Xinyu Lu is one of China's most prominent scholars in the study of rural-urban inequities. She holds degrees from Anhui University, Zhejiang University, and Fudan University. Her research interests encompass media studies, visual culture, sociology, philosophy, and politically-grounded readings of history. Professor Lu spent 20 years on the faculty at the School of Journalism at Fudan University. Currently, she serves as the President of the International Communication Research Institute at East China Normal University. Professor Lu has an extensive publication record, with numerous books and essays in English, Chinese, French, and other languages.