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SUMMARY:Ja Ian Chong — Northeast Asia Is for Deterrence and Southeast Asia Is (Mostly) for Free-Riding: Understanding Divergent Responses to Maintaining Order
DESCRIPTION:Register for hybrid zoom attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ja Ian Chong\, Associate Professor\, Political Science\, National University of Singapore \n\n\n\nModerator: Mark Wu\, Henry L. Stimson Professor\, Harvard Law School; Director\, Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies \n\n\n\nThe focus of Ja Ian Chong’s teaching and research is on international relations\, especially IR theory\, security\, Chinese foreign policy\, and international relations in the Asia-Pacific. Of particular interest are issues that stand at the nexus of international and domestic politics\, such as influences on nationalism and the consequences of major power competition on the domestic politics of third countries. In addition to their academic background\, they have experience working in think-tanks both in Singapore and in the United States. The speaker is the author of External Intervention and the Politics of State Formation–China\, Indonesia\, Thailand\, 1893-1952 (Cambridge\, 2012)\, which received the 2013 Best Book Award from the International Security Studies Section of the International Studies Association. \n\n\n\n Co-sponsored by the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies.Also via Zoom.Register at: https://harvard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf-6opz4rGNecwwA132Vq1rTroCFdQ7hv#/registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/ja-ian-chong-northeast-asia-is-for-deterrence-and-southeast-asia-is-mostly-for-free-riding-understanding-divergent-responses-to-maintaining-order/
LOCATION:CGIS Knafel K262\, 1737 Cambridge Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures
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SUMMARY:Wan-an Chiang — Global Taipei: Bridging Tradition and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Register for in-person attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Wan-an Chiang\, Mayor\, Taipei Moderator: Anthony Saich\, Director\, Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia and Daewoo Professor of International Affairs\, Harvard Kennedy School \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics\, Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University\, and Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University \n\n\n\nPlease register with a valid Harvard email address to attend in-person. This event will also be livestreamed on YouTube. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/wan-an-chiang-global-taipei-bridging-tradition-and-innovation/
LOCATION:JFK Jr. Forum\, Harvard Kennedy School\, 79 John F. Kennedy St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T160000
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SUMMARY:Digital China Initiative Workshop — GenAI for Literary Sinitic Studies
DESCRIPTION:Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to introduce the world of Generative AI (GenAI) and its applications in Literary Sinitic Studies. Tailored for beginners with no prior experience in AI\, this session will explore how GenAI can revolutionize various aspects of research\, learning\, and analysis in Literary Sinitic Studies. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nStudents\, researchers\, and professionals in Literary Sinitic Studies\n\n\n\nIndividuals interested in leveraging AI for academic or professional work related to China\n\n\n\nNo prior background in AI or computer science is required\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduce the concept of GenAI and its potential in Literary Sinitic Studies\n\n\n\nExplore various practical applications of GenAI in the field\n\n\n\nDevelop basic prompt engineering skills for effective use of GenAI chatbots.\n\n\n\n\nAlso held on September 27 and October 4 \n\n\n\nRegister here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/digital-china-initiative-workshop-genai-for-literary-sinitic-studies/
LOCATION:Room 202\, 61 Kirkland St.\, 61 Kirkland St.\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T150000
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SUMMARY:Joel Mokyr — China and the West – Two Paths to the Twentieth Century
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joel Mokyr\, Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences & Professor of Economics and History\, Northwestern University \n\n\n\nJoin Joel Mokyr as he discusses his book “Two Paths to the Twentieth Century: Culture and Institutions in Europe and China\, 1000-2000” coauthored with Avner Greif and Guido Tabellini. Forthcoming with Princeton University Press\, it explores a millennium of Eurasian economic history. Mokyr conducts research on the economic history of Europe\, and specializes in the period 1750-1914. His current research is concerned with the understanding of the economic and intellectual roots of technological progress and the growth of useful knowledge in European societies\, as well as the impact that industrialization and economic progress have had on economic welfare. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/joel-mokyr-china-and-the-west-two-paths-to-the-twentieth-century/
LOCATION:Goldman Room\, Adolphus Busch Hall\, 27 Kirkland St.\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
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SUMMARY:Combatting Digital Misinformation: Lessons from Taiwan — A Conversation with Audrey Tang
DESCRIPTION:Register now for event waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n***WAITLIST REGISTRATION ONLY***This event’s pre-registration has reached its capacity. You may register for the waitlist\, and we will notify you if a space becomes available.Speaker: Audrey Tang\, Inaugural Minister for Digital Affairs\, Taiwan (2022-2024) \n\n\n\nTaiwan sits on the front lines of global misinformation campaigns.  From election interference to fake news stories\, Taiwanese society faces a regular influx of activities by nefarious actors attempting to distort information.  What lessons can Taiwan offer for how to combat misinformation in a polarized political environment\, while protecting speech and promoting a thriving democracy?  Join us for a discussion with Audrey Tang\, Taiwan’s former Minister for Digital Affairs\, moderated by Professor Mark Wu\, Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society and Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society and the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person only event. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Register at: https://forms.gle/Qt6aA8BGg4TkS7Vs7.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/combatting-digital-misinformation-lessons-from-taiwan-a-conversation-with-audrey-tang/
LOCATION:BKC Multipurpose Room 515\, Lewis Law Center\, 1557 Mass. Ave. 5th Floor\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures,Special Event,Taiwan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
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SUMMARY:JFK Jr. Forum — Building a Digital Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Register for in-person attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists:Audrey Tang\, Former Minister of Digital Affairs\, Taiwan Megan Smith\, Former Chief Technology Officer of the United StatesDanielle Allen\, James Bryant Conant University Professor and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation\, Harvard UniversityMathias Riss\, Berthold Beitz Professor in Human Rights\, Global Affairs and Philosophy and Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy\, Harvard University \n\n\n\nAround the world\, innovative developments in digital civic infrastructure are being created to advance the public good and build thriving democratic societies. Drawing from global\, U.S.\, and municipal examples\, panelists will explore how technology is being used to transform political institutions\, civil society\, and political culture to support more representative\, transparent\, responsive\, and participatory democracy\, and how these infrastructures can be designed to protect individual human rights and democratic systems. \n\n\n\nPlease register with a valid Harvard email address to attend in-person. All JFK Jr. Forums are publicly livestreamed on their YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/jfk-jr-forum-building-a-digital-democracy/
LOCATION:JFK Jr. Forum\, Harvard Kennedy School\, 79 John F. Kennedy St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182647
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SUMMARY:Digital China Initiative Workshop — GenAI for Literary Sinitic Studies
DESCRIPTION:Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to introduce the world of Generative AI (GenAI) and its applications in Literary Sinitic Studies. Tailored for beginners with no prior experience in AI\, this session will explore how GenAI can revolutionize various aspects of research\, learning\, and analysis in Literary Sinitic Studies. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nStudents\, researchers\, and professionals in Literary Sinitic Studies\n\n\n\nIndividuals interested in leveraging AI for academic or professional work related to China\n\n\n\nNo prior background in AI or computer science is required\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduce the concept of GenAI and its potential in Literary Sinitic Studies\n\n\n\nExplore various practical applications of GenAI in the field\n\n\n\nDevelop basic prompt engineering skills for effective use of GenAI chatbots.\n\n\n\n\nAlso held on September 20 and October 4 \n\n\n\nRegister here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/events/digital-china-initiative-workshop-genai-for-literary-sinitic-studies-2/
LOCATION:Room 202\, 61 Kirkland St.\, 61 Kirkland St.\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-Sponsored Lectures
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