Three papers have been accepted at ICA 2026 (one as first author, two as co-author). 🎉

[1] Liu, Y.; Wang, C.J.*, (2026) Does Soft Propaganda Work: Theatre Reform Movement and Female Empowerment in China. Paper to be presented at the 76th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA), Cape Town, South Africa.

[2] Zhou, Z.; Liu, Y.; Xiao X.; Wang, C.J.*, (2026) The Abolition of Slavery and the Rise of Racist Narratives in Southern U.S. Newspapers: A Re-Validation Based on a Historical Racism Lexicon (1800-1920). Paper to be presented at the 76th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA), Cape Town, South Africa.

[3] Zhang, X.; An, J.; Liu, Y.; Wang, C.J.*, (2026) Great Powers as Evil or Savior? The Impact of War on Shenbao in Late Qing China (1880-1911). Paper to be presented at the 76th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA), Cape Town, South Africa.