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Isaac | 曾智宁
@zznstudies.bsky.social
China, International Finance, Emerging Markets, BRI—Cornell BA, Oxford MSc—PHL/NYC
Bluesky is breath of fresh air. I've found the quality of discourse (at least about China) is so much healthier and more nuanced here as opposed to the other site. What a great time to start my engagement with social media-based scholarship.
May 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Oh hey look, that's me!
We have a new social media manager, and I'd like to introduce myself! My name is Isaac. A Cornell and Oxford grad, I work in Chinese intnl finance, lending, and the BRI. I worked with Juliet in undergrad and have the pleasure of joining her team again! Excited to keep you all up to date on BRI news.
April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It’s such a pleasure be back to working alongside
@profjulietlu.bsky.social
as the Social Media Manager for her amazing podcast,
@beltandroadpod.bsky.social!

Here’s my first post—followers should expect 2/3 posts a week to help them keep up to date with the Belt and Road Initiative.
As Xi continues on his tour of SEA (presumably to strengthen relations with China’s neighbours after Trump’s tariffs), it seems that various BRI and infrastructure projects are being touted as hallmarks of Chinese-SEA relations.
thediplomat.com/2025/04/chin...
China’s Xi Hails Ties With Indonesia Ahead of Southeast Asia Tour
The Chinese leader will this week visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, where he will attempt to contrast China’s steady economic engagement with the volatility of the current U.S. administration.
thediplomat.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM