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Ling Wang<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
\nResearcher & Writer in Population Policy and Fertility Ethics\nDurham, North Carolina, USA\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Research Fields<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nPopulation Policy\nDemographic Transition\nFertility Ethics\nReproductive Culture\nChristian Ethics and Family Life\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nDoctor of Ministry (D.Min.) \u2014 in progress<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA\nExpected completion: December 2028\nMaster of Divinity (M.Div.)<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA\nJanuary 2023 \u2013 December 2025\nM.A. in Journalism<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nRenmin University of China, Beijing\nSeptember 2000 \u2013 June 2003\nB.A. in Journalism<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nNanjing Normal University, China\nSeptember 1990 \u2013 June 1994\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Academic Appointment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nVisiting Scholar<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nDuke University \n2025 \u2013 Present\n
<\/div>\nResearch areas include demographic transition, fertility ethics, reproductive culture, and the social legacy of population control policies.\n
<\/div>\nPurdue University
\n2012.12-2013.7 \n<\/div>\n\n\n

Professional Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nIndependent Researcher<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nPopulation Policy, Fertility Ethics & Demographic Studies
\nMay 2018 \u2013 Present
\n
<\/div>\nConduct interdisciplinary research on population policy, reproductive ethics, and demographic transition in contemporary China. This work integrates journalism, sociology of religion, and ethical reflection to examine how long-term population control policies shape fertility attitudes, abortion practices, and family formation.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Co-Founder<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nNew Generations Population Research Institute (NGPRI)<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nHong Kong
\nFounded January 23, 2026\n
<\/div>\nNGPRI focuses on the non-quantifiable dimensions of population and fertility studies, including cultural, psychological, ethical, and religious factors influencing reproductive behavior and demographic change.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Senior Journalist \/ Director of News \/ Reporter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nChina Business News (CBN)<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nMay 2010 \u2013 May 2018\n
<\/div>\nAuthored more than \n100 investigative reports<\/strong> \non population policy, unintended pregnancy, reproductive governance, and social transformation in China. Produced long-form narrative journalism widely cited and republished domestically and internationally.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Journalist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nChina Industrial News<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nJuly 2003 \u2013 October 2004\n
<\/div>\nReported on economic reform, labor issues, and public policy.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Television Reporter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nXuzhou Television<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nAugust 1994 \u2013 July 2000\n
<\/div>\nReported on regional social affairs and public policy.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Research Projects<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nFertility Intentions and Abortion Practices among Chinese Christians (2015\u20132021)<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nEmpirical research combining surveys and qualitative interviews examining how Chinese Christians navigate tensions between religious beliefs and China\u2019s family planning policies.\n
<\/div>\nResearch topics include:
\n
\n\u2022 fertility intentions
\n\u2022 abortion decision-making
\n\u2022 moral conflicts between faith and policy
\n\u2022 reproductive ethics in Chinese Christianity
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ethical Legacy of China\u2019s Population Control Policies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nOngoing research exploring how decades of state-regulated reproduction have reshaped social attitudes toward fertility, family life, and human dignity.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Reproductive Culture and Demographic Transition in China<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nOngoing research exploring how decades of state-regulated reproduction have reshaped social attitudes toward fertility, family life, and human dignity.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Academic Publications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nWang, Ling<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\n\u201cChoosing Between God\u2019s Will and the Law\u2014A Study of Chinese Christians\u2019 Dilemma Over Fertility Desires and Behaviors.\u201d\n
<\/div>\nIn Shades of Gray in the Changing Religious Market<\/span>, 2021.\n
<\/div>\nThis chapter analyzes the ethical dilemmas Chinese Christians face when navigating tensions between religious convictions and state family planning policies.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Books<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nBeijing Pregnancy Stories<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nNarrative non-fiction documenting reproductive experiences under China\u2019s one-child policy.
\nFirst edition published 2014.\n
<\/div>\nBeijing Pregnancy Stories (Republished Edition)<\/strong>\n
<\/div>\nExpanded edition addressing the long-term legacy of population control policies and China\u2019s emerging demographic crisis.
\n2026\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Selected Journalism<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nDuring her journalism career, Wang produced \n more than 100 investigative reports <\/strong>\naddressing:\n
\n\u2022 population policy implementation
\n\u2022 unintended pregnancy and abortion practices
\n\u2022 reproductive governance in China
\n\u2022 demographic change and social transformation
\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nHer work combines investigative reporting, narrative storytelling, and policy analysis.\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Invited Talks and Public Engagement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nLing Wang regularly speaks in academic, church, and public forums on topics including:\n
\n\u2022 China\u2019s population crisis and demographic transition
\n\u2022 fertility ethics and reproductive culture
\n\u2022 abortion and moral decision-making in Chinese Christianity
\n\u2022 the social consequences of population control policies
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Awards and Honors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nChina Television Award \u2014 Second Prize
\nChina Urban Television News Award \u2014 First Prize
\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nChinese (native)
\nEnglish
\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
\nLing Wang\n
<\/div>\nDurham, North Carolina, USA\n
<\/div>\nEmail:
\n
\n l.wang@duke.edu<\/a>
\n marylynnwl777@gmail.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nPhone: +1-919-641-5367\n
<\/div>\nWebsite: \nlingwang.org<\/a>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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