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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · 21d

📖 Join us for an event on October 13th with Joseph Torigian, where he will discuss his book ‘The Party’s Interests Come First - The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping’

More info & registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b64806...

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · 24d

Join us for Asia Academy #22 on October 6th! Three speakers with unique backgrounds will discuss India's shifting foreign policy and its relations to the US, China, Russia and the EU🌐

Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc6ff2...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · 27d

Join us on September 25th in The Hague or online for our 21st Asia Academy on Japan's and China's mineral trade in Zimbabwe, with researcher Panashe Madamombe!
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/981da0...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Jul 23

Florian Schneider has written an article after visiting the Chinese Internet Research Conference. He discusses the latest AI developments in China. What do scholars think about AI - including its darker sides? What does the future of Digital China hold?
Read here: leidenasiacentre.nl/the-future-o...

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LeidenGlobal @leidenglobal.bsky.social · Jul 13

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭🇨🇳

A tour guide competition in Wuhan was part of #China's campaign to train storytellers of national heroes.

Vincent Chang @unileiden.bsky.social & @leidenasiacentre.nl reveals how this new hero cult is not about remembering the past, but about shaping the future.

China is constructing a new hero cult – here’s why that matters

The Chinese state is attempting to build a new ‘spirit’ of heroism and sacrifice.

theconversation.com

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LeidenGlobal @leidenglobal.bsky.social · Jul 21

𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬 🇯🇵

Terwijl de 70-plussers wél stemmen, dreigen jongeren in #Japan buitenspel te staan, daar slechts 1/3 van de jongeren lijkt te stemmen.

Zo schrijft @unileiden.bsky.social researcher & @nieuws.nos.nl correspondent @anomav.bsky.social ⬇️

@leidenasiacentre.nl

Japanse jongeren blijven weg van de stembus, zorgen om toekomst democratie

De lage opkomst bij het vervroegd stemmen komt onder meer door politieke uitsluiting en praktische drempels, zeggen experts.

nos.nl

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NRC @nrc.nl · Jul 18

Leestip voor de lunch: economie China wint dankzij Trump, aldus expert https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/07/18/leestip-voor-de-lunch-economie-china-wint-dankzij-trump-aldus-expert-a4900633

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Jul 15

Our latest report by Eric Zhang and Rogier Creemers examines how ASEAN understands cybersecurity issues, and how it navigates the geopolitical situation around them. It also discusses how Europe can best find its role in cybersecurity cooperation with the region: leidenasiacentre.nl/southeast-as...

Southeast Asian Perspectives on Cybersecurity - Leiden Asia Centre

This report examines how southeast asian countries understand the issue of cybersecurity, and how they navigate the growing geopolitical situation around this issue.

leidenasiacentre.nl

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Jun 20

Many thanks to those who joined our 20th Asia Academy lecture about the Korean War!

The speakers, Dr. Steven Denney and Elena Guido, discussed many aspects of the conflict.

Want to learn more about the DPRK? Elena’s report is about to be published > stay tuned for our latest publications📖

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Jun 10

This June 25th marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War—a conflict that divided a nation and its people. How is this war remembered today?
In this lecture, Elena Guido and Steven Denney will explore post-war history and politics. More info: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · May 20

India and Europe have always had a special relationship, but what does the future hold for this relationship?
During this Asia Academy: India & Europe: Redefining Relations, Rajeev Lachmipersad of @geopolitieknu.bsky.social discussed the latest developments around India and Europe multilateralism.

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · May 12

In this video, LAC academic director Florian Schneider talks about mass media events in China, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition. What are the messages portrayed in these events? Let's hear his thoughts on the topic💡
@flrnschndr.bsky.social

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · May 2

India is playing an increasingly important role on the world stage, while the European Union is looking for new partners in a more multipolar international system. Join us for a discussion on India, the European Union and changing geopolitical relations!
Sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · May 1

“En dat heeft te maken met het voeden van die fantasie dat zo’n idool er ook echt voor jou is. En dat gaat uiteindelijk ook ten koste van de vrijheid van het idool.”

Flora Smit is Korea-expert bij LeidenAsiaCentre. Waarom is het belangrijk voor Nederland om onderzoek te doen naar de K-popindustrie?

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 28

LAC researcher Friso Dubbelboer discusses Chinese expansion in the Yellow Sea in this article in Het Financieele Dagblad. He compares China’s ‘fisheries’ in a disputed zone in the Yellow Sea to China’s previous activities and artificial island building in the South China Sea.
fd.nl/politiek/155...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 24

“You need to realize that China is not just a black box. There are a lot of domestic actors.”

Meet Dr. Jue Wang, China researcher at LeidenAsiaCentre. Her research focuses on Chinese economy and international political economy, examining China’s external economic relationships.

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 18

Yesterday, we hosted our 18th Asia Academy: ChatGPT vs DeepSeek - China’s Rise as AI Power.
Researchers Guangyu Qiao-Franco and Annelotte van Beek presented their latest report🔎 Curious about the implications of China's AI developments? Read the full report here: leidenasiacentre.nl/publication-...

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 18

“It can be difficult to define what success is when it comes to collaboration.”

Meet Beste Sevindik, our Japan researcher. In this video, she discusses cultural collaboration efforts between the Netherlands and Japan.

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 11

“I think it helps to understand China not as somehow bizarrely unique.”

Meet Florian Schneider, Academic Director at LeidenAsiaCentre. In this video, he discusses online nationalism in China. What happens when different actors interact on the internet in China? Let’s hear his thoughts on the topic!

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 10

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤+ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

LAC researcher Emily Boon @suika.bsky.social has published her latest report📖

Read the full publication here: leidenasiacentre.nl/publication-...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 2

“The general misconception is that North Korea is this rogue, crazy state.”
Meet Elena Guido, a LAC researcher who focuses on DPRK - Russia relations. She highlights the importance of understanding North Korea and illustrates the implications of DPRK - Russia relations for the rest of the world.

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Apr 1

LGBTQ+ politics have become increasingly salient in Japan, with growing pressure for change. Join us for an event where Emily Boon, researcher on contemporary Japan, will present insights from her latest report: “Contemporary LGBTQ+ Politics in Japan". Register: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/contem...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Mar 31

“We have foremost work to do at home”, concludes Prof. Dr. Marijk van der Wende at today’s CKN report presentation.
You can now read the latest CKN report '𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘜-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯', via: www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications...

LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Mar 28

What is China’s role in shaping the future of AI?
Join us on April 17 at Wijnhaven for a discussion on China’s strategy for global #aigovernance at the United Nations and other multilateral forums. What are the strategic #takeaways for policy makers? Tickets: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

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LeidenAsiaCentre @leidenasiacentre.nl · Mar 26

What is the best approach for de-risking strategic supply chains? The latest CKN report examines Europe’s approach to de-risking, with a focus on three Dutch vital sectors: antibiotics, drones and electricity grid components. Read the full report here: www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications...

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