Ph.D.  Institute of Socialism, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China (2002.7)

M.A.  Institute of Socialism, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China (1996.7)

B.A.  Department of Political Science, Nankai University, Tianjin, China (1988.7)

02/2020—Present  Professor, Doctoral Supervisor; Department of International Relations, Zhou Enlai School of Government, Nankai University

11/2016—12/2019 Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Head of the Department, Associate Dean of the School; Department of Diplomacy, School of Political Science and International Relations, Tongji University

08/2009—03/2010  Visiting Scholar; Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University

07/2003—11/2016 Professor (2005), Doctoral Supervisor (2007), Associate Head of the Department, Director of the Institute of International Relations and Global Issues, Head of Research Center for China’s Neighborhood Diplomacy and Tianjin’s Opening-up; Department of Political Science, College of Politics and Public Administration, Tianjin Normal University

11/1996—07/2003 Associate Professor (2000), Associate Director of the Institute; Institute of Socialism, Tianjin Normal University

07/1988—11/1996  Lecturer(1996); Department of Student Affairs, Tianjin Institute of Light Industry (Today: Tianjin University of Science and Technology)

Contemporary Chinese Diplomatic Thought and Practice; 

International Relations Theory and Method; 

History of Strategic Theory and Strategic Thought

Undergraduate Courses:

1. China’s Foreign Relations and Foreign Policy

2. Introduction to International Relations

3. Analysis of International Politics

Graduate Courses:

For Master students:

1. China’s Diplomatic Philosophy and Foreign Strategy

2. Research Methods of International Relations

For Ph.D. students:

1. Marxist International Relations Theory

2. Leading Issues in Political Science

Journal Articles

1. “Standing on the Right Side of History and Human Progress: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Restoration of People’s Republic of China’s Lawful Seat in UN”, Contemporary World, No. 11, 2021.

2. “What Kind of Great Power Relationship is Needed in the Changing World”, People’s Tribune, No. 29, 2021.

3. “Historic Breakthrough of China’s Road against the Logic of Western Modernization”, People’s Tribune, No. 24, 2021.

4. “On the Special Role of CPC’s External Work in Major Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics”, Contemporary World, No. 3, 2021. Reprinted in Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 8, 2021.

5. “The Good Life from the Perspective of International Politics: Connotation and Characteristics”, Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University (Social Sciences), No. 2, 2021.

6. “The Value Foundation for the Interactions between China and the World in the New Era”, Nankai Journal (Philosophy, Literature and Social Science Edition), No. 6, 2020.

7. “External Environment of China’s Development: Current Form, Future Trend and Strategic Choice”, People’s Tribune, No. 24, 2020.

8. “New Trends and New Variables of the Great Power Game”, People’s Tribune, No. 22, 2020. Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 11, 2020.

9. “The Unprecedented Change in the Past Century and the Diplomatic Leadership of CPC”, World Economics and Politics, No. 5, 2020.

10. WANG Cungang, LIU Yang. “Great Britain’s Digital Diplomacy: A Case Study of GREAT”, Forum of World Economics & Politics, No. 2, 2020.

11. “A Changing Strategic Environment for China’s Diplomacy: New Features and Trends”, Global Review, No. 1, 2020.

12. “Realize Diplomatic Transformation in Efforts of Building New-Type International Relations: A Perspective of Observing and Understanding Foreign Relations of PRC”, Contemporary World, No. 9, 2019.

13. “The Nature and Goal of the Diplomacy of the People’s Republic of China”, World Economics and Politics, No. 6, 2019. Excerpted by Xinhua Digest, No. 18, 2019.

14. “Knowing the Times, Keeping Resolution and Never Stopping Innovating: On China’s Diplomacy in Four Decades of Reform and Opening up”, Contemporary World, No. 12, 2018.

15. “A More Uncertain World, a More Certain China’s Diplomacy: The Overall Thinking on China’s Diplomacy since Reform and Opening up”, World Economics and Politics, No. 9, 2018. Reprinted by China’s Foreign Affairs (China Social Science Excellence), No. 12, 2018, and Social Sciences Digest, No. 11, 2018.

