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Fragmented Authority: The Interplay of Domestic Politics in Shaping China's Foreign Policy
China is often perceived as a monolithic, top-down authoritarian juggernaut. However, this perspective is at best incomplete and at worst misleading.
Cross-cultural teams propose solutions to addressing climate change
Undergraduates proposed their ideas as part of the China Center's fourth annual China Bridge Challenge.
Qianlong, Master of Nets: Lunar New Year in the Qing Palace
Dr. Daniel M. Greenberg brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the complex interplay between art and empire in early modern China.
China Center Awards 2024 Visiting Scholar Fellowship
The China Center awarded the 2024 Sping Lin and Ying-Ngoh T. Lin Visiting Scholars fellowship to Dr. Juanjuan Wu (pictured), a professor of retail merchandising in the College of Design.
Relations with China in 2024: Challenges and Prospects
Susan Thornton discusses current U.S.-China relations, including the impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Personal Information Protection and Data Cross-Border Transfer in China
Ian Yinan Wang discusses China’s Personal Information Protection Law and how it will change the ways in which parties conduct business both within and outside of China.
The Tao of Diplomacy: Rediscovering Harmony in U.S.-China Relations
In the 2023 Bob and Kim Griffin Building U.S.-China Bridges Lecture, former Alibaba executive Brian Wong offered his insights into how Chinese management philosophy and cultural practices can enhance our understanding of the U.S.-China relationship.
University delegation rekindles relationships in China
A University of Minnesota delegation visited China in October, rekindling relationships with partner universities and connecting with alumni.
The State of Chinese Americans: Data & Discussion
Professor Gao Qin of Columbia University and Interim President Cindy Tsai of Committee of 100 present the results of the "State of Chinese Americans" survey.
Population Decline and the Future of Women’s Rights in China
Leta Hong Fincher looks at what lies ahead for women’s rights in China as the government carries out a pro-natalist, pro-marriage propaganda campaign and a harsh crackdown on feminist activism.