by admin | May 18, 2026
The Idea of China: A Contested History is a multifaceted examination of the country, which seeks to transform our understanding of ideas about China and our shifting definitions of what it is to be Chinese. Written by Professor Xu Guoqi, David H Y Chang Professor in...
by admin | May 15, 2025
China’s economic rise this century has coincided with its people venturing out to spend their money or find new economic opportunities, often to positive effect but sometimes with less favourable outcomes. Take, for instance, Manila. Chinese-owned casino firms...
by admin | May 14, 2025
Live broadcasts of court proceedings have become more common around the world, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. In China, they are also part of an effort to encourage judicial transparency.But sentiment about such broadcasts is divided. Some fear that judges...
by admin | May 22, 2024
The Chinese central government has introduced many policies over the years to spur economic growth and curtail excesses such as corruption. But there have been unintended consequences. For instance, policies to develop coastal cities have attracted millions of...
by admin | May 16, 2024
Before social media took hold in the late 2000s, traditional newspapers were a key player in the media landscape, but they mainly reported on the movements and activities of government leaders or, if they were commercialised, on entertainment-oriented news....
