ABOUT
Greetings! My name is Xiangxue Zheng, but I also go by Magic or MG. I was raised in Zhongshan, a southern city in Guangdong, China, named after the nation's father, Sun Yat-sen.
I am a China-focused analyst, my research interest lies in Sino-US relations, the Chinese political economy, and technology development.
I am also a photographer, as you can view in the 'Gallery' section where some of my photographic works are presented.
I speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and English and am intermediate in Japanese. I am based in Washington D.C.
Education
2021-2023
MA in International Relations
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Concentrations: Eurasian Studies, China Studies, Development, Climate & Sustainability, International Economics and Finance
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Capstone Project: Identifying Opportunities for Climate Resilience Across the Water/Energy/Agriculture Nexus in Central Asia
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​Honors: Summer Internship Fund; 2022 SAIS Perspectives Photo Contest Winner - First Place
2017-2021
BA in Finance
Yunnan University of Finance & Economics
2017-2021
BA in Financial Services
Edinburgh Napier Univeristy
Thesis: Research on the Influence of Family Factors on the Allocation of Household Financial Assets
Selective Coursework: Planning Personal Finance, Financial Services Decision Making and Planning, Management of Financial Institutions