Jane Duckett
@j-duckett.bsky.social
Professor, Director of the Scottish Centre for China Research, University of Glasgow, Scotland. Chinese politics, local government, social and health policy.
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Jane Duckett
@j-duckett.bsky.social
· Jul 16
Can social media shift policy - even in authoritarian regimes? @anaineslanger.bsky.social, Hua Wang & @j-duckett.bsky.social explore how China strategically responded to online #COVID19 concerns. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/2iIgCGm
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
So glad to announce that our paper on social media and policy change in China is now published in Political Studies and available open access.
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"a decision by the university not to publish a final phase of the research... was communicated to the National Security Service..." "China is not believed to have an organisation named National Security Service, so it is not clear who the individuals were".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"a decision by the university not to publish a final phase of the research... was communicated to the National Security Service..." "China is not believed to have an organisation named National Security Service, so it is not clear who the individuals were".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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1/10
NYT: "China has offset the decline from America with breathtaking speed. Shipments to other parts of the world have surged this year, demonstrating that China’s manufacturing dominance will not be easily slowed."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
NYT: "China has offset the decline from America with breathtaking speed. Shipments to other parts of the world have surged this year, demonstrating that China’s manufacturing dominance will not be easily slowed."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
China’s Global Exports Continue to Grow Despite Trump Tariffs (Gift Article)
As Trump has imposed steep tariffs on China, American importers are buying much less. But China has offset the decline from the United States with breathtaking speed.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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NYT: "China has offset the decline from America with breathtaking speed. Shipments to other parts of the world have surged this year, demonstrating that China’s manufacturing dominance will not be easily slowed."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
NYT: "China has offset the decline from America with breathtaking speed. Shipments to other parts of the world have surged this year, demonstrating that China’s manufacturing dominance will not be easily slowed."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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European Parliament's foreign affairs committee has a new draft China position paper. Recommendations for Council / Commission
"Regard China as a decisive enabler of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and strongly reiterate condemnation of China’s support"
"Regard China as a decisive enabler of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and strongly reiterate condemnation of China’s support"
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
European Parliament's foreign affairs committee has a new draft China position paper. Recommendations for Council / Commission
"Regard China as a decisive enabler of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and strongly reiterate condemnation of China’s support"
"Regard China as a decisive enabler of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and strongly reiterate condemnation of China’s support"
Please do join what promises to be a fascinating China Centre seminar with Joseph Torigian, who will be talking about his new book on Xi Jinping’s father. This Wednesday at 4pm UTC+1 — in person (Glasgow) and online (hybrid).
Delighted that Joseph Torigian (@josephtorigian.bsky.social) will be joining us in Glasgow for
our Scottish Centre for China Research seminar series.
Join us! Wed 8 Oct 4pm UK time
To join online register via link at:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
our Scottish Centre for China Research seminar series.
Join us! Wed 8 Oct 4pm UK time
To join online register via link at:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping
Seminar by Dr Joseph Torigian, American University in Washington & University of Michigan, 8 October 2025
www.gla.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Please do join what promises to be a fascinating China Centre seminar with Joseph Torigian, who will be talking about his new book on Xi Jinping’s father. This Wednesday at 4pm UTC+1 — in person (Glasgow) and online (hybrid).
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Excited that Scottish Centre for China Research (SCCR) will host @andreaghiselli.bsky.social for a talk “Discussing How We Understand and Study Chinese Foreign Policy”
When: Tuesday Sept 30th 4pm U.K. time
Join us online by registering at:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
When: Tuesday Sept 30th 4pm U.K. time
Join us online by registering at:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Discussing How We Understand and Study Chinese Foreign Policy
Seminar by Dr Andrea Ghiselli, University of Exeter, 30 September 2025
www.gla.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Excited that Scottish Centre for China Research (SCCR) will host @andreaghiselli.bsky.social for a talk “Discussing How We Understand and Study Chinese Foreign Policy”
When: Tuesday Sept 30th 4pm U.K. time
Join us online by registering at:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
When: Tuesday Sept 30th 4pm U.K. time
Join us online by registering at:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
From Caixin Global: China’s Top Court Reaffirms Worker Rights in Social Insurance Disputes, generating widespread debate open.substack.com/pub/caixinch...
Cover Story: China’s Top Court Reaffirms Worker Rights in Social Insurance Disputes
Judges declare invalid agreements that let companies skip employee payments for benefits
open.substack.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
From Caixin Global: China’s Top Court Reaffirms Worker Rights in Social Insurance Disputes, generating widespread debate open.substack.com/pub/caixinch...