16. “The Keeping-Pace-with-the-Times Character of Marxist International Relations Theory and Its Contemporary Significance”, Chinese Journal of European Studies, No. 3, 2018. Reprinted by Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 11, 2018.

17. “Establishment and Maintenance of Strategic Trust in the Era of New Globalization: Research on Sino-Russia Relations”, International Review, No. 5, 2017.

18. “Looking for Breakthroughs in International Relations Theory: A Marxist Approach”, Foreign Affairs Review, No. 1, 2017. Reprinted by China University Academic Abstracts, No. 2, 2017; Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 6, 2017; and the Online Edition of Xinhua Digest No. 8, 2017.

19. “The Concepts of International Justice in Contemporary China”, World Economics and Politics, No. 10, 2016. Reprinted by Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 2, 2017.

20. “New Features of External Strategic Environment and the Maintenance of China's Overseas National Interests”, International Review, No. 6, 2015. Reprinted by Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 3, 2016.

21. WANG Cungang, ZHAO Yang. “Big Data and Innovation of China’s Foreign Policy-Making”, Foreign Affairs Review, No. 4, 2015.

22. “China’s Diplomatic Core Values”, World Economics and Politics, No. 5, 2015. Reprinted by China’s Foreign Affairs (China Social Science Excellence), No. 8, 2015; Xinhua Digest No. 22, 2015. Edited into The Chinese Scholarship and Discourse System: Construction and Development, Social Sciences Academic Press (CHINA), 2016.

23. “The Rough Way to Chinese Theory of International Relations: A Case Study of Qin Yaqing”, International Review, No.2, 2015.

24. WANG Cungang, ZHANG Jiaolong. “Evolution of New Transnational Violent Conflict’s Structures, Armed Drones and Norms of International War”, Forum of World Economics & Politics, No. 1, 2015.

25. Liu Yi. “The Development of Contemporary Marxist International Relations Theories and Its Practical Implications: An Interview with Professor Wang Cungang”, The Journal of International Studies, No. 4, 2014.

26. “Global Strategic Environment of China’s Diplomacy: Power Structure, International Institutions and Conceptual Interaction”, Foreign Affairs Review, No. 1, 2014. Edited into New Security Concepts and Construction of Security System, Zhang Yunling (Eds.), Social Sciences Academic Press (CHINA), 2015.

27. “Changes and Trends in International Norms”, Forum of World Economics & Politics, No. 6, 2013. Excerpted by Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 4, 2014.

28. “China’s Diplomatic Readjustment: Based on the Transformation of Economic Development Mode”, World Economics and Politics, No. 11, 2012. Reprinted by China’s Foreign Affairs (China Social Science Excellence), No. 2, 2013.

29. “The Making of Chinese Foreign Policy: A Study of Domestic Agents.” Foreign Affairs Review, No. 2, 2012.

30. “The Study of the View of the English School on International Order and Comparison with the View of Tianxia System Theory”, International Forum, No. 6, 2011.

31. “Study on Marxist Theory of International Relations and Its Sinicization: Progresses and Problems”, The Journal of International Studies, No. 3, 2011. Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 2, 2012.

32. “Track II Diplomacy and Asia-Pacific Cooperation: The Roles and Problems”, Journal of Tongji University (Social Science Edition), No. 4, 2011. Excerpted by Chinese Social Sciences Digest, No. 2, 2012.

33. WANG Cungang, SANG Xiucheng. “An Analytical Study of Buzan’s Theory of International System”, Journal of Tongji University (Social Science Edition), No. 4, 2010.

34. “Public Participation in and Influence on China’s Diplomacy: Three Cases in 2003”, Foreign Affairs Review, No. 3, 2010. Xinhua Digest, No. 17, 2010. Edited into Foreign Affairs Review 2010 (Shanghai People’s Publishing House, 2011) and Participation and Interaction: The Theory and Practice of China’s Diplomacy (World Century Publishing Corporation, 2013).

35. “Why Development of Marxist International Relations Theory is Needed”, Forum of World Economics & Politics, No. 5, 2009. Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 1, 2010. Edited into Studies on Marxist International Issues (Vol. 1, 2011), Li Shenming (Eds.), China Social Sciences Press, 2012.

