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📣 We're hiring! | The Journal of Korean Studies seeks a temporary editor to oversee editorial workflow, manuscript management, and publication production. Housed at APARC's Korea Program, the journal is a leading peer-reviewed publication in the field. Learn more and apply! buff.ly/84FUG1F

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Job Openings at Stanford Asia-Pacific Research Center

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 30/09/2026

❗ Oct 20: Hear @shibanim.bsky.social, winner of the 2026 Shorenstein Journalism Award, discuss democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia with @annafifield.bsky.social, @ricepolisci.bsky.social's Oren Samet, & Jay Hamilton (@stanford_vpue @stanfordjournalism.bsky.social) Join us: buff.ly/zEbcIwC

Poster for the 2026 Shorenstein Journalism Award, featuring portraits of winner Shibani Mahtani and panelists Anna Fifield, Oren Samet, and James Hamilton.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 29/09/2026

Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington brought a red-carpet arrival, a candlelit state dinner, and a two-month extension of the U.S.-China trade truce. But what did it actually change? Hear analysis from China Policy Fellow Mark Lambert on a new episode of APARC Briefing ⤵️ buff.ly/EU2Y6sp

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What Did the Trump-Xi Washington State Visit Achieve? A Conversation with Mark Lambert

Chinese President Xi Jinping's September 2026 state visit to Washington brought a red-carpet arrival, a candlelit state dinner, and a two-month extension of the U.S.-China trade truce. But what did…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 28/09/2026

❗ Job Alert! Our Japan Program is hiring a research scholar to collaborate with the program director on interdisciplinary research projects focused on Japan and comparative social science, combining cutting-edge, mixed-methods research with contributions to the program's activities > buff.ly/QeZX4th

Encina Hall colonnade, Stanford University. Text: The Japan Program at Stanford's Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center is now hiringn a research scholar.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 25/09/2026

Book talk next week! Learn more about Reimagining Aid, published by @stanfordpress.bsky.social in our joint series, Studies of The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center: www.sup.org/books/sociol...

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 24/09/2026

Sep. 28, 4-5:30 p.m. | APARC's China Policy Fellow Mark Lambert & Ambassador (ret.) Laura Stone offer an insider’s assessment of the Trump-Xi state visit, what the two leaders actually achieved, and implications for trade, Taiwan, regional security, and U.S.-China relations. Join us! buff.ly/EmivGcD

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Unpacking the Trump-Xi Meeting: What Happened and What's Next? | FSI

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 23/09/2026

Stanford students, pitch your ideas for integrative solutions to expedite Sustainable Development Goal 12: responsible consumption and production. Winners will present their pitch in Singapore during the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue on Oct 25. Learn more and apply by Sep 25: buff.ly/SoMrR6q

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orianamastro.bsky.social @orianamastro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some final thoughts from my time in Taiwan with Stanford's @hooverinstitution.bsky.social:

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 17/09/2026

Sep 25 @ 4 p.m. PT | Join Professor Pavin Chachavalpongpun of @cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp as he examines the Thai monarchy’s post-2020 transformation, including changes to royal finances, political gatekeeping, symbolic authority, and the use of lèse-majesté law. Register today ⬇️ buff.ly/HAFAFMv

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 16/09/2026

Is financialization a necessary stage of financial modernization? A new APARC working paper by Shuqin Zhang suggests that bank-centered and financialized systems are two different modes of credit organization, a perspective useful for understanding China’s financial reform. Dive in ⤵️ buff.ly/cR0daWD

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Online Flipbook | Zhang_Bank-Centered-Finance-and-Financialization--final

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 14/09/2026

🏆 Oct 20, noon PT | Join us at the 2026 Shorenstein Journalism Award, honoring investigative journalist @shibanim.bsky.social for her exemplary reporting on Southeast Asia & Hong Kong. She’ll discuss how a diminished media environment has impacted regional democracy. buff.ly/8ScjdW4

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2026 Shorenstein Journalism Award: Shibani Mahtani on Attacks Against the

