Xiaoyuan Luo is a Masters student in International Relations at New York University. Her studies concentrate on the Asia Pacific and U.S.-China relations. Before coming to the U.S., she received a B.A. in English and International Trade, and worked as an interpreter for several trade fairs. Luo is an intern with Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, prior to which she interned with the New York Public Interest Research Group and Wikistrat. She has a strong interest in China's new media and its role in politics. With a passion for solving China's social problems and bettering international relations, Luo wants to pursue a career in media communication, journalism, and public policy.