36. “The Basic Approach for Developing Marxist Theory of International Relations: Cox’s Choice and Enlightenment”, International Forum, No. 1, 2009. Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 5, 2010. Edited into Studies on Marxist International Issues (Vol. 1, 2011), Li Shenming (Eds.), China Social Sciences Press, 2012.

37. “Issue Alliance: A New Way for Emerging Powers to Participate in Global Governance”, Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2015-03-11 (B03). Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 5, 2015.

38. “Historical Dimension in the Study on International Relations Theory”, Foreign Affairs Review, No. 4, 2008.

39. WANG Cungang, WANG Ruiling. “Construction of China’s Identity as a Responsible Country”, Forum of World Economics & Politics, No. 1, 2008. Reprinted by China University Academic Abstracts, No. 2, 2008.

40. “Taking Theory as Method and Turning Knowledge into Wisdom: How to Learn, Research and Apply Western International Relations Theory”, The Journal of International Studies, No. 2, 2007. Reprinted by China’s Foreign Affairs (China Social Science Excellence), No. 11, 2007.

41. “Hegemony is an Important Cause of Terrorism”, Socialist Studies, No. 4, 2006.

42. “Predicament and Causes of Present Anti-terrorism War”, Southeast Asian Studies, No. 4, 2005.

43. “What can be Used for Reference and What Should be Criticized: Reflections on Learning and Studying the English School”, Chinese Journal of European Studies, No. 4, 2005. Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 6, 2005.

44. “The Competition between Two Social Systems", Leading Journal of Ideological & Theoretical Education, No. 7, 2005. Reprinted by Socialist Theory (China Social Science Excellence), No. 10, 2005.

45. “The Communist Party’s Exercise of Ruling Power”, Socialist Studies, No. 1, 2005.

46. “Political Civilization and Chinese Diplomacy”, International Review, No. 3, 2004.

47. “Jiang Zemin’s New Security Concept and Its Successful Practice”, Theory and Modernization, No. 1, 2004. Reprinted by Deng Xiaoping Theory (China Social Science Excellence), No. 6, 2004.

48. “Globalization and Realization of Crossing over ‘Karfding Gorge’ by Socialist Countries: From the View Point of New Science and Technology Revolution”, Journal of the Party School of Tianjin Committee of the CPC, No. 6, 2003. Reprinted by Socialist Theory (China Social Science Excellence), No. 1, 2004.

49. “On Cultural Globalization”, International Review, No. 6, 2002.

50. “A Review of the Domestic and International Discussion on the Current International Pattern”, Global Review, No. 8, 2000. Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), No. 8, 2000.

Press Articles:

1. The Development of International Relations in the Reform and Opening Up. People’s Daily, 2018-07-30(Academic Edition).

2. Western Populism doesn’t Really Represent the People. People’s Daily, 2017-10-17(Theory Edition).

3. The Concept of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind Indicates the Direction of Progress of Human Civilization. People’s Daily, 2017-07-27(Theory Edition); Reprinted by HongQi WenGao, 2017(16).

4. Why should Mutual Assistance Deserve Blame? Guangming Daily, 2020-05-16(8).

5. The Deep Understanding of the Contemporary Value of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2021-09-16(5).

6. Staying True to the Basics, Exchanging, Practicing and Innovating: The Right Path for the Study of Marxist International Relations Theory in the New Era. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2020-05-14(4).

7. Building a New Type of Major-country Relations: A Theoretical Explanation. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2018-08-03(4).

8. Promoting Major Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics through Theoretical Innovation. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2018-05-31(1).

9. The Concept and Practice of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2017-12-29(6).

10. The Challenges and Responses to the Research in Diplomacy in the Omnimedia Age. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2017-08-10(4).

11. Constructing “Global International Relations” with a Global Historical Perspective. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2017-04-13(4).

12. The Chinese Road: An Alternative Way to Modernity. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2016-09-27(1).

13. Highlighting the Role of the Host Country. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2016-08-26(4).

14. The Historical Review and Future Trend of Digital Diplomacy. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2016-08-11(5).

15. The “Belt and Road” Initiative Calls for Further Area Studies. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2016-07-26(8).

