Kathy Huang

CFR Staff

Kathy Huang

Research Associate, Asia Studies

Kathy Huang is a research associate for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Before joining CFR, she interned at the Atlantic Council and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. She holds a bachelor's degree in government and East Asian studies from Wesleyan University.

China

Why China Is Struggling to Deal With Russia’s War in Ukraine

China is one of Russia’s closest partners, but supporting the invasion of Ukraine would seriously damage Beijing’s ties with wealthy democracies and alienate Chinese citizens who oppose the invasion.

In Brief by Ian Johnson and Kathy Huang February 25, 2022 Asia Program

China

Religion in China

A significant proportion of China’s population claims to follow a religion. However, the government continues to toughen oversight, increase persecution of some religions, and attempt to co-opt state-sanctioned religious organizations.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 15, 2024

Japan

The U.S.-Japan Alliance

The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades. Now, Japan’s role in global security is growing as challenges from China and North Korea mount.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 3, 2024

United States

How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works

The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.

Backgrounder by James McBride and Noah Berman May 2, 2024 Renewing America

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