China Institute - UAlberta. UBC Centre for Chinese Research (CCR) The Centre for Chinese Research (CCR) was formally established in 1992 with the following objectives: to strengthen Chinese studies at UBC; to encourage and coordinate research on China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, the overseas Chinese communities, and Canada's relationship with these areas; to promote interaction among faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars doing research on China; to facilitate linkages between scholars doing research on China at UBC with those in Asia; and to promote a deeper understanding of China in Canada through outreach activities in local communities. Through workshops, seminars, conferences, and publications, the Centre facilitates the exchange of research findings within the University and between the University and the community at large. Site Credits Examples of calligraphy were done by Mr.
Yim Tse, former Head Librarian of the Asian Library, with text by Professor Emerita Yeh Chia-ying (Asian Studies) in honour of the CCR’s founding in 1992. Carnegie Endowment Asia/Events. Council on Foreign Relations Asia Unbound. China's Search for Security. China's Search for Security Andrew J. Nathan Andrew Scobell Despite its impressive size and population, economic vitality, and drive to upgrade its military capabilities, China remains a vulnerable nation surrounded by powerful rivals and potential foes.
Reporting the latest news on China's social development. China Maritime Studies Institute. While China has sometimes been dismissed as a continental power with no modern maritime history to speak of, closer examination reveals impressive potential. The most vital foundation of China's maritime development is the export juggernaut that has emerged in the last two decades. Chinese shipbuilding has witnessed stunning growth to keep apace of the new national trading ethos. In addition, China's energy and other natural resource requirements demand that Beijing develop global ties from the Middle East to Africa to Latin America.
These commercial rationales for maritime development are supported by weighty issues of sovereignty and security. Thus, the Taiwan and South China Sea issues also provide strong justification within China's emerging maritime strategy for a more robust presence on the seas. Research Center for Chinese Politics & Business. Penn CSCC. John L. Thornton China Center. Cheng Li. The National Bureau of Asian Research.