Joint Hong Kong-Kiel-Göttingen Workshop China in the Global South: Consequences for Economic Development China has become a pivotal actor in the Global South, reshaping the economic and development landscape. Its unique approach raises questions about the short- and long-term implications for economic development. This workshop explores the causes and consequences of China’s economic engagement in…
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13. Junges Forum zum Chinesischen Recht
Save the Date! 13. Junges Forum zum Chinesischen Recht Am 23. April 2025 lädt das Deutsch-Chinesische Institut für Rechtswissenschaft der Universität Göttingen zur Online-Veranstaltung „Junges Forum zum Chinesischen Recht“ ein! Was erwartet euch?✨ Vorstellung des Doppelmasterstudiengangs „Chinesisches Recht und Rechtsvergleichung“ (Göttingen & Nanjing) durch Ranling Zhang LL.M. (Göttingen)✨ Begrüßung durch: Prof. Dr. Dominic Sachsenmaier (Universität…
Global China Conversations #38 Von der Werkbank zur KI-Supermacht: Wird China die führende Tech-Nation?
Global China Conversations #38 Von der Werkbank zur KI-Supermacht: Wird China die führende Tech-Nation? Thema China hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten von der „Werkbank der Welt“ zu einer technologischen Großmacht entwickelt. Insbesondere im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz, Halbleitertechnologie und digitale Plattformen treibt die chinesische Regierung mit gezielten Strategien und massiven Investitionen den technologischen Wandel voran.…
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
✨ As the year draws to a close, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. May Christmas bring warmth and togetherness, and may the New Year greet you with health, safety, and renewed inspiration. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! ️ We will be back next year with more exciting…
Call for Papers: Joint Kiel-Göttingen-CEPR Conference on China in the Global Economy 27-28 June 2024
Call for Papers – Deadline: 7 April 2024 Joint Kiel-Göttingen-CEPR Conference on China in the Global Economy 27-28 June 2024 A joint Conference from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, University of Göttingen and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) Berlin, 27/28 June 2024 Deadline: 7 April 2024…
Call for Papers: Apathy and Activation: Rethinking Political Passivity in Authoritarian and Hybrid Regimes
Call for Papers: Workshop – Apathy and Activation: Rethinking Political Passivity in Authoritarian and Hybrid Regimes Date: November 15-16, 2024 University of Göttingen Organizers: Dr. Henrike Rudolph, Dr. Bertram Lang (Göttingen University) This workshop sets out to investigate 1) how contemporary governments in authoritarian and hybrid regimes discuss and problematize political passivity and…
Lecture: Bruce Lee, Aesthetics and Sidekicks: Paul Bowman (Cardiff University)
This keynote lecture was a pivotal component of our CeMEAS Workshop & Film Screening at the University of Göttingen: Martial Aesthetics before and after Bruce Lee Join us as Professor Bowman explores Bruce Lee’s most iconic sidekick technique! Peter Sloterdijk’s concept of anthropotechnics sheds light on the disciplined practice behind this iconic move,…
CeMEAS Annual Report 2016 - 2022
We are pleased to present our Annual Report for the years 2016 – 2022, offering an in-depth analysis of the diverse facets that define our centre. Take a moment to explore the insights within the report and feel free to engage with the information and share your thoughts. Your input is invaluable as we work…
Happy New Year
Wishing the CeMEAS community a Happy New Year filled with inspiration and scholarly achievements. May the coming year be a tapestry of innovative discoveries and collaborative successes. Image: Kevin Dooley Christmas decorations - Snowman with red cheeks CC BY 2.0 DEED Attribution 2.0 Generic
Exploring Collaboration: CeMEAS Initiates Connection with Uni Tartu's Asia Center
Exploring Collaboration: CeMEAS Initiates Connection with Uni Tartu’s Asia Center, Paving the Way for a Stronger Network CeMEAS (Center for Modern East Asian Studies) at the University of Göttingen recently embarked on an exciting visit to Uni Tartu’s Asia Center, supported by an Erasmus+ mobility stipend. This initial visit served as a stepping stone towards…
New Database: China's global aid exports: Development assistance according to geopolitical interest
China’s global aid exports: Development assistance according to geopolitical interest Researchers from Universities of Göttingen and Groningen, and Kiel Institute publish new freely available database To: Chinese Aid Exports Database. To the Kiel Working Paper: https://www.ifw-kiel.de/experts/ifw/andreas-fuchs/tracking-chinese-aid-through-china-customs-darlings-and-orphans-after-the-covid-19-outbreak-17600/ China has been exporting aid goods worth around $835 million annually since 2017. These material resources are distributed by China…
Book Publication: Banking on Beijing - The Aims and Impacts of China's Overseas Development Program
Banking on Beijing: The Aims and Impacts of China’s Overseas Development Program April 2022 DOI: 10.1017/9781108564496 ISBN: 9781108474108 This book explains China’s transformation from ‘benefactor’ to ‘banker’ in its relationship with developing countries and traces the impacts of this change. China is now the lender of first resort for much of the developing world, but…