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

Mental Well-Being in Rural Schools: Can Regular Teachers Effectively Teach Mental Health Courses and Improve Students’ Mental Health?

Author(s)
Mental Well-Being in Rural Schools: Can Regular Teachers Effectively Teach Mental Health Courses and Improve Students’ Mental Health?
Journal Articles
August 2026

Care Under Strain: Caregiver Mental Health and Early Childhood Development in Rural China

Author(s)
  • Lei Wang,
  • Chuhan Tang,
  • Kaiwen Guo,
  • Victoria Tang,
  • Tiffany Zhu,
  • Vivian Zhang,
  • Sophia Li,
  • Amelie Ibel,
  • Anabelle Lin,
  • Scott Rozelle
Care Under Strain: Caregiver Mental Health and Early Childhood Development in Rural China
Journal Articles
July 2026

Effects of a 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of Parenting Centers on Caregiver Mental Health in Rural China

Author(s)
Effects of a 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of Parenting Centers on Caregiver Mental Health in Rural China
Journal Articles
May 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.