Asian Studies

Chinese leader Xi embarks on ‘intensive’ overhaul as he cements power

Neysun Mahboubi of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the nitty-gritty of Chinese governance in Xi Jinping’s third term will become much clearer after the upcoming Two Sessions.

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Who, What, Why

Who, What, Why: Angela Huang’s investigation of K-pop and J-pop fan markets

Angela Huang, a second-year graduate student in the Lauder Institute, examines the evolution of K-pop and J-pop in fan markets.

‘Indians add real value across sectors globally’

Dean Erika H. James of the Wharton School says that the global demographic shift will lead toward India within the next decade.

Gwen Stefani: ‘I said, ‘My god, I’m Japanese’’

Fariha I. Khan of the School of Arts & Sciences defines and discusses cultural appropriation in the context of two important factors: commodification and an unequal power relationship.

Seven China scholars sit on a stage in front of an audience at Perry World house

Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China

The Center for the Study of Contemporary China, in co-sponsorship with Perry World House, held a forum to discuss the protests and what they mean for China and its citizens going forward.

Don’t assume China cannot change

In an Op-Ed, Amy E. Gadsden of Penn Global urges Western policymakers and analysts to rethink the assumption that China cannot change its slide toward greater authoritarianism.

Activist Nathan Law poses in front of a painting in Perry World House

Q&A

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law continues the fight

The exiled activist and Perry World House Visiting Fellow discusses his current work and his thoughts on the state of democracy around the world.

Indians celebrating 75 years of India's independence in the street, holding flags.

India at 75, CASI at 30

The Center for the Advanced Study of India, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the study of contemporary India, is turning 30 this year, and celebrated with a symposium that also highlighted the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.

Adrian poses next to garden shrubbery that has been sculpted into the word "LIMA"

Chinese Americans, countries apart

Fourth year Adrian Ke’s research into Chinese Peruvian immigrants fueled her thesis and a deeper connection to her own cultural identity.

Angela Shen smiles in front of the red steel sculpture on Locust Walk

Martial arts and Asian American identity

Rising junior Angela Shen researches the ritual and practice of judo, taekwondo, kung fu, and karate.

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