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Global Hong Kong Speaker Series: Protest, repression and justice in Northern Ireland
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. In this talk, Former CNN correspondent Mike Chinoy discusses his new book, Are You With Me? Kevin Boyle and the Rise of the Human Rights Movement and the lessons of Boyle’s life and work for protection of human rights around the world today. Kevin Boyle was a human rights lawyer and a leader of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland READ MORE...
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...