Team
The Mapping Global China Initiative consists of a group of professionals with varied backgrounds and experiences, all devoted to our mission. Our team is dedicated to assisting in the utilization of data and maps, as well as collaborating with experts, to effectively communicate their research to the public. Our ultimate goal is to foster a greater comprehension of China’s global relations and presence and facilitate meaningful discussions on this vital matter.
Leadership

Maria Adele Carrai
Founder and Managing Director

Jiayong Liang
Founder and Director of Technology

Charles Chang
Director of Research

Jennifer Rudolph
Director of Education and Development
Collaborators

Maria Repnikova
Assistant Professor in Global Communication at Georgia State University

Dale Aluf
Founder of Political Mind, a think tank specializing in geostrategy, cyber politics, and China policy

David A Palmer
Professor, Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong

Michele Geraci
Head of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Movimento Indipendenza
Staff

Xiaojiao Wang
Communications and Research Manager

Bhagya Senaratne
Communications and Research

Radek Sabadka
Communications and Research


Aziz Abdullaev
Web Developer

Anna Gori
Website Designer

Sylvia Ma
Website Designer

Hideko Mitani Shen
Research Assistant

Minxin Chen
Research Assistant

Xuyan Gao
Research Assistant

Yeduo Pu
Research Assistant

Xinchen Zhao
Research Assistant