Wang Fan

Wang Fan, born in Shenyang, Liaoning, in 1963, holds a doctorate in law and is a professor and doctoral supervisor at China Foreign Affairs University, where he previously served as president. His research focuses on China-US relations, Chinese diplomacy, international security and great-power strategy. His academic writing is marked by a broad strategic perspective, analyzing real-world issues through great-power rivalry and regional dynamics, as seen in works such as The Great Transformation: China's Diplomatic Strategic Choices and US East Asian Policy. He also writes popular history and culture, attending to the fate of ordinary people under prefectural and county governance, and has edited suspense stories and collections of curious knowledge, reflecting wide-ranging interests and a commitment to making ideas accessible. Public information about his life is limited, but his works show a style that balances scholarly depth with readability for general readers.