Location: Washington, D.C., New York, or Remote
Department: Center for China Analysis
Reports to: Fellow on Chinese Economy
Job Type: Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Overtime-Eligible)
Compensation: $17.95/hour-$18.40/hour
Schedule: May - August 2025
Summary
The Center for China Analysis (CCA) is part of the Asia Society Policy Institute, a think- and do- tank with a policy-solving mandate that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security and diplomacy; trade, investment, and innovation; climate and energy; and society, technology, and public health.
Established in 2022, CCA is committed to decoding China's complexities with an "inside-out" approach by offering evidence-based, independent, and policy-relevant analyses with a balanced, holistic, and human-centered focus, covering Chinese domestic politics; economy and technology; foreign policy and national security; climate, energy and the environment; society, public health, and education.
Responsibilities
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Tracking, synthesizing, and producing forward-looking analysis on:
- major trends in China’s tech development, including AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and broader innovation policy;
- China’s evolving policy toolkit and sources of leverage, including data governance, rare earth export controls, and industrial policy;
- macroeconomic developments;
- bureaucratic incentive reforms, local policy initiatives, and their traction;
- policy toward the corporate sector, including private firms, multinationals, and SOEs.
- Assisting in organizing roundtables and other events, including preparing agendas and drafting post-event readouts;
- Drafting and proofreading social media communications for the pillar’s outputs, including but not limited to newsletters, podcasts, videos, and research papers.
- Supporting research activities, including data analysis, data visualization, fact-checking, proofreading, and related tasks;
- Collaborating on short- and long-term projects with other branches and divisions within or outside CCA;
- Performing additional administrative and research-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Candidates are expected to commit to a minimum of 18 hours per week for a period of at least 12 weeks;
- Current graduate student or advanced undergraduate, preferably with a focus on economics, emerging technology, Chinese studies, or related fields;
- Prior experience with quantitative analysis is preferred but not required;
- Native or near-native fluency in both English and Chinese, with demonstrated excellence in translation, writing, and editing;
- Strong interest in China’s economic and technological policies, as well as its contemporary political landscape;
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines;
- Strong research and analytical skills, with proficiency in locating, assessing, and synthesizing policy information;
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational capabilities, and critical thinking;
- Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work (international students are encouraged to apply).
Compensation
Interns are paid $17.95-$18.40 per hour.
About Asia Society
Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has thirteen other Centers around the world with a global staff of over 200.
How To Apply
To be considered for this role, all interested applicants must submit a completed application to: aspijobs@asiasociety.org.
A Completed Application Must Include
- Resume or CV;
- Cover letter specifying days and hours of your availability and explaining your interest in the position;
- One writing sample in English (less than 1,200 words). Examples include a policy memo, an academic research paper, or a news brief;
- Subject line: CCA Summer Internship (Chinese Economy).
Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
