She was born in a southern city of China, Guiyang. She received a B.A. in TV Reporting at Communication University of China and worked for China Central Television and Communication University of China for more than three years before coming to the United States for her graduate studies. Dr. Xiong received here masters degree and Ph.D. in history from the George Washington University. As a professor in Regent University's College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Xiong teaches courses in world history, East Asian history, and the history of global Christianity .