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 09/09/2026

📢 Calling Asia scholars: Applications for APARC's 2027-2029 postdoctoral and visiting fellowships are now open! The center and our research programs offer multiple postdoctoral and visiting fellowships starting in fall quarter 2027. Explore our opportunities and apply ⤵️ buff.ly/B0dQVj0

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Stanford’s Asia-Pacific Research Center Invites Applications for 2027-2029

The center and its research programs offer multiple postdoctoral and visiting fellowships in Asian studies starting in fall quarter 2027. Opportunities are open to scholars of contemporary Asia from…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 08/09/2026

APARC and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future invite teams of Stanford students to pitch ideas to expedite the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 12. Winners will present their pitch in Singapore during the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue on 10/25. Apply: buff.ly/SoMrR6q

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 04/09/2026

New Book | In 'The Trap of Being Too Good: How to Break Free from the Patterns That Hold Us Back' (Diamond Inc.), Yasushi Maruyama, who just completed his appointment as our visiting scholar, shares lessons to unlock one's potential by blending seriousness and strategic leniency. buff.ly/DGxoOKk

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「考えてばかりで動けない」がなくなる真面目の縛りを解く方法

「行動しなければ始まらない」と頭でわかっていても動けない。そんな「真面目の縛り」を解きポテンシャルを最大化するメソッド

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 03/09/2026

China’s local governments are testing new development strategies as land finance comes under pressure and local debt mounts. In a new Journal of Asian Studies article, APARC China Program director Jean Oi identifies an emerging model she calls Local State Corporatism 2.0. Read on: buff.ly/BXpgZTV

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 02/09/2026

New in @hbr.org: former APARC visiting scholar Yasushi Maruyama and co-authors share insights into how Japanese family businesses continue to thrive across generations and through profound change, offering lessons for other firms. buff.ly/wHDm8JA

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How Japan’s Oldest Companies Navigate Uncertainty

In the period from 1994 to 2024, Japan’s family businesses matched or exceeded the returns of peers in the United States, Germany, and Canada while taking on far less risk. Their advantage came not…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 01/09/2026

How do China’s local governments shape the country’s economy, and what happens when their responsibilities outpace their revenues? On the East Asia Pulse podcast, Stanford political scientist Jean Oi, director of APARC’s China Program, discusses local debt and the need for reform ⤵️ buff.ly/cne4jSS

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Unpacking the Complexities of China’s Local Governments

Speaking on the East Asia Pulse podcast, Stanford political scientist Jean Oi, the director of the China Program at APARC, discusses the role of local governments in China’s economic landscape, the…

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Charles Mok @charlesmok.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

China’s Scientific Rise Is Increasingly Fueled by Scientists Coming Home As Chinese scientists working abroad increasingly return to China, the payoff for Chinese science has been deep and wide scceichinabriefs.substack.com/p/chinas-sci...

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China’s Scientific Rise Is Increasingly Fueled by Scientists Coming Home

As Chinese scientists working abroad increasingly return to China, the payoff for Chinese science has been deep and wide

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 31/08/2026

Shein’s Hong Kong IPO reflects a major shift after years of trying to position itself as a global player. The company’s close ties to its Chinese supply chain ultimately made it difficult to distance itself from its Chinese roots, explains @law.stanford.edu's Curtis Milhaupt. buff.ly/AWrQ5rG

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Reuters Quotes Curtis Milhaupt on Shein's Hong Kong IPO

Before deciding to debut in Hong Kong, Shein had spent four years trying to present itself as a global player.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 28/08/2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on his biggest push to recover corporate tax revenue. The tax clawback is straining local governments that have relied on tax subsidies to spur growth and now must hunt for new revenue sources, explains Stanford political scientist Jean Oi. bit.ly/3Ue19sK

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Xi’s unprecedented tax clawback hammers Chinese listed companies

More than 100 listed companies were sprung with charges for delayed tax payments totaling around $1.1 billion in the first six months of 2026.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 27/08/2026

Published in Political Communication, a study by APARC postdoctoral fellow @sliang46.bsky.social finds that media narratives portraying China as a threat increase Americans' support for hawkish U.S. foreign policy and heighten anti-Asian resentment, especially among Republicans. buff.ly/A5Gzl0B

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Enemies Abroad, Animosity at Home: Media Influence on U.S.-China Policy and Anti-Asian Sentiment

How do portrayals of foreign nations as threats shape public opinion on foreign policy and domestic racial attitudes? This study examines how portrayals of China as a threat influence Americans’ su...