Excellent response from Prof Zeng Jinghan (formerly University of Lancaster) to the recent report on the ‘crisis’ in China Studies inthe UK. Right on the nail. www.scmp.com/opinion/worl...
Opinion | London must look within, not towards Beijing, to fix academic woes
Instead of worrying about political interference from abroad, UK higher education administrators should deal with institutional decay at home.
www.scmp.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Excellent response from Prof Zeng Jinghan (formerly University of Lancaster) to the recent report on the ‘crisis’ in China Studies inthe UK. Right on the nail. www.scmp.com/opinion/worl...
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Please share this thread. It is important that political scientists, in Europe and across the world, understand why EPSS exists and why we are encouraging people to attend our inaugural conference, in Belfast next June.
EPSA have announced that they will hold a conference in July 2026.
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
😵💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.
👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.
A short 🧵
August 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Please share this thread. It is important that political scientists, in Europe and across the world, understand why EPSS exists and why we are encouraging people to attend our inaugural conference, in Belfast next June.
Reposted by Jane Duckett
Amid rising U.S.-India tensions over tariffs and Pakistan ties, Modi’s planned visit to China signals a diplomatic reset that could reshape alliances and regional dynamics in Asia ahead of the SCO summit.
Indian Prime Minister to Visit China as Tensions with U.S. Rise
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, will visit China for the first time in seven years. Modi will travel to Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in late August. The announc...
chinaglobalsouth.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Amid rising U.S.-India tensions over tariffs and Pakistan ties, Modi’s planned visit to China signals a diplomatic reset that could reshape alliances and regional dynamics in Asia ahead of the SCO summit.
China’s cyber-abuse scandal: is the government unwilling to crack down on exploitation of women online?
August 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
China’s cyber-abuse scandal: is the government unwilling to crack down on exploitation of women online?
“China’s government spending has pivoted toward social welfare to a degree unseen for at least a generation” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China’s Social Spending Hits Highest Level in Nearly Two Decades
China’s government spending has pivoted toward social welfare to a degree unseen for at least a generation, as it runs a record budget deficit with a focus on boosting consumption to cushion the blow ...
www.bloomberg.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“China’s government spending has pivoted toward social welfare to a degree unseen for at least a generation” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Pressures on China’s public health insurance programme continue to grow open.substack.com/pub/caixinch...
Millions Drop Out of Key Health Insurance Plan in China
The program lost nearly 16 million members last year as local-level deficits emerge, highlighting financial and demographic pressures on the nation’s vast social safety net
open.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Pressures on China’s public health insurance programme continue to grow open.substack.com/pub/caixinch...
So glad to announce that our paper on social media and policy change in China is now published in Political Studies and available open access.
Can social media shift policy - even in authoritarian regimes? @anaineslanger.bsky.social, Hua Wang & @j-duckett.bsky.social explore how China strategically responded to online #COVID19 concerns. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/2iIgCGm
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So glad to announce that our paper on social media and policy change in China is now published in Political Studies and available open access.
Fascinating piece from Caixin Global on China’s ongoing real estate crisis. It is far from over. open.substack.com/pub/caixinch...
Cover Story: Developers Impose Deeper ‘Haircuts’ on Creditors in Latest Debt Overhauls
"China’s spiraling property slump sends developers down path of radical debt restructuring
open.substack.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Fascinating piece from Caixin Global on China’s ongoing real estate crisis. It is far from over. open.substack.com/pub/caixinch...
China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague
June 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague
Chinese Labor Rights Group Led by Former Tiananmen Protest Leader Closes www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
Chinese Labor Rights Group Led by Former Tiananmen Protest Leader Closes
www.nytimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Chinese Labor Rights Group Led by Former Tiananmen Protest Leader Closes www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
Interesting FT analysis — state property developers increasingly dominate ig.ft.com/china-proper...
How the state is propping up China’s housing market
As the government struggles to ease a real estate crisis, state-owned developers have been buying up land
ig.ft.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Interesting FT analysis — state property developers increasingly dominate ig.ft.com/china-proper...
Wow!
Have your undersea #cables been cut recently? A Newsweek review of Chinese-language patent applications shows that engineers in #China invented devices to sever such cables quickly and cheaply:
Exclusive—Chinese patents reveal aim to cut undersea cables
Patent applications showed that Chinese scientists had been devising ways for severing undersea cables
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Wow!
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