Professor
lxfang@ruc.edu.cnProfessor in International Relations, School of International Studies, Renmin University of China; Doctoral Supervisor in International Politics
Renmin University of China, PhD in Political Science, 2003
Renmin University of China, Master in International Politics, 1995
Renmin University of China, Bachelor in International Politics, 1989
Academic advisor of “International Politics” published by Academic Information Center of Renmin University of China(2005-2010); Deputy Director(2004-2009)and Director(2014-2019)of Department of International Politics, School of International Studies, Renmin University of China.
1998.9-1999.9, visiting scholar to the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Kent, the UK (EU-China Higher Education Cooperation Project);
2003.9-2003.10, senior visiting scholar to the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, the UK (European Commission funded project);
2010.8-2011.9, visiting scholar to Cornell University, the US (the “Study Program for Young Backbone Teachers of High-Quality Universities of China ” funded by the China Scholarship Council);
2017.8-2018.8, visiting professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Kent, the UK (funded by the China Scholarship Council). In addition, Professor Fang has also visited some universities in Belgium, Italy, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Hungary, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Australia, New Zealand for short-term academic “exchanges.”
Senior Researcher and Academic Committee Member of the Centre for European Studies, Renmin University of China;
Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for China Peace and Development;
Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for EU- China Relations Research Center, Tsinghua University, China;
Council Member of Asia-Africa Development and Exchange Society of China;
Member of Chinese Association for European Studies.
European Politics and European Integration
China and Europe Relations
The European Union’s Internal and External Policies
IR Theory and Chinese Foreign Policy
Fang Lexian, European Political Integration: Theory and Practice, Renmin University of China Press, 2009. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian and Guan Xin,“Voter’s Demand, Policy Supply and the Campaign of European Right-Wing Populist Parties: Analysis Based on the Election of European Parliament in 2019,” Contemporary World and Socialism, Number 6, 2019.(in Chinese)
Fang Lexian and Yin Jiazhang, “EU Strategy on Europe-Asia Connectivity and its Implications towards EU-China Relations,” Teaching and Research, Vol.5, 2019. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, Di Chongguang, “New Advancement of EU Security and Defense Cooperation: PESCO and its Implications,” Contemporary World and Socialism, No.3, 2018.
Fang Lexian, Guan Kongwen, “Elements for a New EU Strategy on China: Policy Implications and Trend,” Peace and Development, 2017, Vol.4. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, Jiang Shi-qi, “Refugee Crisis:EU’s Reactions and Challenges,” Journal of Tongji University(Social Science Section), vol.2, 2016. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, “EU Cultural Diplomacy Strategy and it’s Implications to EU-China Relations,” Teaching and Research, Vol.12, 2013. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, “European Think Tank Recent cognition toward China:A case of ECFR,” Forum of World Economics and Politics, vol. 1, 2012. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, “New Expectations on EU-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” Peace and Development, Vol. 4, 2011. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, “Historical Institutionalism and its explanations of European Integration,” Teaching and Research, vol.6, 2010. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, Multi-Dimensional Implications of Globalization and Rethinking, Forum of World Economics and Politics, Vol.2, 2010. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, x`“Climate Changes Agenda in EU-China Relations:Evolution and implications,” Contemporary International Relations, vol.11, 2008. (in Chinese)
Fang Lexian, “Structure of International System and International Stability: A Review of Contending Assumptions,” Teaching and Research, 2006, Vol.6. (in Chinese)
For Undergraduates:
Introduction to International Politics (Chinese)
Foreign Policy Analysis (Chinese)
Subject-based English Translation in IR (English and Chinese)
For Postgraduates:
International Relations Theory (Chinese)
EU-China Relations (Chinese)
For PhD Candidates:
Regional and Country-specific Studies Seminar (co-teaching with other colleagues, Chinese)
Advanced Studies Seminar on Political Science (co-teaching with other colleagues, Chinese)
Mainly in European Studies (especially EU internal and external policies, EU external relations, and its major member states foreign policy), China-Europe relations, IR theory, and foreign policy of Contemporary China