Frances Yaping Wang

Political scientist studying media, international conflicts, authoritarian public opinion and China’s foreign relations.

Public Scholarship

  • “The Flawed Logic Behind Beijing’s Senkaku/Diaoyu Policy,” The Diplomat, May 16, 2013. Link

  • “Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay,” The Diplomat, October 23, 2012. Link

  • “Is U.S.-China Distrust Inevitable?” The Diplomat, May 1, 2012. Link

  • “The Myths Surrounding the EU and China,” The Independent, May 1, 2012. Link

  • “Missed Cues on Tibet,” South China Morning Post, February 28, 2009. Link

Media

  • Interview on my book: New Books Network Podcast

  • Interview with Faculti: Featured in a discussion with my coauthor Andrew Chubb about our article published in International Studies Quarterly. Video Link

  • “How a Rusting Warship Became the Hotspot of the South China Sea,” National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, March 8, 2024. Web Link · Video Link · Podcast

  • “Where Do Chinese Interests Stand on the RMB Issue in U.S.-China Relations?” Voice of America Television Pro and Con, June 10, 2011.

  • “The Political Risks of China’s Overseas Investments,” Voice of America Television Issues and Opinions, April 14, 2011.