Tsinghua University School of Journalism and Communication
Research Interests
History of Journalism and Communication
Mass Communication and Social Change
Journalism and Communication Education
Media Literacy; Intelligent Communication and Algorithmic Ethics
Generative AI and Journalism
Professional Affiliations
- Executive Associate Dean of the School of Journalism and Communication (2016-present)
- Director of the Journalism Research Center
- Director of the Smart Media Research Center
- Honorary President of the Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Communication (2019-present)
- President of the Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Communication (2015-2019)
- Vice President of the Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Communication (2003-2015)
- Vice Chair of the Journalism and Communication Teaching Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education
- Member of the Journalism and Communication Discipline Evaluation Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council
- Executive Council Member of the All-China Journalists Association
- Founding Chair of the Asia-Pacific Communication Association (APCA)
- Chief Expert of Major Projects of the National Social Science Fund
Academic Honors
- National "Ten Thousand Talents Program" Leading Talent
- "Four Batches" of Cultural Experts of the Central Propaganda Department
- Expert enjoying the State Council Special Government Allowance
- Tsinghua University "Liangshi Yiyou" (Good Teacher and Helpful Friend) Award
Professional Experience
1982-1986
B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Nanjing Normal University (1982-1986)
B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Nanjing Normal University (1982-1986)
1993-1996
Ph.D. in Journalism, Renmin University of China (1993-1996)
Ph.D. in Journalism, Renmin University of China (1993-1996)
Biography
Chen Changfeng, born in 1964, is a Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, and Executive Associate Dean at the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University. She graduated from Nanjing Normal University in 1986 and received her Ph.D. from Renmin University of China in 1996. Her research areas include the history of journalism and communication, mass communication and social change, journalism and communication education, and media literacy. She has led multiple major projects and key research grants from the National Social Science Fund, authored numerous monographs and textbooks, and published over 100 papers. She is a recipient of the National "Ten Thousand Talents Program" Leading Talent, the "Four Batches" of Cultural Experts, and the State Council Special Government Allowance. She serves as Honorary President of the Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Communication, a member of the Journalism and Communication Discipline Evaluation Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, and Vice Chair of the Journalism and Communication Teaching Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education.
Awards & Recognition
- National Award for Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Beijing Award for Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Peking University Award for Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Tsinghua University First Prize for Excellent Textbooks
- Beijing Higher Education Quality Textbooks
- Multiple First Prizes for Beijing Journal Papers
Publications & Representative Works
Complete Bibliography
2026
Chen Changfeng, Liang Yikun. Three Threads and Future Directions of Human-Machine Relationship Research Since Generative AI. Journalism, 2026(5): 4-15.
2025
Chen Changfeng, Wu Peiying. The Communication Mechanism of Intelligent All-Media Content Production: Organizational Embedding and Institutional Adaptation of Generative AI. (2025).
2024
Chen Changfeng, Zhang Shuyuan. Visual Advantage? The Modality Bias of Generative AI in Communication. News and Writing, 2024(10): 5-14. (CSSCI, Peking University Core)
2018
Chen Changfeng, Huo Jie. Power Transfer and Humanistic Spirit: The Technical Ethics of Algorithmic News Distribution. News and Writing, 2018(1): 63-66. (CSSCI, Peking University Core)
2007
Chen Changfeng. Development and Problems in the New Ecology: 21st Century Journalism and Communication Education in China. Media Blue Book 2007-2008.
2006
Chen Changfeng, Guo Lin. Uncovering the Mystery of CCTV's "Bidding King" Price Growth. Media Observer, 2006(1).
2006
Chen Changfeng. Accreditation Indicators for American Journalism and Communication Education: Setting Values and Educational Goals. International Journalism, 2006(12).
2005
Chen Changfeng, Ye Tieqiao. The Tradition and Modern Debate of American Journalism Education. Chinese Journalist, 2005(6).
2003
Chen Changfeng. An Analysis of The New York Times Company's Business Model. International Journalism, 2003(6). (Reprinted by RUC)
Chen Changfeng. Value Embedding and Algorithmic Thinking: How to Do News in the Intelligent Age.
Chen Changfeng, Xiao Peng. Platform as Mechanism: The Structural Force of Intelligent All-Media Systemic Change.
