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- Office Address
- School/Department
- School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History
Biography
Xudong Zhu is a PhD candidate in International History at the University of Aberdeen. His research examines statecraft, grand strategy, and great-power competition, with a focus on applying historical and geopolitical frameworks to contemporary challenges in global security and international institutions. He is a postgraduate member of the Royal Historical Society (RHS) and a member of the Association of Chinese Political Studies (ACPS).
He holds an MA in American Studies from Heidelberg University and an LLB in Diplomacy from Jilin University. This academic training underpins his interdisciplinary approach to international history and policy. Recently, he has taught on modern European history, received recognition in the 2025 China Focus Essay Contest, and contributed to initiatives that enhance the international student experience at the University of Aberdeen.
He welcomes opportunities for research collaboration, speaking engagements, and policy-oriented projects.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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Intern, Experience, Engagement & Wellbeing
University of Aberdeen | 4 June – 8 August 2025Contributed to enhancing the international student experience:
- Conducted research on the study journeys of international students (UG, PGT, ISC/Language Centre) and developed roadmaps.
- Promoted communication between university departments.
- Assisted in the production of welcome videos aimed at orienting new international students.
- External Memberships
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Royal Historical Society, Postgraduate Member (From 2025)
Association of Chinese Political Studies, Member (From 2025)
Latest Publications
How to maintain a balance in the intricate pas de trois among China, US and EU
The Trilateral Interactions: China, the US, and the EU on Tensions, Competition, and Cooperation. Li, Z., Marek, H., Yan, S. (eds.). 1st Edition edition. Routledge, pp. 69-82, 14 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003736554-8
Beyond Divide and Rule: Advocating a Respect-Based Chinese Policy Toward the European Union
Contributions to Conferences: Papers
Prizes and Awards
2025
Jimmy Carter Prize, Runner-up
China Focus Essay Contest, 2025
Essay: “Trump As the (In)advertent Harbinger of a New Transatlantic Security Architecture: Europe’s Autonomy as a Bulwark Against Chinese Influence” - Research
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Research Specialisms
- International History
- International Relations
- American Studies
- European Studies
- Chinese Studies
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Knowledge Exchange
Contributing Writer, U.S.-China Perception Monitor (中美印象), The Carter Center.
https://zmyx.info/author/zhu-xudong/ - Teaching
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Courses
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Non-course Teaching Responsibilities
From Washington to Peking: History of the Early Interactions Between the United States and China
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA)
Summer semester, 2023 - Publications
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How to maintain a balance in the intricate pas de trois among China, US and EU
The Trilateral Interactions: China, the US, and the EU on Tensions, Competition, and Cooperation. Li, Z., Marek, H., Yan, S. (eds.). 1st Edition edition. Routledge, pp. 69-82, 14 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003736554-8
Beyond Divide and Rule: Advocating a Respect-Based Chinese Policy Toward the European Union
Contributions to Conferences: Papers
