Dr Lina Gong joined XJTLU in 2024 as Assistant Professor. She obtained her PhD in International Relations from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She has published a number of journal articles, book chapters and edited books related to non-traditional security in Asia, China-Southeast Asia relations, and humanitarian affairs. Before joining XJTLU, she worked as a Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore and provided policy recommendations for the government of Singapore, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the United Nations.

• Non-traditional security in the Asia Pacific: Disaster relief, climate diplomacy
• China’s foreign policy: China-Southeast Asia relations, and humanitarian aid
• Southeast Asian studies: Regionalism and regional institutions
• Global Governance: Global South

• June 2024 - ongoing, Programme Director, BA International Relations, XJTLU
• April 2024 - ongoing, Assistant Professor, XJTLU 
• November 2016 - March 2024, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• July 2010 - November 2016, Research Associate, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

• INS006 Introduction to International Relations