Junjie Zhang is a PhD Candidate in Digital Economy at Shanghai International Studies University and a Young Research Fellow (Special Appointment) at the Institute of National Strategy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. As a China-focused scholar, his expertise centers on Chinese digital trade policy, Sino-EU/Sino-US technological and economic interactions, and China’s role in global governance—with a particular focus on translating complex Chinese policy and geopolitical dynamics for international audiences. Junjie is a frequent commentator on Chinese affairs for media outlets: he was interviewed by South Korea’s major newspaper Khan News (January 2026) as a Chinese expert, analyzing China’s stance on global tech governance. He has also published op-eds and policy analyses in prominent C...