16. Issue Alliance: New Ways for Emerging Powers to Engage in Global Governance. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2015-03-11(B03); Reprinted by International Politics (China Social Science Excellence), 2015(5).

17. Why did the Modi Government Snub Russia? Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2014-12-11(B02).

18. China’s Neighborhood Diplomacy: The New Layout with the Shape of the Chinese Character “介”. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2014-09-10(B01).

19. The Inheritance and Innovative Development of China’s Diplomatic Ideas. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2014-07-02(A04).

20. Four Strategic Indicators for Assessing U.S. Involvement in the South China Sea Dispute. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2014-05-13(B03).

21. Regional Strategic Games: An Important Element of Future Major Country Relations. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2013-12-11(B03).

22. A Brief Reflection on the Facts, Theories and Schools of International Relations. Chinese Social Sciences Today, 2011-09-29(12).

Monographs:

1. Strategic Environment and Chinese General Policy. Beijing: Peking University Press. 2016.

2. Globalization and the Evolution of Two Major Social Systems: A Study of Several Issues. Changchun: Jilin People’s Press. 2004.

3. Introduction to International Relations. Tianjin: Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences Press. 2000.

Co-authored Works:

1. Marxist International Relations Theory and Its Contemporary Value. Hong Kong: KaiMing Bookshop. 2021.

2. TongDeWenXueJi. Tianjin: Tianjin People Press. 2019.

3. Study on International Politics in Contemporary China. Beijing: China Social Sciences Press. 2016.

4. Why does Socialism with Chinese Characteristics Works? Tianjin: Tianjin People Press. 2014.

5. Universalism and Multiculturalism: A Study of the Cultural Roots and Relations between Hegemony and Terrorism. Beijing: People’s Publishing House. 2010.

6. Contemporary World Economy and Politics. Tianjin: Tianjin People Press. 2003.

7. Classics and New Awareness: The Evolution of the View of Socialism from Marx to Deng Xiaoping. Tianjin: Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences Press. 2000.

8. The Development Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics. Tianjin: Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences Press. 1995.

Editorial Works:

1. Collection of Papers on Teaching Reform in the School of Political Science and International Relations of Tongji University. Shanghai: Tongji University Press. 2018.

Host:

1. Shandong Province major theory and practice special key project "Research on the diplomatic leadership of the Communist Party of China" (Project No.  20awtj02-19). The project cost is 300,000 yuan RMB.
   

2. Tongji University's first-class discipline construction project: "comparative study on diplomatic decision-making mechanisms of major European countries". (no Project Number). The project cost is 300,000 yuan RMB.

3. Major social science project of Tianjin Education Commission: "Research on the new situation of big country game in South Asia and China's response strategy" (Project No.  2014zd26). The total cost of the project is 80,000 yuan RMB.

4. Tianjin philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project: "Research on the impact of public participation on China's diplomacy and Countermeasures" (Project No. tj2213-008). The project cost is 20,000 yuan RMB.

Participation:

1. Director of sub topic 1 of the major research project of Humanities and social sciences of the Ministry of education, "Research on diplomacy of a big country with Chinese characteristics" (Project No. 15jzd032). The total fund of the project is 800, 000 yuan RMB.
   

2.  Person in charge of sub topic 2 of the general project of the National Social Science Foundation "Research on Marxist International Relations Theory and its contemporary value" (Project No. 12bjg). The total fund of the project is 150, 000 yuan RMB.

3. Person in charge of sub topics 2 and 3 of the general project of the National Social Science Foundation "universalism and Multiculturalism: A Study on the cultural roots of hegemonism and terrorism" (Project No. 02bzz025). The total expenditure is 60, 000 yuan RMB.

1. 2013, Second Prize, The 13th Tianjin Outstanding Achievements in Social Sciences

2. 2012, Model of Teacher’s Professional Ethics in Tianjin

3. 2012, Model of “Teacher Pioneer” of Tianjin Education System

4. 2011, Excellent Communist Party Member of Tianjin Education System

5. 2010, Third Prize, The 12th Tianjin Outstanding Achievements in Social Sciences

6. 2006, Third Prize, The 10th Tianjin Outstanding Achievements in Social Sciences