Michael Charleston "Xiao" Briones Chua[1] (Chinese: 曾華紹; pinyin: Zēng Huáshào) is a Filipino historian,[2] academic, and television personality.

He is best known for his academic works on Philippine history and his numerous appearances as a commentator on historical topics on Philippine television,[3][4] including a regular appearance on a news segment called "Xiao Time"[5] on the public television station People's Television Network.

He has also served as a historical consultant for shows such as Katipunan, its companion show Ilustrado, as well as the TV documentary series History with Lourd.

He is currently a professor at De La Salle University.

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