WEAI Research Scholar Michael C. Davis was quoted in a June 20 article in The New York Times titled "Law Will Tighten Beijing’s Grip on Hong Kong With Chinese Security Force." In the article, which discusses the Chinese government's recently revealed plans to establish a security agency in Hong Kong, various experts expressed concerns that the new law would undermine … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo quoted in NYT obituary of Prem Tinsulanonda
Professor Duncan McCargo was quoted by the New York Times in a May 26 obituary for Prem Tinsulanonda, an army commander in chief who served as prime minister of Thailand and headed the Privy Council of the king. Prem was 98. "'The king trusted Prem absolutely,' wrote the political scientist Duncan McCargo, 'seeing him as an incorruptible figure who shared his soft and … [Read more...]
April 16 Event: “Reaching the Chinese Public through the Barriers of Censorship:” Audio and Photos
Audio and photographs are now available from the April 16, 2018 event "Reaching the Chinese Public through the Barriers of Censorship," which featured Ching-Ching Ni, the Editor-in-Chief of The New York Times Chinese website. Her presentation was moderated by Sun Zhe, adjunct senior research scholar and co-director of the China Initiative at Columbia University’s School of … [Read more...]
“Reaching the Chinese Public through the Barriers of Censorship: The View from the New York Times Chinese Language Website”
Discussion "Reaching the Chinese Public through the Barriers of Censorship: The View from the New York Times Chinese Language Website” Ching-Ching Ni, Editor-in-Chief, New York Times Chinese Moderated by Andrew J. Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Columbia University Monday, April 16, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:30 … [Read more...]
Nov. 15 Event: “Business Dealings of the Chinese Ruling Elite:” Audio and Photos
Audio and photographs are now available from the November 15, 2017 event "Business Dealings of the Chinese Ruling Elite." During his time in the Hong Kong office, New York Times investigative reporter Michael Forsythe conducted research and published many articles related to the business dealings of Chinese elite. This talk provided an opportunity for Mr. Forsythe to … [Read more...]
