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 /  Northern California

On China’s New Silk Road

September 3, 2020 — Asia Society Northern California hosts a discussion with Mary Kay Magistad about her new podcast with the Global Reporting Centre: On China’s New Silk Road. Magistad is a former China correspondent for NPR and PRX's “The World." Reported around the world, the podcast focuses on attitudes toward China’s global ambition and its signature Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the impact of China’s investments on the ground. The discussion was moderated by Orville Schell, Arthur Ross director of the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations and Asia Society Northern California board member (59 min., 58 sec.).

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Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

The End of Democracy? — With Bai Tongdong

Chinese professor Bai Tongdong argues that liberal democracy and especially the principle of “one person, one vote” are ill-equipped to deal with global challenges like climate change.
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Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

The End of Emerging Markets? — With James Crabtree

 James Crabtree argues that the pandemic, wreaking havoc in places like Brazil, India, Indonesia, and South Africa, could bring an end to the very idea of "emerging markets."
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The Socially Distant City Commute
Policy
 /  India

The Socially Distant City Commute

A discussion on public transportation and mobility in post-pandemic urban India.
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Current Affairs
 /  Australia

Generation Asia Youth Forum 2020

Kevin Rudd, Penny Wong, and representatives from Australia's top youth dialogues explore how young people can remain engaged with Asia in a world shaped by COVID-19.
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Reform and Opening Up? – A Look at China’s Financial Markets
Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

Reform and Opening Up? A Look at China’s Financial Markets

Michael Chen, Peng Qinqin, Thomas Schaffner, and Caixin’s Li Zengxin take an in-depth look at the state of China’s financial markets and which opportunities and risks the changes present.
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Virtual Book Club Q&A With Dr. Margo Okazawa-Rey
Arts
 /  New York

Virtual Book Club Q&A With Dr. Margo Okazawa-Rey

Activist and educator Dr. Margo Okazawa-Rey answered questions and shared wisdom with the participants of the virtual book club for 'The Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color.'
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Falling Into Place
Arts
 /  Switzerland

Falling Into Place – The Artistic Journey of Isaac Chong Wai

In a conversation with Nick Yu, the artist discusses his inspiration, research, and how his second home in Berlin influences his work.
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Art Connects: Cambodia and the Mekong Region
Arts
 /  New York

Art Connects: Cambodia and the Mekong Region

Arts and culture professions from Cambodia and the Mekong region discuss the challenges COVID-19 brings to sustaining the arts.
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V-NCLC Plenary 2
Education
 /  New York

Authentic Materials in Traditional and Virtual Chinese Language Instruction

This plenary at NCLC 2020 brings together a group of educators who use innovative methods to integrate authentic materials in Chinese language and culture.
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Education
 /  New York

Innovation During a Time of Change: Teaching Strategies and Instruction

NCLC Program Advisory Committee members discuss how the Chinese language field has responded to the unprecedented challenge with a swift shift from traditional classroom instruction to online learning in a matter of weeks.
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Is the Fight Over Whaling in Japan Over?
Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

Is the Fight Over Whaling in Japan Over?

Fynn Holm, who has studied traditional and contemporary whaling in Japan’s whaling towns, discusses why the practice has been so controversial in recent decades.
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Food for Thought: A Conversation With Chef Jenny Dorsey
Lifestyle
 /  New York

Food for Thought: A Conversation With Chef Jenny Dorsey

Chef Jenny Dorsey discusses how food serves as an important connector for new relationships as well as a bridge for cultural understanding.
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