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Rethinking China’s Soft Power: The Pragmatic Enticement of Confucius Institutes in Ethiopia
Online Event
This talk challenges the popular imagery of CIs as controversial and ideological by illuminating their practical offerings in developing contexts. Specifically, through the case study of Ethiopia, the presentation demonstrates that China’s fusion of practical or tangible benefits with language and cultural promotion invokes support from key participants, including university administrators, students, and Chinese teachers. At the same time, the apparent gaps between rising expectations of Ethiopian administrators and students and the limited resources on the ground, present a challenge for sustainability of CIs in Ethiopia and beyond. READ MORE...
"Global Hong Kong: Lessons from Elsewhere" Speaker Series
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Online Event
As Hong Kong experiences unprecedented political and social upheavals, we invite speakers who can shed light on other societies which have faced similar challenges. Putting Hong Kong in global perspectives may inspire comparative research, theoretical and historical reflections, as well as public discussions on our collective future. Each public lecture will begin with a 30-min presentation, followed by another 30 mins of Q&A. The series is free and open to the public. Participants must register before each event. READ MORE...