Dr. Nellie Chu is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Duke Kunshan University, where her extensive scholarship in cultural anthropology focuses on the interstices of labor, gender, and transnational capitalism. As an active member of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, she co-leads the Care and Gender Cluster and has served on the CSCC Advisory Board for the past three years. In collaboration with the CSCC, Dr. Chu has been leading a CSCC-funded Student Research Project titled “Live Broadcasting (Zhibo): Spectacle, Speculation, and Migrant Labor in Guangzhou’s Fast Fashion Industry,” which examines the digitalization of commerce and its impact on labor. In 2023, Dr. Chu published a book chapter titled “Prophetic Becoming: The Prosperity Doctrine in Guangzhou, China” in New World Orderings: China and the Global South, a volume edited by Carlos Rojas and Lisa Rofel. This chapter insightfully explores the interplay of faith and economic aspiration among African migrant entrepreneurs in Guangzhou. We are pleased to highlight Dr. Chu’s meticulous research, which deftly integrates cultural manifestations of digitization with the lived experiences of labor and migration. Her analytical skill reveals the complex layers behind the global narrative of the “Made in China” label, thereby enriching our understanding of the contemporary socio-economic landscape. Read More
Juntian Shen, a Global Health major from Duke Kunshan University’s Class of 2025, is one of the student leaders of the CSCC Faculty-Student Collaborative Project titled “Management of Multimorbidity among Community Residents with Hypertension and Diabetes in China”. Under the guidance of Prof. Lijing Yan, Juntian is dedicated to addressing critical health issues in China. This project employs a community empowerment approach, as recommended by WHO, to better understand and address issues of chronic disease management in urban populations.
In addition to her research involvement, Juntian was a key contributor to the CSCC’s Community Service Project “The Medical English Project,” aiding in the capacity-building of local hospital’s healthcare professionals by enhancing their English proficiency. Her active role in both research and community service reflects her commitment to practical health solutions and underscores the role of student leadership in advancing public health objectives. Our recent conversation with Juntian provided insightful reflections on her path in Global Health, the tangible impact of her work, and the individual growth she has experienced through her multifaceted role as a student-researcher and community health advocate. Read More
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