Tony Zirui YangAssistant Professor

Tony Yang’s research examines authoritarian politics, political communication, public opinion, and political methodology, with a regional focus on China and Southeast Asia. In particular, he studies how authoritarian regimes use censorship and propaganda to shape domestic and international information environments while avoiding public backlash against these tools. Beyond his primary research agenda, he also investigates prejudice toward LGBTQ individuals and the political consequences of their growing visibility and representation. His work has been published or is forthcoming in The Journal of Politics, International Organization, Comparative Political Studies, and other leading journals.