Yu Tao

Dr Yu Tao is an Associate Professor in Chinese Studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he teaches contemporary Chinese society and language and coordinates the Chinese Studies major. He currently serves as the Discipline Chair of Asian Studies.Dr Tao was trained in political science and sociology at Peking, Cambridge, and Oxford. His current research, centred on Global China, aims to provide theoretical insights and empirical evidence to address two interconnected questions. First, how are China’s government and governance systems adapting to and reacting within an increasingly globalised world? Second, what are the manifestations, key drivers, and perceptions of globalised Chineseness across diverse fields such as religion, education, migration, and heritage? Dr Tao's research pays particular attention to the interaction between religious groups, civic organisations and local state agencies. He also conducts research into evidence-based pedagogical innovations and broader teaching and learning matters.In addition to his academic publications in reputable English and Chinese journals, Dr Tao has also published dozens of op-ed articles in newspapers, magazines, and online platforms.Dr Tao is the China regional editor of , the flagship journal of the Asian Studies Association of Australia. He is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Royal Asiatic Society. Dr Tao welcomes proposals for doctoral research on contemporary Chinese society and politics, ideally with an emphasis on state-society relations.