Ying Xia

Ying Xia received her S.J.D. from Harvard Law School. Her doctoral thesis examines the socio-legal implications of Chinese investment in African countries. During her study at Harvard, Ying was also awarded the Yong K. Kim ’95 Memorial Prize for her work on the connections between China’s environmental campaign and the international trade in waste. She also received an LL.M. in international law and an LL.B. from Peking University.

Ying’s research interest includes environmental law, international law, and law and public policy, with a focus on experience from developing countries.

Research Area

• Environmental Law
• International Law
• Law and Public Policy

Education

• Harvard Law School
  SJD Candidate, International law; Political Economy; Legal Anthropology; African Development
• Harvard Law School
  International Law and Legal Studies
• Peking University
  Master’s Degree, International Law
• Peking University
  Bachelor’s Degree, Law