Georgetown and China News http://www.georgetown.edu/home/news.html News content provided by Georgetown University. en-us help@georgetown.edu (c) 2009 Georgetown University Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:58:39 EST Green Groups Split on Danish Idea: Politico http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46959/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46959 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST China's Role on World Stage is No Cause for Alarm, Says Barack Obama: The Guardian http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46948/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46948 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Conference Marks Milestone in U.S.-China Exchange Georgetown celebrates 30 years of American relations with China at a conference advocating more scholarly exchanges between the two nations. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46765/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46765 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Marks 30 Years of Sino-American Diplomacy with Conference, Photo Exhibit Georgetown University will host a conference and photo exhibit celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Sino-American Diplomatic Relations. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46516/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46516 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Renewable Energy in China: Expert commentary by Joanna Lewis Joanna Lewis, an assistant professor of science, technology and international affairs, discusses renewable energy and policy development in China. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/47051/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/47051 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Newsmakers: Nov. 4, 2009 Newsmakers highlights the innovative research, published materials and accolades of faculty and staff at Georgetown University. Catch a glimpse of who's listed this week. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46297/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46297 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST SCS Helps China Group Understand Economic Crisis A 40-member Chinese delegation gets lessons in economic response as part of a School of Continuing Studies' education outreach program. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46372/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46372 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Among Top Fulbright Producers A list published by The Chronicle of Higher Education puts the university among top producers of U.S. Fulbright Fellows. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/45645/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/45645 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST A Race to Win the Clean-Tech Market, or an Opportunity to Cooperate?: The New York Times http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/46293/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/46293 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Asia, the U.S. and the Rule of Law: An interview with James Feinerman Law professor James Feinerman has been a Fulbright scholar in Japan, and he has studied law in China as a Fulbright lecturer and a MacArthur fellow. Today he discusses how different cultures interpret the concept of the Rule of Law. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/45394/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/45394 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST China Aid Could Mar Efforts to Rid North Korea of Nukes: Associated Press http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/45411/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/45411 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST US-China Relations : Expert commentary by James Reardon Anderson Associate Dean of Georgetown?s Foreign Service School, James Reardon Anderson discusses the current state of relations between the U.S. and China. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/44823/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/44823 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Mary O?Loughlin Selected for Fulbright Award Georgetown University alumnus Mary O?Loughlin (SFS?09), of Pittsburgh was selected by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive a Fulbright award to study China?s new environmental regulations, particularly the ban on the distribution of free plastic bags in stores. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/44444/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/44444 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 14 Students Selected to Study Abroad on Fulbrights Fourteen Georgetown students and recent graduates join the elite ranks of Fulbright fellows. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/44461/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/44461 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST James Millward: The Urumchi Unrest Revisited: History News Network http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/43058/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/43058 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST China?s Human Rights Lawyers Face Major Obstacles: The Epoch Times http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/42632/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/42632 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Beijing Lets Media See Xinjiang, Up to a Point: Globe and Mail http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/42610/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/42610 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Chinese Leader's Withdrawal Knocks G-8 Meeting Down a Notch: Los Angeles Times http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/42601/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/42601 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Why China Has Clenched Its Fist in Xinjiang: Christian Science Monitor http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/42609/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/42609 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST China Hoarding Building Blocks To Recovery, U.S. Charges: The (Toronto) Globe and Mail http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/42449/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/42449 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST Mortara: An Intellectual Hub The Mortara Center for International Studies provides a place for students and faculty to learn about each other's research. It also features frequent lectures by faculty dignitaries such as Madeleine Albright and outside speakers such as Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/42256/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/42256 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST The United States-China Relationship: Ushering in a New Era A Lecture by C.H. Tung, Chairman of the China-United States Exchange Foundation http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/41703/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/41703 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST Chairman of China-U.S. Exchange Foundation to Speak at Georgetown on U.S.-China Relations C.H. Tung, Chairman of the China-United States Exchange Foundation, will be speaking about the U.S.-China relationship as part of the UTStarcom Distinguished Lecture Series at Georgetown in Copley Formal Lounge on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/41438/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/41438 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Professor Ties Sports and Politics in New Book Much like Japan during the 1964 Tokyo Games and South Korea during the 1988 Seoul Games, China had the chance to use the Olympic spotlight to improve its global image, says Victor Cha in his new book, ?Beyond the Final Score: The Politics of Sport in Asia? (Columbia University Press, 2008). Cha explores the significance of sports in international affairs, focusing on how sports are related to political development and its sense of nationhood in Asia. