SHUHAN ZHANG
@shuhanzhang
International economics and China studies specialist with diplomacy, protocol, and multilingual communications expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an international economics and China studies specialist with hands-on diplomatic and protocol experience in high-stakes settings.
At the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India I drafted and proofread over 100 administrative Note Verbales, acted as interpreter and protocol liaison, and coordinated logistics for multiple ministerial delegations.
My background includes media editing at Xinhua New Media (329 edited English stories and feature contributions), HR and admin support for overseas infrastructure projects, and volunteer coordination for the Boao Forum for Asia Global Health Forum.
I bring strong bilingual communication skills (native Chinese, professional English), proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic Stata, and leadership experience managing budgets, cross-border student programs, and multi-department teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Foreign Affairs Assistant
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India
Apr 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Drafted and proofread over 100 Note Verbales and official correspondence with India's Ministry of External Affairs; acted as interpreter and protocol liaison for ministerial delegations and coordinated logistics for three ministerial-level visits.
Global Health Forum Volunteer
Boao Forum for Asia Secretariat
Apr 2019 - Jun 2019 (2 months)
Coordinated communications with international delegates and provincial officials, supported on-site protocol and logistics, and drafted post-conference communications and feedback summaries.
English News Editor
Xinhua News Agency New Media Center
Sep 2018 - Nov 2018 (2 months)
Edited and proofread 329 English news stories for Xinhua News App and authored 8 feature articles for the English column, improving clarity and audience engagement.
HR & Admin Intern
China Overseas Infrastructure Development and Investment Cor
Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 (2 months)
Conducted candidate screening and phone interviews, coordinated interview logistics, prepared weekly meeting materials for overseas branches, and translated feasibility reports for international projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts, International Economics and Asia/China Studies
2019 - 2021
Completed an M.A. in International Economics and Asia/China Studies with coursework in international political economy, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and statistical methods.
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Arts, Diplomacy; English Language and Literature
2015 - 2019
Grade: GPA: 3.8/4.0 (LL.B.); GPA: 3.88/4.0 (B.A.)
Activities and societies: University-level First-Class Scholarship (once), Second-class Scholarship (twice), Student Award of Merit (twice); Vice President & CFO of OVAL International Business Contest China Committee
Completed dual LL.B. in Diplomacy and B.A. in English Language and Literature with strong academic standing and coursework in translation, interpreting, and cross-cultural communication.
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