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I joined the Department of International Studies at XJTLU in early 2022.Since obtaining my Ph.D from Rice University, I have taught and conducted research at Fudan University in Shanghai. My research broadly focuses on foreign policy analysis, quantitative research methods, and big data analysis. My work has been published as peer-reviewed articles or policy reports in Chinese Journal of International Politics, Chinese Political Science Review, International Journal, S+F Sicherheit und Frieden Security and Peace, OrizzonteCina Quarterly, Religion and American Society, Fudan International Studies Review, etc. I am currently completing a book manuscript on data mining and analysis in political science.
Research interests
(Chinese) Foreign Policy Analysis
Global South
Quantitative research methods
Big data analysis
Experience
Assistant Professor, Director of Sci Po-Fudan Duel MA Program Europe and Asia in Global Affairs, School of International Relations Public Affairs, 2017-2020
Teaching
INS303
INS402
INS406
Political Game Theory
Quantitative Research Methods
Conflict and International Intervention
War and Peace in the Asia Pacific
Foreign Policy Analysis
Awards and honours
Rice Graduate Student Fellowship, 2010-2016
Best Undergraduate Fellowship, Nankai University, China,2008
Chinese National Encouragement Scholarship,2010
Best Graduate Fellowship, Nankai University, China, 2010
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D, Department of Political Science, Rice University, 2016
MA, Department of Political Science, Rice University, 2012
MA, School of Government, Nankai University, 2010
BA, School of Management, Tianjin University, 2008
BA, School of Government, Nankai University, 2008
Research areas
- (Chinese) Foreign Policy
- Global South and International Organisations
- Quantitative Research Methods
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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AI–VR-Augmented Real-Time Policy Learning Framework: Integrating Insider Experience and Analytical Judgement in Foreign Policy and Diplomacy through a Workflow-Based Simulation
Sun, F. (PI)
8/05/26 → …
Project: Internal Research Project
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Mining the Voice of the Global South: A Text-as-Data Study of G77 Speeches
Sun, F. (PI)
1/06/26 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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The Evolution of Institutional Discursive Power of Developing Countries and Its Construction in the New Era
Sun, F. (PI), 武祥 (Team member), 吴虚怀 (Team member), 周逸江 (Team member) & 蒋海然 (Team member)
1/09/20 → 31/07/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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The Rise of Populism in Europe and Its Implications for Europe-China Relations
Sun, F. (PI)
1/01/19 → 12/07/19
Project: Governmental Research Project
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中国“多边主义”对外话语的演变路径和建构逻辑——基于外交部例行记者会的大数据文本分析: The Evolution and Construction of China’s Foreign Policy Discourse on Multilateralism: A Big Data Text Analysis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Regular Press Conferences
Sun, F., 10 May 2026, (Submitted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Unity or Divergence: Rising Powers and Their Solidarity with the Global South in the United Nations General Assembly
Sun, F., 21 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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新变局下发展中国家的制度性国际话语权评估报告
Sun, F., 17 Sept 2025, 盘古智库. 30 p.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Commissioned report
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胁迫性谈判中的执行问题：因支持反政府武装引起的国际冲突
Translated title of the contribution :The Enforcement Problem in Coercive Bargaining: Interstate Conflict Over Rebel Support in Civil Wars Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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数据挖掘与政治分析: Data Mining and Political Analysis
Sun, F., 2024, 复旦大学出版社 : Fudan University Press.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Global Public Policy and Governance (Journal)
Sun, F. (Editor) & Macheda, F. (Editor)
Jun 2026Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Global Public Policy and Governance (Journal)
Sun, F. (Editor) & Macheda, F. (Editor)
Jun 2026 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Editorial work
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Mining the Voice of the Global South: A Text-as-Data Study of G77 Speeches
Sun, F. (Supervisor)
Jun 2026 → Aug 2026Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Forging the Future: Politics, Economics, and Society in Global Public Policy
Sun, F. (Organiser), Macheda, F. (Organiser), He, T. (Organiser) & Gong, L. (Organiser)
15 May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Unity or Divergence: Rising Powers and Their Solidarity with the Global South in the United Nations General Assembly
Sun, F. (Speaker)
21 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar