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Xianwen Kuang (Guangzhou, 1980) has been employed at Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University (XJTLU) since August 2014. He received a PhD degree in Journalism from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in April, 2014 and a MSc in Asian Studies from Lund University in June 2010. His main research interests include journalism, media framing, the international communication of cultural heritages and Internet governance. He has published research papers and books on collective action and on news production. Before joining XJTLU, Xianwen Kuang has lived and worked in China, Sweden, Kenya, Denmark and the Netherlands as professional journalist and researcher. He has also taught UG and PG courses in journalism and research methods at both SDU and XJTLU.
Research interests
Journalism
News production
News effects
Framing analysis
Internet governance
Experience
Visiting Scholar, Center for the Study of Contemporary China, Duke Kunshan University - March - May, 2023
Visiting Researcher, Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR), University of Amsterdam - 2013 to 2013
PhD Research Fellow, University of Southern Denmark - 2011 to 2013
Intern, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - 2009 to 2009
Journalist, HKSG Media Ltd. - 2004 to 2008
Teaching
COM406 Research methods in Communication
COM340 Investigative Journalism
COM261 Qualitative Research Methods
COM221 Research Methods in Media and Communication
COM401 Global Media Cultures
COM112 Investigative Journalism
COM108 Global Journalism
COM105 Journalism Theory and Practice
Awards and honours
Creativity Award, 2018, Dentsu Innovation Laboratory, Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges，Ministry of Education， Peoples Republic of China
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark - 2014
M.S. , Lund University, Lund, Sweden - 2010
B.A. , Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China - 2003
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- Staff
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Traditional Chinese Medicine as Science or Cultural Heritage? China’s Overseas Promotion Strategies and Involvement of Actors since the Launch of the BRI
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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To Use or Not to Use? A Relational Approach to ICTs as Repertoire of Contention
1/01/22 → 31/12/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Effect Size Reporting and Interpreting Practices in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Academic Journals: A survey of two discipline
1/09/20 → 29/02/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Communicating Public Health Emergencies in Suzhou: A Case of COVID-19
1/04/20 → 31/10/20
Project: Governmental Research Project
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From Mythologicalization to Stigmatization of Dongbei? An Analysis of North-East China’s News Media Representations
Wu, K. & Kuang, X., 2024, Identity, Space, and Everyday Life in Contemporary Northeast China. Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Identity, Space, and Everyday Life in Contemporary Northeast China
Chen, Z. T. (ed.), Han, J. (ed.), Kuang, X. (ed.) & Liu, X. (ed.), Jan 2024, Palgrave Macmillan. 310 p.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Book › peer-review
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Introduction
Chen, Z. T., Han, J., Kuang, X. & Liu, X., Jan 2024, Identity, Space, and Everyday Life in Contemporary Northeast China.. Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Shaping and reshaping narratives: Media coverage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games
Kuang, X. & Zhang, X., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Current Chinese Affairs.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Uncertainty avoidance, news genres and framing of Traditional Chinese Medicine: a content analysis of news from seven countries
Tang, J., Kuang, X. & Wei, R., 2024, In: Journal of Transcultural Communication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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“We are fans, but also female workers prioritizing data”: Affective Labor of Chinese Fans Intertwined with Datafication, Subjectivity, and Exploitation
Wei Lu (Speaker) & Xianwen Kuang (Speaker)
30 Jun 2024 → 4 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Panel “Post-capitalism and Subjectivities” at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) 2024 Annual Conference
Xianwen Kuang (Chair)
30 Jun 2024 → 4 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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On the difficulties of "rising from humble beginnings to success" in China: An analysis on how Chinese news organizations discuss social justice issues
Xianwen Kuang (Speaker)
30 Jun 2024 → 4 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Panel “News Discourse and Political Communication (1)” at the International Conference on Chinese News Discourse in the Digital Era
Xianwen Kuang (Chair)
13 Jun 2024 → 14 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Media Type and News Framing across Issues: A Comparative Perspective
Xianwen Kuang (Keynote speaker)
13 Jun 2024 → 14 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote Speech