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Personal profile
Weiquan Chen is a PhD candidate at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China. Motivated by a commitment to the sustainable development of the planet and humanity, his research interests lie in policy transfer, water governance, and the innovative “chief’s idea” framework in China. His ongoing doctoral research focuses on China’s River Chief System, a policy aimed at enhancing water governance, exploring its mechanisms of transfer, and examining its potential for conceptual spillover in broader governance contexts.
Research interests
Policy Transer, River Chief System, Water Governance, Carbon Emission Trading
Teaching
INS106 East and Southeast Asia: The Pacific Century (TA)
INS103 World History: Twentieth Century to Today (TA)
INS410 Transnational Corporations and Global Challenges (TA)
INS411 Globalization and Regionalization (TA)
INS415 Global Environmental Policy (TA)
Awards and honours
January 2025 - Present - University of Liverpool & Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University PhD Scholarship
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master of Arts, The University of Liverpool
6 Sept 2022 → 20 Mar 2024
Award Date: 15 Apr 2024
Bachelor, Bachelor of Commerce, Monash University
21 Feb 2019 → 30 Nov 2021
Award Date: 15 Dec 2021
Keywords
- JA Political science (General)
Person Types
- Students
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Research output
- 1 Article
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Exploring the spatial spillover effects of climate mitigation policies on the upgrading of industrial structure: Evidence from 31 provinces of China
Chen, W., Liu, Y. & Liu, Y., Aug 2024, In: Environmental Challenges. 16, 100963.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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1st International Seminar on Environmental Studies
Chen, W. (Organiser)
22 Oct 2025 → 24 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Beyond Rivers: The Policy Transfer and Institutionalization of the N-Chief System in China
Chen, W. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Examining the spatial relationship between pilot carbon trading policies and industrial structure: Insights from provincial panel data
Weiquan Chen (Speaker)
31 May 2024 → 1 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar