Beau James is a PhD candidate in East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona. He also earned his MA in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Arizona. The primary focus of his MA thesis was China's use of soft power in the Middle East. For his PhD research, he has focused on the Abrahamic religions in China, as well as the impact of religious institutions on Chinese Communist Party authority. As a secondary area of interest, Beau researches China's international relations policies, exploring the challenges China faces in establishing itself as a regional and global power. Beyond his academic experiences, Beau lived in China as a Peace Corps Volunteer, teaching at Leshan Teachers College in Sichuan province. He continues volunteering while at the University of Arizona as part of the Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows program.
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