Beyond the Legend: Bruce Lee’s Side Kick, New Martial Aesthetics and the Resurgence of Orientalism CeMEAS Conversations: In this engaging interview with Paul Bowman, we embark on a journey through the multifaceted legacy of the martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. From his revolutionary contributions to action choreography to his pivotal role in bridging cultural divides,…
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CeMEAS Conversation: Sascha Klotzbücher
Understanding China’s Global Engagements Sascha Klotzbücher (Comenius University, Bratislava) talked about the impact of the united front concept on international cooperation. In this interview, Klotzbücher discusses the following questions: 1. How does China frame its approach to global engagement, especially from the perspective of the Communist Party? 2. What is the “United Front Concept,” and…
CeMEAS Conversation: Wanjing Chen
Bridging Capital and Borders: Small-Scale Chinese Entrepreneurs in Laos and their new role In this interview, Wanjing Chen (Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology ) discusses the following questions: 1. What motivated you to research the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on local Chinese entrepreneurs in Laos? 2. What are the main…
CeMEAS Conversation: Ivan Franceschini
Global China’s Underbelly: Transnational Organized Crime and China’s Regional Engagement in Southeast Asia In this interview, Ivan Franceschini (University of Botswana) discusses the following questions: 1. Your book, ‘Global China as Method,’ challenges the view of China as an isolated entity with unique systems. How does this new perspective contribute to our understanding of China’s…
CeMEAS Conversation: Felix Heiduk
Southeast Asia’s Security Landscape in Transition: Towards a New Order Between China and the U.S. In this interview, Felix Heiduk (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik) discusses the following questions: 1. What is your assessment of the changing dynamics in Southeast Asia’s regional security order, especially with the emergence of China as a significant player? 2. What…
CeMEAS Conversations: Agnieszka Nitza-Makowska
The China-Pakistan Partnership: Building Infrastructure and Soft Power in South Asia In this interview, Agnieszka Nitza-Makowska ((University of Tartu, Estonia /Collegium Civitas, Poland) discusses the following questions: 1. Your book, ‘Global China as Method,’ challenges the view of China as an isolated entity with unique systems. How does this new perspective contribute to our understanding…
CeMEAS Conversations: Julie Chen
Exploring China’s Relations with Central Asia: Insights from Uzbek and Kazakh Scholars In this interview, Julie Chen (University of Helsinki) discusses the following questions: 1. From the perspective of Central Asian nations, what are the core concerns regarding Xinjiang/Uyghur matters and how do they impact China’s relations with the region? 2. How do domestic factors…
CeMEAS Conversations: Nellie Chu
Fast Fashion, Migrant Labor and Urban Villages in Southern China In this interview Nellie Chu elaborates on the interplay between the fast fashion industry, urban villages, and migrant labor in Southern China. The discussion provides a comprehensive examination of the post-socialist transformations in China, shedding light on the unique labor practices, land dynamics, and personhood…
CeMEAS Conversations: Carolin Kautz
Who Does Still Believe in Communism? How Ideology and Capitalism Shape China’s Future In this video, Carolin Kautz discusses her research on the Communist Party of China (CCP) and the development of party ideology since 1949. She examines the adaptation of the CCP to a capitalist environment since the politics of reform and opening…
CeMEAS Conversations: Janice Hyeju Jeong
Chinese Muslim Pilgrimage to Mecca: Migration, Diaspora and Transnational Connectivity In this video, Janice Hyeju Jeong discusses her research on Chinese Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Drawing on the history of pilgrimage from the 18th century to present times, she examines the development of routes, motives, communities and transnational as well as regional networks that evolved…
CeMEAS Conversations: Yumin Ao
Emerging Theater Festivals and Cultural Politics in the PR China: Why Cities Need to Be Eventful In this video, Yumin Ao discusses her activities and research in the field of Chinese Theater and theater festivals in the PR China. Connecting cultural politics and the concept of eventful cities, she critically examines China’s recent boom in…
CeMEAS Conversations: Benjamin Creutzfeldt
China’s Relations with Latin America: Past, Present and a Challenging Future In this video, Benjamin Creutzfeldt discusses his research on China’s relationship with Latin America. Drawing on the history of Sino-Latin American Relations, he critically examines China’s recent engagement and its consequences for Latin America. He discusses China’s Belt and Road Initiative and developmental aid…