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Cornell CAPS program Beijing semester students' life in China!

Cornell CAPS program Beijing semester students' life in China!

Take a look at the Cornell CAPS program Beijing semester students' life in China! This fall semester, the CAPS program is delighted to have five outstanding students, Alyssa Ma, Eric Zhang, Ianna Ramdhany Correa, Michelle Song, and Nicole Mah, studying at Peking University's School of Internation...

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 Ice Cream Social: A Sweet Transition for the Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) Program

Ice Cream Social: A Sweet Transition for the Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) Program

August 24th was more than just a feast of Ithaca's finest ice cream - it was a celebration of the diversity, unity, and future aspirations of the CAPS program. Heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing director, Dr. Allen Carlson, who reflected on the remarkable accomplishments CAPS has achieved during...

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Student Travel Journals Beijing Fall 2023 Semester

Student Travel Journals Beijing Fall 2023 Semester

The CAPS students that participated in the 2023 fall semester at Peking University reflect on their experiences in several travel journals.

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Cornell CAPS Visiting Graduate Students Reflect on Fall 2023

Cornell CAPS Visiting Graduate Students Reflect on Fall 2023

Cornell CAPS visiting graduate students Jingchuan Hou and Shuyun Wang reflect on their experiences during the fall 2023 semester.

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Faculty News

Jessica Chen Weiss named one of Prospect Magazine's 25 "Top Thinkers for a World on the Brink for 2024."

Jessica Chen Weiss named one of Prospect Magazine's 25 "Top Thinkers for a World on the Brink for 2024."

Jessica Chen Weiss, Michael J. Zak Professor for China and Asia-Pacific Studies at Cornell University and Director of the Cornell Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program, is named one of Prospect Magazine's 25 "Top Thinkers for a World on the Brink for 2024."

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China’s Old Economic Model Is Breaking. Its Replacement Might Be Green.

China’s Old Economic Model Is Breaking. Its Replacement Might Be Green.

Is China's economy really imploding, or is it evolving? This new piece by CAPS faculty member, Professor Jeremy Wallace, sheds light on China's economic complexities, from struggling real estate investments to booming electric vehicle and solar energy sectors. Despite concerns, most economists predi...

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China expert, present at Xi visit to US, aims to cool tensions

Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, an expert on U.S.-China relations, was among the attendees of the dinner following President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historic summit on Nov. 15 in San Francisco.

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What’s Behind the Youth Unemployment Statistics Beijing Just Decided to Stop Publishing?

What’s Behind the Youth Unemployment Statistics Beijing Just Decided to Stop Publishing?

What is behind the youth unemployment statistics Beijing just decided to stop publishing? CAPS faculty member, Professor Eli Friedman, uncovers the underlying reasons for joblessness among China's youth. A must-read for anyone interested in labor trends in China. Check out Professor Eli Friedman'...

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"Should the US pursue a new Cold War with China?"

"Should the US pursue a new Cold War with China?"

On Thursday, September 7, Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of the Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program at Cornell University, joined a panel of distinguished experts, including Patricia M. Kim Matthew Turpin Joseph Nye for a conversation at The Brookings Institution.

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What China’s economic slowdown means for the world

What China’s economic slowdown means for the world

What Does China’s Economic Slowdown Mean for the World? CAPS faculty member, Professor Jeremy Wallace, writes that China's economy is experiencing a significant slowdown, underscored by unstable property markets and decreased value in currency and exports. This slowdown, attributed to strict debt...

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A World Safe for Autocracy? Domestic Politics, China's Rise, and the Future of the International Order.

A World Safe for Autocracy? Domestic Politics, China's Rise, and the Future of the International Order.

Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of the Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program at Cornell University, recently delivered two informative talks at the European External Action Service and OECD - OCDE. At the European External Action Service (EEAS) Speaker’s Corner, Professor ...