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/40087/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/40087 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Court Reverses Ruling Bringing 17 Detainees to U.S.: The Washington Post http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/40163/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/40163 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel Joins Georgetown Faculty Today, Georgetown University?s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) announced that former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska has joined the faculty as distinguished professor in the practice of national governance. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/39660/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/39660 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Scholars Keep Up Fight Against HIV/AIDS : Through Research and the Classroom, Georgetown University Faculty Members Work to Make a Global Difference Georgetown faculty, staff and students, along with people around the globe, took time on Dec. 1 to mark the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. But for many university faculty members, research and teaching that focuses on HIV/AIDS is a year-round endeavor. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/38466/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/38466 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST China Rebuffs U.S. Requests for Korea Plan : The Wall Street Journal http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/37828/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/37828 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST U.S. - North Korea Relations: Expert commentary by Victor Cha School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses North Korea and his new book. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/37421/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/37421 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST U.S. - Asia Relations: Expert commentary by Robert Sutter School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses U.S.-Asia relations, the topic of his new book. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/37422/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/37422 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST Risking His Life for North Korean Refugees: MBA Student's Book Tells a Harrowing Tale Humanitarian aid work in China inspires an MBA student to help North Korean refugees flee to safety. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/36477/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/36477 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Professor Explores U.S. Power in Asia-Pacific in New Book Is U.S. leadership declining in the Asia-Pacific region? And will the country remain economically influential in the region? A new book by Walsh School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter explores those topics and more in ?The United States in Asia.? http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/35944/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/35944 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST Beyond the Games: Inside China-U.S. Relations: MSNBC Today http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34973/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34973 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Carrying a Torch For Both Policy and Sport: Asian Studies Scholar Victor Cha Looks At The Influence Olympic Games Will Have on World?s View of China Victor Cha melds two worlds of politics and sports together to research the impact that athletics and the Olympic Games have in relation to Asia. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34914/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34914 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Beijing's Catch-22: The International Herald Tribune http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34969/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34969 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Tick, Tick, Tick: Beijing Olympics Are Almost Here: The Associated Press http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34948/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34948 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Olympics: Wary China Readies for Some Patriotic Games: The (London) Guardian http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34895/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34895 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Beijing's Complaint-Free Protest Zones: TIME Magazine http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34894/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34894 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Beijing Begins Massive Olympic Shutdown: The Associated Press http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34870/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34870 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Students Receive Study Abroad Scholarships Five Georgetown University undergraduate students were awarded David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships by the National Security Education Program (NSEP) to support study abroad for the 2008-2009 academic year. In addition, eight Georgetown graduate students received NSEP Boren Graduate Fellowships. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34739/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34739 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Scientists Travel to Shanghai For Symposium: Georgetown Delegation of Chemists and Physicists Look For Further Ways To Collaborate With Fudan University Scientists from the Hilltop traveled to China this week to take part in the inaugural science symposium presented by Georgetown and Fudan Universities, June 18-20. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34434/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34434 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Beijing Reveals Even and Odd Plan for Banning Vehicles During Olympics: International Herald Tribune http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34428/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34428 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST In China, the Game has Changed: Los Angeles Times http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34388/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34388 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Let the Political Games Begin As the 2008 Beijing Olympics approach, a professor predicts significant, lasting changes for China. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/34228/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/34228 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing: Expert Commentary by Victor Cha School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/37680/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/37680 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing: Expert Commentary by Robert Sutter School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/37761/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/37761 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing: Expert commentary by Pietra Rivoli Business professor Pietra Rivoli discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/37762/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/37762 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Alexander Davenport Selected for Fulbright Award Georgetown University graduating senior Alexander Davenport (SFS ?08), of Seattle, Wash., was selected by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive a Fulbright award to Shanghai, China. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/33803/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/33803 Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The Other Thorn in China's Side: Toronto Star http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/32598/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/32598 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Georgetown and China Pledge Cooperative Exchange Georgetown and China commit to ongoing dialog about religious perspectives of mutual concern. