Minzhi Chen holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Shantou University and a master’s degree in international relations and public policy from the University of Macau. Before starting PhD in October 2023, she worked as a journalist for 5 years in Shenzhen, China. Her research interests include political communication, social media studies, fandom studies, nationalism, and digital diplomacy. Her PhD research is based on both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including content analysis, digital ethnography, and interview methods.