Olivia Cheung
Lecturer in Politics · Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy · King's College London
Quick answer: Olivia Cheung is Lecturer in Politics at King's College London. Olivia Cheung shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Dr Cheung welcomes applications for PhD topics related to her research interests.
Research interests
Dr Cheung is working on research projects on Chinese politics and foreign policy, international orders, and the comparative study of ideology, strategy, and statecraft. Her research interests include:
- Politics and foreign policy of China
- Rising powers
- International orders
- Political ideas, ideologies, and worldviews
- Strategies and statecraft
Selected publications (since 2023)
Books:
China’s Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping (Oxford University Press, 2026), co-authored with Steve Tsang
The Political Thought of Xi Jinping (Oxford University Press, 2024), co-authored with Steve Tsang. For Polish translation, see Myśl polityczna Xi Jinpinga (Instytut Myśli Politycznej im. Gabriela Narutowicza, 2026).
Factional-Ideological Conflicts in Chinese Politics: To the Left or to the Right? (Amsterdam University Press, 2023; Routledge, 2025)
Journal Articles:
“Damage Limitation: How China and Russia Try to Mitigate Europe's Geopolitical Distancing,” International Affairs 102, no. 3 (2026): 1041–1061, co-authored with Luis Simón
“Authors’ Response: Policy Implications of Xi Jinping Thought for China and the World,” Asia Policy 19, no. 4 (2024): 245–49, co-authored with Steve
Frequently asked questions
Is Olivia Cheung hiring PhD students at King's College London?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Olivia Cheung's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr Cheung welcomes applications for PhD topics related to her research interests..
What does Olivia Cheung research?
Dr Cheung is working on research projects on Chinese politics and foreign policy, international orders, and the comparative study of ideology, strategy, and statecraft. Her research interests include:
- Politics and foreign policy of China
- Rising powers
- International orders
- Political ideas, id
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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