Visiting Scholars

The Institute for US-China Issues invites applications from scholars doing research on US-China relations for Visiting Scholar status at the Institute. The Institute provides office space, access to the OU library system, as well as photocopying, telephone, and mailing privileges. Scholars are typically on campus between six months and a year, and are expected to give a talk on their research while here. They are also expected to work with the Director and actively participate in the Institute’s scholarly activities.

Yuanling LIU

Yuanling Liu (刘元玲) is currently (August 2008 to February 2009) a visiting scholar at the OU Institute for US-China Issues. Liu comes from Renmin University of China in Beijing. She received a BA in Educational Psychology in Yantai Normal University, and an MA in International Relations from Renmin University of China. She is currently finishing her PhD at Renmin University of China. Liu has published several articles in the Chinese academic journals, and has written several book chapters.

Yuanling Liu’s work focuses on China’s energy security, with an emphasis on the relationship between Chinese and American energy security strategies.

Xiaoqin SHI

Xiaoqin SHI (师小芹) was a visiting scholar at the OU Institute for US-China Issues from February to July 2008. Shi was from Peking University and the Academy of Military Sciences, both in Beijing, China. She received a BA in history from Beijing Normal University, and an MA in International Studies from the College of International Studies, Nanjing, and was finishing her PhD at Peking University. Shi is co-editor of Strategic Reviews (Beijing, 2003), and has written several book chapters.

Xiaoqin Shi’s work focuses on Asia-Pacific security, especially the issue of maritime power and security in the Asia-Pacific. Her current work explores the security implications of the simultaneous rise of multiple sea powers in the 21st century Asia-Pacific.