Staff Profile

Dr. Zhang Anlan 張安瀾博士

MBA Cardiff University, PhD Cardiff University
Associate Fellow, AdvanceHE(UK)

Senior Lecturer
Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration

Biography

Anlan Zhang obtained PhD degree from Cardiff University, where he also holds MBA and MSc (Social Science Research Methods). His research interests lie in international business, corporate media coverage and nonmarket strategies, with an interdisciplinary focus. Before joining academia, Anlan had rich working experience in finance and media sectors in China.

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

International business
Nonmarket strategy
Corporate media coverage

Academic & Professional Experience

Teaching Case Publications:

Zhang, A., & Kanwerayothin, M. (2026). Who Is in Control? Ethical Challenges of Autonomous Driving in Chinese EV Market. NIKKEI BizRuptors.

Zhang, A., & Kanwerayothin, M. (2025). Selling in Southeast Asia: H World Group's Expansion Dilemma. NIKKEI BizRuptors.

Zhang, A., & Albores, M. (2024). The Legitimacy Dilemma – Huawei's Struggles with Media Framing and Global Politics. NIKKEI BizRuptors.

Selected Publications

Journal Articles

Zhang, A. (2025). MNEs' Media Strategies Under Geopolitical Tensions. AIB Insights. https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.133574.
Zhang, A., Xu, Y., & Robson, M.J. (2023). The legitimacy defeat of Huawei in the media: Cause, context, and process. International Business Review, 32(6), p.102080.

Selected Professional & Community Services

Ad hoc reviewer for International Business Review, Asian Business & Management

Further Information

Link to Google Scholar page

Modified Date: 27 Jan, 2026
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