Biography
Dr Olivia Cheung is Lecturer in Politics at the Department of European and International Studies.
Olivia’s research focuses on the politics and international relations of China. Her current project is on China’s global strategy. Before that, she completed a project on the Political Thought of Xi Jinping. Her research has been featured in major international media outlets.
Prior to joining King’s, she was a Research Fellow of the China Institute at SOAS, University of London. She previously taught at the University of Warwick. She obtained her DPhil from the University of Oxford.
Office hours
Tuesday: 12.30 - 13.30
Wednesday: 13.45 - 14.45
During term-time, except reading week. You can book a slot using the link here.
Research interests
- Politics and international relations of China
- Xi Jinping thought
- Comparative politics
- Authoritarianism
- International order
- Diplomacy and strategy
Teaching
5AAOB217 The Politics and Foreign Policy of China
7AAON232 China’s Global Rise: Great Power Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
PhD supervision
I welcome applications for PhD topics related to my research interests.
Events
The End of Engagement: America's China experts and U.S. strategy since 1989
Professor David M. McCourt from the University of California-Davis presents his new book 'The End of Engagement'.
Please note: this event has passed.
Events
The End of Engagement: America's China experts and U.S. strategy since 1989
Professor David M. McCourt from the University of California-Davis presents his new book 'The End of Engagement'.
Please note: this event has passed.