Hu Yong is an associate professor at Peking University's School of Journalism and Communication, as well as a well-known media critic and Chinese internet pioneer. Before joining the faculty of Peking University, Dr. Yong worked for a number of media sources, including China Daily, Lifeweek, China Internet Weekly, and China Central Television. His research interests include Internet and Chinese politics, media and democracy, public opinion and online communities. His most recent book "The Rising Cacophony: Personal Expression and Public Discussion in the Internet Age", documents the major transformations in the Chinese cyberspace. Hu Yong is also an active blogger/microblogger. Dr. Yong holds a Ph.D. in political science from Renmin University of China, an M.A. in journalism from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and a B.A. in English literature from Shanghai International Studies University.