Dr. Angela Zhang

Biography

Angela Huyue Zhang is a widely recognized authority on Chinese tech regulation, having written extensively on the subject. Her book, 'Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism: Rise China Challenges Global Regulation,' was named Political Economy Book of the Year by ProMarket in 2021. Her upcoming book, 'High Wire: China Regulates Big Tech, Governs Economy,' is set to release in March 2024 and has garnered coverage from international news outlets including New York Bloomberg and MIT Tech Review. Zhang is currently researching the regulation of artificial intelligence and intends to teach and write on this topic in the coming years. Her research interests span law and economics, particularly focusing on transnational legal issues affecting businesses. Her work has been published in prominent international law reviews as well as peer-reviewed journals in various disciplines, including Management Science and China Quarterly. Zhang is a sought-after commentator on Chinese regulatory issues and has frequently contributed opinions to popular media. Prior to joining USC Gould, she taught at the University of Hong Kong, New York University School of Law, and King’s College London. Over her career, Zhang has practiced law for six years across Asia, the United States, and Europe, including roles as a bankruptcy lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York and as an antitrust attorney at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in Brussels.

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