Politics

A History of Misunderstanding

Lecture Series: "The Emerging Narrative of China"

Winning the Third World: Sino-American Rivalry during the Cold War

Winning the Third World: Sino-American Competition during the Cold War examines afresh the enduring rivalry between the United States and China during the Cold War. Gregg A. Brazinsky shows how both nations fought vigorously to establish their influence in newly independent African and Asian countries.

Toward a Transnational, Trans-1978 History of Food Politics in China

The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies presents Associate Professor Sigrid Schmalzer. Through an examination of the food sovereignty, participatory action research, and indigenous knowledge movements, she will trace the roots of contemporary Chinese food politics in the radical Maoist past.

Shaping Taiwan's Politics : Democracy, Identity & Security 20 Years After the Lift of Martial Law

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies hosts a day long conference on Taiwan's politics.

U.S.-China Relations: The Stories so Far: A Discussion with John Pomfret

Please join the Kissinger Institute for a discussion with writer and former Washington Post correspondent John Pomfret on his new book, The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom: America and China, 1776 to the Present.

China, The United States, and the Future of Central Asia

The National Committee on United States - China Relations presents a talk with David B.H. Denoon on his new book.

Webcast: Building the post 1949 state in China and Taiwan

Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for an online talk with Julia Strauss on her new book, which focuses on the period 1949 to 1954 and compares how the Communist Party in China and the Nationalist Party in Taiwan sought to consolidate their authority and foster economic development.

Sino-US Relations after President Hu's Visit

Ma Zhengang, former Chinese Ambassador to the UK, will speak on Sino-US relations at UC Berkeley.

Getting China Right: Three Scenarios for the Future

Join ASNC and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as we host Arthur Kroeber, one of the world’s leading commentators on the Chinese economy, who will analyze three scenarios for the future and discuss whether China is more likely to evolve into a powerful Singapore-style economy, become an unstable but aggressive Russian-style state, or follow Japan into genteel decline. Andy Rothman, an Investment Strategist at Matthews Asia, will moderate the dialogue.