China
EdX Course on Mao Raises Questions of Propaganda
The course has garnered controversy, with some questioning whether it objectively teaches Mao Zedong’s theories, strategies, and policies and calling it a reiteration of the Chinese Communist Party ideology.
New Global Institute Grants $3.75M to China Climate Research
Based at the Harvard Center Shanghai, the new Harvard Global Institute will provide grants to research projects that focus on climate and energy science, economics, engineering, and environmental health.
Elliott Draws on Scholarship as International Affairs Provost
Colleagues say East Asian Languages and Civilizations professor Mark Elliott provides valuable expertise to Harvard's global outreach.
Xi Jinping Panel
A group of China experts gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Center for Government and International Studies to answer questions audience members would ask Chinese President Xi Jinxing if given the chance. Discussion topics ranged from China's economy to environmental issues to higher education in both the US and China.
Business Leaders Speak at Annual Harvard China Forum
Speeches and panels fell under this year’s theme of “defining the Chinese dream,” and addressed the challenges of entrepreneurship in China.
Su Mang at China Forum
Su Mang, President and CEO of Trends Media Group, speaks at the closing ceremony of the 2015 Harvard China Forum at Memorial Church on Sunday. The Forum served as an opportunity for prominent leaders to speak on China-related issues throughout the weekend.
Former Australian PM Calls for U.S.-China Cooperation
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin M. Rudd urged the U.S. and Chinese governments to develop a common strategic narrative to improve their relations during a panel.
Former UN Security Council President Talks China
Former United Nations Security Council president Kishore Mahbubani argued that the U.S. needs to begin considering a world in which China is the primary superpower on Wednesday night.
Harvard Moves To Open Three New Offices Abroad
Harvard has authorized the opening of three new offices abroad in Cape Town, Beijing, and Mumbai, which would join the 16 existing international offices.
Faust Disapproves of Divest Harvard’s February Occupation
“I wish [Divest Harvard] would focus on accomplishing what we want to accomplish, which is have an effect on climate change,” University President Drew G. Faust said.
Officials Talk Economic Relationships at US-China Forum
Keynote speakers at the Harvard US-China Economic Forum stressed the importance of building economic relationships abroad, as well as fostering connections among domestic groups, on Saturday.
Faust Discusses Climate Change at Beijing's Tsinghua University
In a speech in Beijing Tuesday morning, University President Drew G. Faust reiterated her argument that universities can help combat climate change through their research endeavors.
In Beijing, Faust Talks Climate Change with Chinese President
University President Drew G. Faust met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and invited the Chinese leader to visit Harvard’s campus on a future trip to the United States.
Faust To Headline ‘Your Harvard’ Talk in Beijing
A week after visiting Selma, Ala., University President Drew G. Faust is set to appear in China on Sunday to “shar[e] her vision for the future” of Harvard with alumni in Beijing.
Anthropology Professor Named Changjiang Scholar
The title of Changjiang Scholar is often considered the most prestigious academic award conferred in China, and is rarely granted to foreigners or to social scientists.
Project on China’s Energy Policy Receives Climate Change Solutions Grant
The Harvard China Project, a research program on China's environment and energy system based at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, plans to use grant money it received to conduct research on the future of renewable energy sources in China.
Faculty React to U.S.-China Climate Agreement
Several Harvard faculty members said the announcement of new U.S. and China targets for carbon emissions signifies first step for international cooperation to combat climate change.
Eurasia Expert Discusses Russia, China Relationship
Will China stand in Russia's way or partner with it to create a new world order? Expert Vitaly Kozyrev discussed that question Wednesday afternoon.
Experts Discuss Potential for Another World War
Experts disagreed whether tension between China and the U.S. in the East China Sea has the potential to escalate to global conflict on the scale of World War I by October 2015 at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum on Wednesday night.
Hong Kong Crisis
The JFK Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics hosted a panel event on Tuesday evening on the future of Hong Kong with Chinese lawyer Chak Ming Chan, T.M. Chang Professor of China Studies William C. Kirby, College student Heather L. Pickerell '15, and moderator Anthony Saich.
Panel Traces Hong Kong Crisis Through Colonial History
A panel of scholars and former U.S. diplomats argued that the current conflict in Hong Kong has historical roots during a seminar Wednesday afternoon.
Paulson Discusses Financial Crisis, U.S.-China Relations
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson spoke about failures during the 2008 financial crisis, U.S.-China relations, and climate change at the Institute of Politics on Wednesday.
Affiliates Wear Yellow in Solidarity with Hong Kong Protesters
The action was originally conceived by Heather L. Pickerell ’15 as a chance for those on Harvard’s campus to raise awareness about the protests.