SUMMARY:
The Center for China Analysis (CCA) is part of the Asia Society Policy Institute, a think- and do- tank with a policy-solving mandate that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security and diplomacy; trade, investment, and innovation; climate and energy; and society, technology, and public health.
Established in 2022, CCA is committed to decoding China's complexities with an "inside-out" approach by offering evidence-based, independent, and policy-relevant analyses with a balanced, holistic, and human-centered focus, covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy and the environment; society, public health, and education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Tracking, synthesizing, and producing forward-looking analysis on:
* major trends in China's tech development, including AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and broader innovation policy;
* China's evolving policy toolkit and sources of leverage, including data governance, rare earth export controls, and industrial policy;
* macroeconomic developments;
* bureaucratic incentive reforms, local policy initiatives, and their traction;
* policy toward the corporate sector, including private firms, multinationals, and SOEs.
* Assisting in organizing roundtables and other events, including preparing agendas and drafting post-event readouts;
* Drafting and proofreading social media communications for the pillar's outputs, including but not limited to newsletters, podcasts, videos, and research papers.
* Supporting research activities, including data analysis, data visualization, fact-checking, proofreading, and related tasks;
* Collaborating on short- and long-term projects with other branches and divisions within or outside CCA;
* Performing additional administrative and research-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Candidates are expected to commit to a minimum of 18 hours per week for a period of at least 12 weeks;
* Current graduate student or advanced undergraduate, preferably with a focus on economics, emerging technology, Chinese studies, or related fields;
* Prior experience with quantitative analysis is preferred but not required;
* Native or near-native fluency in both English and Chinese, with demonstrated excellence in translation, writing, and editing;
* Strong interest in China's economic and technological policies, as well as its contemporary political landscape;
* Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines;
* Strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in locating, assessing, and synthesizing policy information;
* Exceptional attention to detail, organizational capabilities, and critical thinking;
* Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work (international students are encouraged to apply).
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/summer-intern-asia-society-policy-institute-center-china-analysis-economy-and-technology