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CAPS at the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.

On January 30, the Cornell Levinson Program in China and Asia-Pacific Studies joined the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. for an off-the-record conversation on China and the future of U.S.-China relations between Minister Jing Quan at the embassy and Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, Director of the CAPS program.

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Asia Society Hosts Dialogue on U.S.-China Relations with Chinese Delegation

Jessica Chen Weiss, Michael J. Zak Professor for China and Asia-Pacific Studies at Cornell University and Director of the Cornell Levinson Program in China and Asia-Pacific Studies, participated in an in-person, closed-door roundtable at Asia Society's New York headquarters with a ministerial-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China on January 8.

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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 International Studies, one of China’s most prominent universities.

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Cornell’s ’24-25 Schwarzman Scholars named

A&S young alumni are among this year’s group of 150 scholars, who are from 43 countries and 114 universities. Schwarzman Scholars, an international program, nurtures a network of future global leaders.

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“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 | SIPA for an insightful podcast at the CSIS China Power Project.

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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 challenges and collaborations with a global scope. Several Cornell leaders and faculty joined panel discussions with Chinese scholars and industry representatives to discuss decarbonization and environmental resilience, health technology in the context of aging society, and materials innovations.

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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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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 the CAPS program.

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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 internship at The Carter Center. She discusses the need for a forward-looking approach in managing U.S.-China relations, concerns about racial factors in assessing China's intentions, and the importance of minimizing such factors.

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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 Group.

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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 Weiss shared her insights into China's complex internal dynamics and their profound external implications with EEAS staff and EU diplomatic staff.

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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-limiting policies and a transition from a zero-Covid approach, is impacting global markets.

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"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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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 his six years of dedicated leadership. We are thrilled to introduce our incoming director, Dr. Jessica Chen Weiss, who unveiled her inspiring vision and strategic roadmap for the future of the CAPS program.

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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's article at https://www.chinafile.com/reporting-opinion/notes-chinafile/whats-behind-youth-unemployment-statistics-beijing-just-decided

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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 predict a 3-5% growth for China this year. While some sectors face challenges, others like EVs and solar are experiencing unprecedented growth, signaling a possible shift toward a greener economy. Check out Professor Jeremy Wallace's article at https://heatmap.news/economy/china-real-estate-evs-solar

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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 Peking University and Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for a roundtable discussion on U.S.-China relations with Chinese ambassador, Xie Feng, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister, Xu Xueyuan, at the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C.

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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 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, exploitative guest worker programs, etc., how can workers defend their rights and interests? How do labor movements in East Asia face increasingly diverse yet similar challenges?"

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Reopening CAPS Study Abroad in Beijing

We are now thrilled to announce our intention of re-opening the CAPS study abroad in Beijing in the incoming academic year of 2023-2024

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CAPS Spring Social 2023

After two years of suspension, CAPS has resumed our annual Spring Social that was held at the AD White House on February 14th of this year.

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People over numbers: Book charts China’s neopolitical turn

Jeremy Lee Wallace explains how a few numbers came to define Chinese politics “until they did not count what mattered and what they counted did not measure up,” and the “stunning about-face” led by Xi Jinping within the Chinese Communist Party.

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