropriateness of Delivering Postnatal Mental Health Support at Community Health Centers
Journal Articles
March 2026

Political Censorship in Large Language Models Originating from China

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Political Censorship in Large Language Models Originating from China
Journal Articles
February 2026
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Empiricism is the cornerstone of our work.

We combine access to unique datasets developed in house or in partnership with colleagues in China with cutting edge analytical methodology in the social sciences to produce path-breaking research and insights on China’s economy.