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Sitting down with Jessica Chen Weiss

Sitting down with Jessica Chen Weiss

Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of the Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program at Cornell University, joined Yawei Liu, Director of the China Program at The Carter Center for an interview at the U.S.-China Perception Monitor. Weiss reflects on her career, highlighting her in...

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Exploring the complexities of the US-China relationship

As part of the Cornell University 2023 Stewardship Report, this story highlights how donor philanthropy is supporting faculty and their pursuit of new knowledge and solutions that do the greatest good for people and communities all around the world.

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“Taiwan and the True Sources of Deterrence.”

“Taiwan and the True Sources of Deterrence.”

Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Michael J. Zak Professor for China and Asia-Pacific Studies at Cornell University and Director of the Cornell Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program, joined Bonnie Glaser at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and Thomas Christensen at Columbia...

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Aspen Strategy Group discussion with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi

Aspen Strategy Group discussion with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi

On October 28, Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of the Cornell Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program, joined members of the U.S. strategic community for a discussion with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, in Washington D.C., hosted by The Aspen Institute's Aspen Strategy ...

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Roundtable discussion on U.S.-China relations at the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.

Roundtable discussion on U.S.-China relations at the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.

On October 4, Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of the Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program at Cornell University, joined a distinguished delegation of nearly 30 renowned Chinese and American scholars led by the Institute of the International and Strategic Studies (IISS) at Pe...

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CAPS Professor Eli Friedman seminar on Labor Movements in East Asia: Mobilizing Against Inequality Amid Political Change

CAPS Professor Eli Friedman seminar on Labor Movements in East Asia: Mobilizing Against Inequality Amid Political Change

CAPS Professor Eli Friedman participated in a seminar at the National Taiwan University College of Social Science on September 22nd. The seminar posed the questions of: "In the face of regime repression, stagnant wages, workplace discrimination, the introduction of disruptive technologies, exploitat...

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Recent Events

Fireside Chat with Tom Cooney '90

Fireside Chat with Tom Cooney '90

On October 20, the Cornell Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program hosted an informal and off-the-record conversation between Tom Cooney, Vice President and International Policy Advisor at Capital Group and a former senior career diplomat, and Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of...

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"China and Africa: Past, Present, and Future. Engagement and Local Variation."

"China and Africa: Past, Present, and Future. Engagement and Local Variation."

On October 24, the Cornell Levinson China and Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS) program hosted a timely China and Africa panel discussion, titled "China and Africa: Past, Present, and Future. Engagement and Local Variation."

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CAPS Students attend Cornell-China Forum 2023

CAPS Students attend Cornell-China Forum 2023

On November 5, 2023, the Cornell CAPS students in Beijing were able to join 250 Cornell alumni and collaborators gathered in Guangzhou for Cornell's annual event in China, organized by the Cornell China Center. The forum showcased Cornell's research and commitment to addressing urgent global challen...

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CAPS students in DC attend documentary premiere of “Chinese Puzzle” at the Chinese embassy.

CAPS students in DC attend documentary premiere of “Chinese Puzzle” at the Chinese embassy.

On October 17, three Cornell Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program Washington DC semester students, Feifei Hung, Jacqueline Cheng, and Catherine G Chin, participated in a documentary premiere at the Chinese embassy.

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CAPS students invited to attend 74th National Day reception at Chinese Embassy in DC.

CAPS students invited to attend 74th National Day reception at Chinese Embassy in DC.

On September 27, two Cornell Levinson China and Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) program Washington DC semester students, Feifei Hung and Jacqueline Cheng, joined the Chinese Embassy for the first in-person National Day reception after the pandemic to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the...

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The View From Dharamshala: Tibet, China, and the world (A Chat with Lobsang Sangay)

The View From Dharamshala: Tibet, China, and the world (A Chat with Lobsang Sangay)

On November 14, the Cornell CAPS program hosted a seminar, titled "The View From Dharamshala: Tibet, China, And The World. A Chat with Lobsang Sangay." The seminar was moderated by Professor Allen Carlson, Associate Professor at the Cornell Department of Government.

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