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Chien-Min Yang

Potomac,MD

Summary

Dr. Chien-Min Yang is an expert in international trade remedy law and enforcement, with over two decades of experience in government and academia. As a Senior Economist and International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Dr. Yang leads Anti-Dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) investigations to ensure compliance with U.S. trade laws. Previously, Dr. Yang advised the Department of Defense on East Asian economic and security affairs. He has taught at the University of Maryland University College and the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and an LL.M. from Georgetown Law. Dr. Yang is dedicated to advancing trade remedy law and fostering future professionals in the field.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Economist

Department of Commerce (DOC)
Washington, DC
10.2015 - 02.2025
  • Conducted Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) proceedings involving both market economy (India, Korea, Taiwan) and non-market economy countries (Vietnam and China)
  • Conducted investigations/administrative reviews through qualitative and quantitative analyses determining whether foreign producers/exporters are selling subject merchandise in the U.S. at less than fair value and through subsidization of foreign manufacturers that export to the U.S.
  • Presented complex economic concepts for non-experts during stakeholder meetings and conferences.

Senior China Analyst

Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
08.2008 - 10.2015
  • Conducted analyses of intergovernmental and regional issues, in particular, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
  • Led various team research projects on topics including Chinese military-civilian integration, industrial innovation, politburo, cyber security, foreign policy, political and economic developments, etc.

Adjunct Professor of Chinese

United States Naval Academy (USNA)
09.2007 - 01.2008
  • Taught advanced level of Chinese classes in the Languages and Cultures Department

Adjunct Professor of Chinese

University of Maryland (UMD)
08.2006 - 01.2008
  • Taught intermediate and advanced level of Chinese classes in UMD's School of Languages, Literature and Culture

Research Associate

Brookings Institution
09.2000 - 06.2001
  • Conducted political economy analysis on North-East Asian countries

Education

Ph.D. - Political Science

Columbia University
New York, NY

M. Phil -

Columbia University
New York, NY

LL.M. -

Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.

M.P.A. -

Columbia University
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts -

National Chengchi University
Taipei, Taiwan

Skills

  • Trade Remedy Law
  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
  • Non-Market Economies
  • China and East Asia

Timeline

Senior Economist

Department of Commerce (DOC)
10.2015 - 02.2025

Senior China Analyst

Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
08.2008 - 10.2015

Adjunct Professor of Chinese

United States Naval Academy (USNA)
09.2007 - 01.2008

Adjunct Professor of Chinese

University of Maryland (UMD)
08.2006 - 01.2008

Research Associate

Brookings Institution
09.2000 - 06.2001

Ph.D. - Political Science

Columbia University

M. Phil -

Columbia University

LL.M. -

Georgetown University Law Center

M.P.A. -

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts -

National Chengchi University
Chien-Min Yang