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…
Category: CeMEAS Conversations
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…
CeMEAS Conversations: Xu Yuanwei
The Changing Economics of Marriage: Sex Imbalance and Bride Price in China In this video, Xu Yuanwei discusses her latest research on China’s marriage market and changes in bride price development. She debates China’s one child policy as well as the implications of China’s unbalanced sex ratio for society and economy. Yuanwei Xu…
CeMEAS Conversations: Henrike Rudolph
A Voice for the People? The First Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference in 1949 We are excited to present Henrike Rudolph as part of our CeMEAS Conversations. In this video, Henrike Rudolph discusses her research on the preparation of the first CPPCC (Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) in 1949. She critically examines how the Communist…
CeMEAS Conversations: Felix Turbanisch
Mask Diplomacy: China’s Export of Medical Goods in Times of Covid-19 We are excited to present Felix Turbanisch as part of our CeMEAS Conversations. In this video, Felix Turbanisch discusses his latest research on China’s export of medical goods during Covid-19 pandemic. He debates China’s role within the global supply of medical products and discusses…
CeMEAS Conversations: Lennart Kaplan
China’s Aid to Africa: A New Alternative to Traditional Donors? We are excited to present Lennart Kaplan as part of our CeMEAS Conversations. Lennart Kaplan discusses his latest research on China’s development aid in African countries. He debates China’s development approach and discusses possible implications for traditional donors and receiving countries. 00:05 – 1. China…
CeMEAS Conversations: Andreas Fuchs
China’s New Role in the International Aid System We are excited to present Andreas Fuchs as part of our CeMEAS Conversations. In this video, Andreas Fuchs discusses motives and effects of China’s foreign aid with a focus on African countries. 00:05 – Question 1: What is China’s new role within the international aid…
CeMEAS Conversations: Feicheng Wang
Labor Market Development and China’s New Role in the World Economy We are excited to present Feicheng Wang as part of our CeMEAS Conversations. In this video, Feicheng Wang discusses his latest research on China’s household registration system and labor market development. He debates China’s new role in world trade as well as the impact…
CeMEAS Conversations: Bart Dessein
“Towards a New Global Order? Ambitions, Scope and Challenges of China’s Belt and Road Initiative” We are excited to present Bart Dessein as part of our CeMEAS Conversations. Our video series “Towards a New Global Order? Ambitions, Scope and Challenges of China’s Belt and Road Initiative” was filmed on the sidelines of a workshop held…