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Giullia Neagu is a third-year PhD student in political science at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration in Romania. Her research interests focus on U.S.–China relations, Chinese foreign policy, and the impact of technological advancements on international affairs. Her PhD research examines the evolving Sino-American relationship through the lens of technological competition, exploring whether the intensifying rivalry between the two powers could escalate into a “Thucydides Trap.” During her PhD, she also participated in an Erasmus exchange at Shanghai University, where she examined the Chinese economy in the context of international trade. At the oiip, she is currently conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Eder, further developing her expertise in Chinese foreign affairs.