tefano specialises in Sino-global relations, with particular expertise in strengthening collaboration and mutual understanding between China and the United Kingdom. He continued to pursue this passion via King’s College London’s Lau China Institute, from which he recently graduated. Currently, he holds the role of Senior Editor at Global Weekly, covering an extensive array of geopolitical issues.
With a drive to elevate cross-cultural dialogue, Stefano has led local social efforts aimed at empowering young ethnic-Chinese people and strengthening community ties. His passion for international relations brought him to diverse roles including: at the European Guanxi Student Think Tank, where he notably served as Senior Partnerships and Fundraising Officer, organising impactful workshops addressing Sino-European challenges. Currently, he also contributes as an Editor for the European Student Think Tank, bringing nuanced analysis to strategic and technology discourse.
His professional journey is marked by a broad curiosity in Indo-Pacific security, strategic planning, frontier technologies, emerging domains and anthropology—an interest that stems from his undergraduate peer support initiatives at Loughborough University. Fluent in English and Italian; Stefano is independently developing proficiency in Mandarin, as he aims to bridge cultural lacunae through the confluence of volunteerism, thoughtful diplomacy, and rigorous scholarship.
Stefano applies his analytical and strategic insights to various international public-speaking opportunities to further deepen his engagement with global security and cooperation frameworks.
His hobbies encompass: international cinema, martial arts, nature, and music.
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