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Research interests
Social Sciences - Institution building and regime transition
Social Sciences - Chinese domestic politics
Position Held
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Political Science, PhD, Stanford University
2001
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Detecting Social and Political Desirability in Hong Kong Public Opinion Surveys
CAI, Y. (PI) & TANG, W. (CoPI)
1/01/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Social Organizations and Peasant Militancy: The Case of the Chinese Famine
CAI, Y. (PI)
1/01/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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State and Conflict Resolution in China: The Case of Medical Disputes
CAI, Y. (PI)
1/01/17 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
Research output
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Inequality Attribution and Political Participation: Survey Evidence from Hong Kong
Cai, Y. & Hung, J. S. Y., 2 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of East Asian Studies. p. 1-28 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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After the Dust Settled: Online Participation and Adaptation in Hong Kong
Cai, Y., Lim, H., Huang, A. & Hui, K. L., 2025, In: Journal of Contemporary China. 34, 154, p. 707-725 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Protesters and Tactical Escalation
Cai, Y., 2025, The Umbrella Movement: Civil Resistance and Contentious Space in Hong Kong. Taylor and Francis, p. 209-232 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/Report › Book Chapter › peer-review
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Religion and Trust in Hong Kong
Cai, Y. & Hung, S. Y., 1 Sept 2024, In: China Quarterly. 259, p. 611-628 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Cooperative Citizens Tip Providers and Cyberspace Management in China
Cai, Y., 1 Jun 2023, In: Asian Survey. 63, 3, p. 407-433 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Fiscal Pressure and Fine Collection
CAI, Y. (Invited speaker) & HUANG, X. (Contributor)
16 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed