Longxi Zhang

Longxi Zhang is a distinguished Chair Professor of Comparative Literature and Translation at the City University of Hong Kong, renowned for his expertise in East-West comparative studies and his leadership as President of the International Comparative Literature Association. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a master's degree from Peking University, and has been a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities since 2009. Born in Chengdu, China, Zhang is celebrated for his groundbreaking publications and his role as the first Chinese person to lead the International Comparative Literature Association.