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Security
China’s Military Developments and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
As the world tries to make sense of China’s rise — both militarily and economically — many questions remain about the country’s regional strategy. UCSD's panel of Japanese and United States experts will explore the development of China’s military power, as well as what this means for the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
[Virtual Event] Margaret K. Lewis: Criminalizing China
Join Margaret K. Lewis for her virtual talk on criminalizing China.
The Military and Militarization of Republican China
The Institute of East Asian Studies at UC Berkeley hosts a conference analyzing how militarization and war may have shaped the culture of Republican China
U.S.-Taiwan-China Relations: Setting the Stage for a Triple Win
The World Affairs Council presents a discussion by His Excellency Jason Yuan on the complicated relationships between the three governments and where they are going from here.
Book Launch: The China Reader: Rising Power & China's Future with Professor David Shambaugh
Elliot School of International Affairs Sigur Center for Asian Studies hosts a book launch of David Shambaugh's two most recent books on China's recent past and potential future.
Educator Workshop: IOKIBE Kaoru on U.S.-Japan Relations
IOKIBE Kaoru (University of Tokyo) will focus on U.S.-Japan relations in historical and contemporary contexts.
The US Pivot and Regional Security in Northeast Asia
Dr. David Kang, a Professor of International Relations and Business at the University of Southern California, will discuss Northeast Asia's current regional security dynamics at the University of San Francisco. The event will be hosted by the University's Center for Asia Pacific Studies, and will be sponsored by the Korea Foundation and the Northeast Asia Council of the Association for Asian Studies.
McLynn, Genghis Khan - His Conquests, His Empire, His Legacy, 2015.
Frank McLynn's book was reviewed for the History of War discussion list by Dustin Mack. It is reprinted here via Creative Commons license.
Contestation and Adaptation: The Politics of National Identity in China
Dr. Enze Han explores the influence of ethnic minority groups on Chinese national identity.
Taiwan's China Dilemma: Contested Identities and Multiple Interests in Taiwan's Cross-Strait Economic Policy
Dr. Syaru Shirley Lin will discuss her new book, Taiwan’s China Dilemma, at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
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Featured Articles
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
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?