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Weiquan Chen

20242024

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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

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

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):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  5. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  6. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

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