Dr Linda Yin-nor TJIA
谢燕娜 PhD, MA (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology);
BA (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

Assistant Professor; Minor Coordinator (Asian/International/Development Studies) Discipline: Political Economy, Social Capital and Social Development
Contact information
Office: YEUNG-Y7612
Phone: 3442-7694
Fax: 3442-0180
Email: linda.tjia@cityu.edu.hk
Website:

AC1 : Academic 1
MMW : Mong Man Wai Building
TYB : To Yuen Building





Teaching
Traditions of Inquiry in the Social Sciences
Infrastructure Development in China
Social and Political Development in China
China and the Developing World



Research Interests
Transport and Infrastructure Development
Socialist and post-socialist Development
Social Capital and Social Development


Current/Recent Research Projects
The Political Economy of China’s involvements in Kazakhstan
The Impact of Innovative Mercantilism on Japan's High-speed Rail Development
China's High-speed Rail Entrepreneurialism
Rail Freight between China and Kazakhstan





Book Tjia, Linda Yin-nor, China’s Railway Reform and Property Rights Re-arrangements (London: Rouledge), Oct 2015
Refereed Journal Articles/Book Chapters Tjia, Linda Yin-nor "The New Silk Road: Challenge and Response, by Richard T. Griffiths
Life Attitude Profile of Deprived Families in Hong Kong,” Research Report for the Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre Social Welfare, 2013.
Chan, K. H., C. K. Cheung, W. C. Ho & Linda Yin-nor Tjia “ An Evaluation Study on the Outcome of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund,” Research Report for the Labour Department of the Hong Kong Government, 9 November 2012.
Research Grants Principal Investigator (2021-2024) “The Political Economy of China’s involvements in Kazakhstan: State Interests, Social Conflicts, and Economic Cooperation”, Early Career Scheme, Hong Kong University Grants Committee, HK$808,815, on-going.
Co-investigator (2020-2022) “Economic and Trade Cooperation Zones along Belt and Road Workshop”, Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme, Hong Kong Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, HK$1,098,557, on-going.
Principal Investigator (2019-2021) “Rail Freight between China and Kazakhstan: A Train of Political and Economic Development”, City University Hong Kong Strategic Research Grant, HK$99,975, on-going.
Principal Investigator (2019-2021) “The Impact of Innovative Mercantilism on Japan's High-speed Rail Development”, Grant for Japan-related Research Project, Sumitomo Foundation, HK$94,635, on-going.
Principal Investigator (2018-2020) “China’s High-speed Rail Entrepreneurialism”, City University of Hong Kong Start-up Grant, HK$199,999, on-going.
Co-Investigator (2016-2017) “Social Return on Social Impact (SROI) of the “talents bank” program”, Funded by the Hong Kong SKH Lady MacLehose Center, completed.
Co-Investigator (2014-2015) “Evaluation Study on the Community Currency Project”, Funded by the St James Settlement, completed.
Co-Investigator (2014-2015) “Research on Social Impact of Social Enterprises in Hong Kong”, Funded by the Home Affairs Bureau, Hong Kong, completed.
Co-Investigator (2014) “Youth Engagement Plan for Tung Chung District of Lantau Island”, Lantau Development Alliance. 25 April-10 June, completed.
Co-Investigator (2013-2014) “Mapping of Social Capital and Local Governance at the Nanshan District, Shenzhen”, Funded by the Nanshan Government, completed.
Co-Investigator (2011-2012) “A Research Study on the Deprived Family Project in Hong Kong”, Funded by the Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre Social Welfare, completed.
Co-Investigator (2010-2011) “An Evaluation Study on the Outcomes of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund”, Hong Kong Labour and Welfare Bureau, completed.
Co-Investigator (2010-2011) “Promoting Arts Education in Early Childhood Education”, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, HKD135,000, completed.
Co-Investigator (2008-2010) “Hong Kong’s Role on Mainland’s Modernization”, the Shui On Group, completed.