Mr Chen Yang

Overview

My name is Chen YANG, a PhD student in the School of Modern Languages. My research aims to investigate how Chinese state agencies use international co-production documentaries as a strategy of cultural diplomacy, offering an analysis of the nature and impact of such films as vehicles for cross-cultural communication and national image-making. 

From 2012 to 2018, I completed two bachelor's degrees at Shandong University of Arts and Griffith University, and a master's degree at the University of Technology, Sydney, they were all related to film production and media studies. My study experience in different cultural backgrounds of China and Australia has given me a certain understanding of Chinese and Western humanistic culture, film culture, film technology and many other aspects. 

Right after I graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney, I cherished the opportunity to work in China Report with China International Publishing Group as a film and television program director and producer. I have produced more than fifteen international foreign-oriented publicity films, three of them won Chinese national awards, including international co-production documentaries and short videos.