Interview – Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Wasserstrom talks about China’s shifting place in the world given its political history, economics, foreign policy and the continued need for research in this field.
The Geopolitics of Religious Performance in Twenty-First Century Taiwan
Through a local symbol of resistance, Taiwanese people can feel capable of ‘resisting’ Chinese domination: a parallel with Nazha’s resistance to his father’s authority.
Using Hybridized Teaching Methodologies in China
In a system over-reliant on rote learning and inefficient testing and engagement, a hybrid approach fusing Western and Eastern methods offers a better path.
The “New Type of Major Power Relations”: A New Normal in Sino-US Ties
Political, economic and military conditions make a direct clash between the two powers possible, yet there are also constraints on all levels impeding on this.
China and the ‘Thucydides Trap’
China’s rise may be bringing an end to the Gramscian notion of western hegemony and thereby creating a new kind of balance of power.
The “Peace” in China’s Peaceful Rise
The rise of China as a significant player in international politics is viewed with suspicion, and questions emerge whether it will challenge the hegemony of the U.S.
Review – The Improbable War
While Coker fails to fully assess Chinese ‘soft power’ and potential involvement in proxy war, this persuasive book is likely to shape US opinion on policy towards China.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: An Historical Perspective
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization marks a shift in Russia’s politics and changes the role of China in the region, as it seeks to play a leading role in the world.
Interview – Popo Fan
Popo Fan discusses the history and development of Chinese queer film, recent changes in China’s LBGT community, and the dangers posed by the Foreign NGO Management Law.
It’s Time for China’s Lesbians to Speak for Themselves
Lesbians have to believe that their marginal identity is powerful and strong, and that this can bring about a serious challenge and change to the patriarchal system.
