Assistant Research Fellow, Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College
PhD Candidate in International Chinese Language Education, Beijing Language and Culture University
Member, International Society for Chinese Language Teaching
Member, Chinese Society of Overseas Chinese History
Graduate Supervisor for International Chinese Education, Nanyang Normal University
Since 2008, Zhang has leveraged his interdisciplinary expertise through positions at China News Service and Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College, conducting extensive work in international migration, overseas Chinese communities, Chinese heritage education, and international Chinese language education. His research spans news reporting, editorial leadership, publishing, and academic scholarship.
Key Academic Contributions
- Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Heart, Strength, Star: Overseas Chinese and the Republic – Chinese Media Perspectives on Global Chinese Communities
- Contributing Author to The General History of World Chinese: Chinese Media Volume
- Lead Researcher for three ministerial-level projects commissioned by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council
- Principal Investigator of a major research initiative at Beijing Chinese Language College
- Author of peer-reviewed articles in Qiushi Journal, People’s Tribune, Chinese Social Sciences Today, CPPCC Daily, and People’s Daily Overseas Edition (first/second author)
- Produced over 1 million Chinese characters of journalistic and analytical content during his tenure at China News Service, with 100+ publications cited as scholarly references
Leadership & Public Service
First Secretary of Village Party Committee | Qinglong County, Guizhou
(July 2019 – July 2021)
- Awarded “Outstanding Provincial First Secretary in Poverty Alleviation” for these efforts
- Spearheaded poverty alleviation through educational initiatives, industrial development, and e-commerce solutions
- Established Sanbao Children’s Library to advance educational equity
- Revitalized rural industries while bridging the urban-rural digital divide through internet-enabled programs
- Catalyzed community development via strategic digital technology adoption