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/31387/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/31387 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST University Opens Liaison Office in Shanghai Georgetown's new liaison office helps connect scholars, students and alumni with their counterparts in China. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/30629/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/30629 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST Asian Muslims Focus of New Book The book examines how Islamic ideals and movements, mainstream and extremist, have shaped Asian Muslim societies. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/30086/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/30086 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown University Opens Liaison Office in Shanghai, China Located at the Center for American Studies at Fudan University, Georgetown's Shanghai Liaison Office will enhance scholarly exchange between Georgetown and Fudan, as well as other leading Chinese universities and research centers. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/29764/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/29764 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Clinton 'cool' in face of hostage drama: The China Post http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/29798/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/29798 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Graduate Named Rhodes Scholar: Local Marine and SFS grad Pravin Rajan one of 32 selected nationally Georgetown University graduate Pravin Rajan (SFS '07), of Albuquerque, NM, joins former President Bill Clinton (SFS '68) and 21 other Georgetown graduates as a Rhodes Scholar. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/29380/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/29380 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Announces Partnership with East China Normal University: GUMC's Center for Child and Human Development Signs Agreement with East China Normal University to Expand International Cooperation The Center for Child and Human Development at Georgetown University Medical Center announced October 26 a partnership with East China Normal University to promote international cooperation in the areas of early childhood education and children with disabilities. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/29187/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/29187 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown International Health Expert Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant: Wong To Study HIV/AIDS in China?s Migrant Community Frank Y. Wong, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of International Health at Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies?a part of Georgetown University Medical Center?recently received a $3 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/27883/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/27883 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST China Far From Dominant, Says Georgetown Author In his new book, Robert Sutter provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese foreign relations and characterizes Chinese leaders as exerting growing influence in world affairs, but remaining far from dominant. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/27862/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/27862 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST China Far From Dominant, Says Georgetown Author In his new book, Robert Sutter provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese foreign relations and characterizes Chinese leaders as exerting growing influence in world affairs, but remaining far from dominant. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/27880/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/27880 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Hosts Group of Chinese Student Leaders Through August 15, a group of undergraduate students from China are participating in an interdisciplinary summer program hosted by Georgetown University?s School of Continuing Studies (SCS). http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/25766/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/25766 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST Chinese Govt Scholarship Awarded to Recent Grad Julia Powell Grossman (GRD?07), who received a master?s degree in Conflict Resolution this May, will study Chinese language and culture in Beijing during the 2007-2008 academic year. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/25363/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/25363 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Students Receive Study Abroad Scholarships Five Georgetown University juniors and five graduate students were recently awarded David L. Boren Scholarships by the National Security Education Program (NSEP) to support study abroad. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/25087/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/25087 Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Collaborates with Fudan University A year after first meeting to explore opportunities for collaboration, Georgetown has signed a cooperative agreement with Fudan University. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/24844/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/24844 Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Professor Explores History of Xinjiang Region of China in New Book Georgetown University Associate Professor James Millward presents the first comprehensive history of Xinjiang in his new book Eurasian Crossroads. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/24653/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/24653 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST Scholar Explores History of China's Xinjiang Region Associate Professor James Millward presents the first comprehensive history of Xinjiang, the vast central Eurasian region bordering India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia, in his new book Eurasian Crossroads. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/24746/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/24746 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST Fed Chief's Help Enlisted for Trip To Press China : The New York Times http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/21232/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/21232 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST Georgetown University and China Scholarship Council Establish Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program Georgetown University and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) today announced the establishment of the China Scholarship Council-Georgetown University Fellowship Program. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/15364/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/15364 Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Author Says U.S. Position in Asia Secure, No Need to Confront China U.S. policy makers should not be misled by prevailing media and scholarly assessments that exaggerate China?s influence in Asia relative to that of the U.S., says visiting professor Robert G. Sutter in new monograph. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/13893/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/13893 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Author?s New Book Examines Rise of China and Implications for U.S. New book by Visiting Professor Robert Sutter explores the current debate on China's development and its meaning for U.S. interests. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/2172/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/2172 Tue, 03 May 2005 10:00:00 EST Georgetown Author Explores Historic Chinese Expansion into Manchuria In his new book, Professor James Reardon-Anderson describes the migration of Chinese to Manchuria and the incorporation of this settlement into the China of today. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/1747/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/1747 Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST Georgetown Graduates and Students Receive Fulbright Awards Ten awarded grants for study abroad during 2004-05 academic year. http://explore.georgetown.edu/documents/1079/ www.georgetown.edu/explore/documents/1079 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 00:00:00 EST