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A “New Folk Marvel-Tale” (Xin minjian chuanqi 新民间传奇): The Revolutionary Re-Writing of Chinese Folklore and Literary Tradition in The White Haired Girl
The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Chicago presents a talk with Max Boknenkamp.
Max Bohnenkamp, PhD Candidate, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago
East Asia: Transregional Histories
This workshop invites University of Chicago graduate students and faculty, as well as scholars from other academic communities, to present creative and original work that speaks across the national lines of East Asia as well as the disciplinary lines of the academic community. Joint presentations among participants that incorporate multidisciplinary and/or trans-regional historical perspectives are especially encouraged.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?