Davide Zoppolato is pursuing a Ph.D. in Geography at West Virginia University. In his PhD, Davide focuses on China-Pakistan relations in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. Before entering academia, Davide worked across Europe and spent over four years in China. During his time in China, he was involved in two EU Commission-funded research projects, studied Chinese language at major universities across China, worked for law firms, research centers, and advised companies on China-related issues. From July 2021 to August 2022, Davide was as a graduate researcher at the Center for Resilient Communities.