Yidu (Eva) Hu is working with Professor Victoria Hui, a political science professor at Notre Dame who specializes in the study of freedom, Hong Kong politics, and US-China relations. Together, they are exploring how Chinese warfare has influenced China's national political identity by analyzing historical war records in Asia and examining the transformations in Hong Kong under the "One Country, Two Systems" policy. Growing up in Shanghai, China, Eva conducted extensive research on the healthcare policies implemented during the zero-Covid era, which led to prolonged quarantines across the country. She authored a paper concluding that compliance with stringent regulations has made citizens increasingly malleable to government control. To further explore the concept of freedom under the national security law, Eva spent the summer of 2024 studying abroad in Hong Kong. This opportunity was supported by grants from the Glynn Family Honors Program and the Greater China Scholar Program. During her stay, she also gained practical experience as a consultant intern, further enriching her understanding of the dynamic socio-political landscape of Hong Kong.