Shen Zhihua was born in 1950. He is based in the East China Normal University, holding positions of Distinguished Professor of the Department of History for Life, Dean of the Institute for Studies of China’s Neighboring Countries and Regions（ISCNCR）, and Director of the Center for Cold War International History Studies（CCWIHS）. He is also Guest Professor at Peking University, Senior Fellow of the Cold War International History Project of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and Senior Fellow of the Taihe Thinktank.

Shen's research interests include the Cold War, history of the Soviet Union, Sino-Soviet relations, and Sino-Korean relations.

Books Authored

Zuihou de “Tianchao”: Mao Zedong，Jin Richeng he Zhong Chao Guanxi, 1945-1976 (The Last “Heavenly Dynasty”: Mao Zedong, Kim Il-sung and Sino-DPRK Relations, 1945-1976),2017, 2018 editions.

Chuzai Shizilukou de Xuanze: 1956-1957nian de Zhongguo (Choice at a crossroad: China in 1956 and 1957), 2013.

Wunai de Xuanze: Lengzhan yu Zhong Su Tongmeng de Mingyun (Reluctant choice: the Cold War and the destiny of the Sino-Soviet alliance), 2013.

Mao Zedong, Sidalin yu Chaoxian Zhanzheng (Mao Zedong, Stalin and the Korean War), 2007, 2013, and 2017 editions.

Sikao yu Xuanze: Cong Zhishi Fenzi Huiyi dao Fan Youpai Yundong (Deliberation and choices: from the Intellectual Conference to the Anti-Rightist Movement), 2008.

Sulian Zhuanjia zai Zhongguo (Soviet experts in China), 2003, 2009, and 2015 editions.

Sidalin yu Tietuo: Su Nan Chongtu de Qiyin jiqi Jieguo (Stalin and Tito: origins and consequences of the Soviet-Yugoslavian conflict), 2002.

Zhong Su Tongmeng de Jingji Beijing, 1948-1953 (Economic settings of the Sino-Soviet alliance, 1948-1953), 2000.

Xin Jingji Zhengce yu Sulian Nongye Shehuihua Daolu (New economic policy and the path of socialization of Soviet agriculture), 1994.

Collections of Essays Edited

Lenzhan Qishilu, 1945-1991: Mei Su Lengzhan Lishi Xilie Zhuanti Baogao (Lessons of the Cold War, 1945-1911: case studies of the history of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union), 2019.

Yige Daguo de Jueqi yu Bengkui: Sulian Zhuantishi Yanjiu,1917-1991 (The rise and fall of a great power: case studies in Soviet history, 1917-1991), 3 volumes, 2009.

Zhong Su Guanxi Shigang, 1917-1991 (Outline history of the Sino-Soviet relations, 1917-1991), 2007, 2011, and 2016 editions.

Collections of Archives Edited

Lengzhan yu Shehui Zhidu Zhuanxing: Dong’ou Geguo Lengzhan Shiqi Dang’an Wenxian Bianmu (Cold War and transformation of social systems: catalog of Cold War archives of East European states), 9 volumes, 2019.

Eluosi Jiemi Dang’an Xuanbian: Zhong Su Guanxi (Selection of declassified Russia archives: Sino-Soviet relations), 12 volumes, 2015.

Eguo Jiemi Dang’an: Xinjiang Wenti (Declassified Russian archives: Xinjiang), 2012.

Meiguo Dui Hua Qingbao Jiemi Dang’an, 1948-1976 (Declassified American intelligence archives about China), 8 volumes, 2009.

Sulian Lishi Dang'an Xuanbian (Collection of historical archives of the Soviet Union), 34 volumes, 2002.