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Fragmented Authority: The Interplay of Domestic Politics in Shaping China's Foreign Policy

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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

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Undergraduates proposed their ideas as part of the China Center's fourth annual China Bridge Challenge.

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Qianlong, Master of Nets: Lunar New Year in the Qing Palace

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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

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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.

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Relations with China in 2024: Challenges and Prospects

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Susan Thornton discusses current U.S.-China relations, including the impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

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Personal Information Protection and Data Cross-Border Transfer in China

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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.

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The Tao of Diplomacy: Rediscovering Harmony in U.S.-China Relations

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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

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A University of Minnesota delegation visited China in October, rekindling relationships with partner universities and connecting with alumni. 

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The State of Chinese Americans: Data & Discussion

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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.

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Population Decline and the Future of Women’s Rights in China

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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.