Roger is a Ph.D. student from Taiwan.  Before coming to USC, he was a reporter covering China and foreign affairs.  After that, he worked for major think tanks and wrote policy papers and reports for official reference in his nation.  Roger contributed thousands of political news stories in his career as a journalist; he is also the translator of the Chinese version "A No-Nonsense Guide to Fair Trade" and the author of a monograph on the U.S.-Taiwan-China triangular relationship in major International Organizations.

Roger's research interests include international relations theory, international conflict, methodology, Chinese statecraft and foreign policy, U.S.-China relations, and international relations in East Asia.  Roger is also a fan of the military and intelligence affairs and a lover of big motorbikes.  His favorite sports are hiking, baseball, and swimming.  His "American Dream" is a Ph.D. and a grand tour across the U.S. on a Honda Gold Wing.

Roger's may be contacted via email at roger.cd.liu@gmail.com, and you may view his vita here.