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H-Net Network on Asian Studies and History

Welcome to H-Asia, a member of H-Net Humanities & Social Sciences Online. The primary purpose of H-ASIA is to enable historians and other Asia scholars to easily communicate current research and teaching interests; to discuss new articles, books, papers, approaches, methods and tools of analysis; to test new ideas and share comments and tips on teaching. H-Asia is especially committed to discussing region wide, comparative and professional issues important to scholars of Asia.

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ANN: Lecture on ‘Jātaka, Purgatory, and Supernatural Stories (zhiguai)—On the Classicization of Buddhist Stories from the Perspective of Fa Yuan Zhu Lin’, British Columbia, Canada

Carol Lee •03/20/2024 Announcement
Lecture
Date
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Subject Fields
Religious Studies and Theology, Asian History / Studies

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a public lecture by Professor Yu ZHANG (Shanghai International Studies University).

Title: Jātaka, Purgatory, and Supernatural Stories (zhiguai)—On the Classicization of Buddhist Stories from the Perspective of Fa Yuan Zhu Lin

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024, 2:00 pm PDT

Venue: University of British Columbia, Asian Centre, Room 604

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Extended deadline: CFP "Illustration as a Mode of Commentary in Chinese Textual Traditions"

Rainier Lanselle •03/20/2024 Announcement
Announcement Type
Call for Papers
Location
France
Subject Fields
Chinese History / Studies, Classical Studies, Literature

Dear colleagues, 

We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for submission of the call for papers for the workshop "Illustration as a mode of commentary in Chinese textual traditions" has been extended to 1 April.

The workshop will be held in November 2024, in Paris, France, and online.

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Zoom Seminars, "New Books on Sri Lanka", Wed. March 27th & Wed. April 3rd

John Rogers •03/20/2024 Discussion

The American Institute for Lankan Studies Colombo is holding zoom seminars on two new books on Sri Lanka:

March 27th, 2024: Neena Mahadev, Karma and Grace: Religious Difference in Millennial Sri Lanka. Chair and Discussant: Charles Hallisey.

April 3rd, 2024: Alexander McKinley, Mountain at a Center of the World: Pilgrimage and Pluralism in Sri Lanka. Chair and Discussant: Anne M. Blackburn.

All events are at 9:00--10:00 PM in Sri Lanka (11:30 AM--12:30 PM EDT).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND MORE DETAILS ARE AT https://www.aisls.org/virtual-events/

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Recent Reviews

Recent Threads

TOC Global Taiwan Brief, Vol. 9, Issue 6

Adrienne Wu •03/20/2024 Discussion

This issue was originally published on the Global Taiwan Institute's website and the full articles are available at: https://globaltaiwan.org/issues/vol-9-issue-6/)

What US Air Force Re-Optimization Means for Taiwan
By: Eric Chan

At the 2024 “Two Sessions” in Beijing, China Talks Tough on Taiwan
By: Amrita Jash

Decoding Beijing’s Gray Zone Tactics: China Coast Guard Activities and the Redefinition of Conflict in the Taiwan Strait
By: Sze-fung Lee

The Nexus of Cybersecurity and National Security: Taiwan’s Imperatives Amidst Escalating Cyber Threats
By: Enescan Lorci

China’s New Civil Flight Routes

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Zoom Seminars, "New Books on Sri Lanka", Wed. March 27th & Wed. April 3rd

John Rogers •03/20/2024 Discussion

The American Institute for Lankan Studies Colombo is holding zoom seminars on two new books on Sri Lanka:

March 27th, 2024: Neena Mahadev, Karma and Grace: Religious Difference in Millennial Sri Lanka. Chair and Discussant: Charles Hallisey.

April 3rd, 2024: Alexander McKinley, Mountain at a Center of the World: Pilgrimage and Pluralism in Sri Lanka. Chair and Discussant: Anne M. Blackburn.

All events are at 9:00--10:00 PM in Sri Lanka (11:30 AM--12:30 PM EDT).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND MORE DETAILS ARE AT https://www.aisls.org/virtual-events/

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CFA: GTI Internship, Summer 2024

Adrienne Wu •03/18/2024 Discussion

GTI is accepting applications for internships this Summer. Please find below the job description for our internship program.

The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is a private, non-profit policy incubator located in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Our vision is to raise awareness, deepen affinity, and create opportunities for strengthening the relationship between Taiwan and the international community, and especially Taiwan’s relationship with the United States. We do this through policy research and programs that promote better public understanding about Taiwan and its people.

GTI accepts

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Global China Local Cultures Lecture Series (Mar 19): Keren Zhu - The Rise and Fall of Economic-Centered Coalitions in China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Terrie Ip •03/15/2024 Discussion

Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences

Global China Local Cultures Lecture Series
The Rise and Fall of Economic-Centered Coalitions in China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Date/Time: March 19, 2024 ,10:00 – 11:30 (HK time)
Language: English
Venue: Via ZOOM (Registration is required.)
Registration link: https://hku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf-ugqDsvE9dYqrfjctB29XAk1pICz_zc#/registration

ABSTRACT
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), ten years since it began, has become China’s guiding foreign engagement and economic governance principle in the Xi Jinping era. However, questions remain

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