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July 30, 2025

How migrant business owners turn their identity into an asset, despite some bumps along the way

Shea X. Fan, Deakin University; Eun Su Lee, The University of Melbourne, and Yuli Suseno, RMIT University

Starting a business is difficult for anyone, let alone in a new country.

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September 25, 2023

Workplace loneliness is the modern pandemic damaging lives and hurting businesses

Shea X. Fan, RMIT University; Fei Zhu, University of Nottingham, and Margaret A. Shaffer, University of Oklahoma

COVID lockdowns and the rise of the gig economy have led to loneliness becoming an issue in the workplace.

Tianjin Garden at the northern end of Spring Street is a symbol of Melbourne’s 40-year friendship with its sister city, Tianjin. Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock

January 29, 2020

After 40 years of Australian‑Chinese sister cities, how are they faring?

Shea X. Fan, RMIT University; Charlie Huang, RMIT University; Matthew Walker, RMIT University, and Timothy Bartram, RMIT University

Australian city councils appreciate the social and educational benefits of having Chinese sister cities. Gaining new markets and attracting tourists and investment have proved more challenging.

The conviction of Rio Tinto executive and Australian citizen Stern Hu for industrial espionage in 2010 highlighted the importance of managing issues of ethnic identity in China. AAP

March 31, 2013

Understanding identity is the key to succeeding in China

Shea X. Fan, The University of Melbourne

The 21st century is predicted to be Asia’s century. As the leading economic power in Asia, China has become a popular business partner for many countries notably Australia. With increasing business interactions…

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