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 25/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome prominent sociologist Pei-Chia Lan as the Wang and Chen Senior Fellow in Taiwan Studies at @fsi.stanford.edu & director of APARC's Taiwan Program, effective Sep. 1. She joins from National Taiwan University to lead the program's next chapter. Read on: stanford.io/4y1AJsG

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Pei-Chia Lan to Join FSI as the Wang and Chen Senior Fellow in Taiwan

Pei-Chia’s research explores the complexity of intersecting social inequalities in everyday life, shaped by macropower dynamics such as globalization and international migration.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 19/08/2026

Can robots help Japan’s elder care workforce shortage? Asia Health Policy Program director Karen Eggleston and collaborators found nursing homes w/ robots saw higher staff retention and ~26% higher employment, suggesting robots can augment caregivers while preserving the human touch. buff.ly/QRilFq7

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Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing

The study, one of the first to use institution-level data to examine service-sector robots, indicates that the adoption of care robots in Japanese nursing homes improves staffing retention, increases…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 18/08/2026

📣 Calling Stanford graduate students! Our Japan Program is hiring a graduate-level hourly research assistant, starting immediately. Work with Visiting Scholar Niinami Takeshi, former CEO of Suntory Holdings and JBIC Management Advisory & Evaluation Committee member. Apply now ⤵️ buff.ly/Ln7L0q3

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FSI Stanford @fsi.stanford.edu · 05/08/2026

A new episode of Colin Kahl's World Class podcast brings together the heads of national security policy at OpenAI and Anthropic to discuss how AI is changing national security strategies and the nature of U.S.-China competition: ow.ly/z2MN50ZwOIj

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Anthropic, OpenAI, and the New Frontier of Artificial Intelligence in

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 13/08/2026

❗ Stanford Faculty Opening | Now hiring for a faculty position in Korean Studies, with a preference for those in social science of contemporary Korea or its international relations. Appointed as @fsi.stanford.edu Center Fellow, affiliated with APARC. Apply by Nov. 30, 2026. buff.ly/lu4fC2L

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Faculty Appointment in Korean Studies - Stanford University, California, United States

ANNOUNCEMENT Faculty Appointment in Korean Studies Stanford University seeks candidates for a faculty position in Korean Studies, with a preference for those in social science of contemporary Korea…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 10/08/2026

As China expert Tom Fingar prepares to retire from Stanford, the Shorenstein APARC Fellow reflects on the relationship between scholarship and public service and shares lessons that have shaped his thinking and understanding of international affairs and U.S.-Asia relations. buff.ly/SAV7qmG

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Retiring China Expert Thomas Fingar on Lessons from a Career Across

Reflecting on more than five decades spanning Stanford and Washington, D.C., retiring Shorenstein APARC Fellow Thomas Fingar argues that the most valuable expertise comes from asking the right…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 04/08/2026

A new review of @profmarycollier.bsky.social's @stanfordpress.bsky.social book, 'Reimagining Aid,' in Pacific Affairs: "[...] rare, ground-level insights into how aid is experienced and negotiated by those implementing it." ⬇️

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Reimagining Aid: Foreign Donors, Women's Health, and New Paths for Development in Cambodia

Published in Pacific Affairs: An International Review of Asia and the Pacific (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 03/08/2026

The US is losing the numerical advantage to China in military forces, naval production, and regional bases near key flashpoints, including the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea, reports @scmpnews.bsky.social – with comments by APARC Faculty Affiliate @orianamastro.bsky.social.

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The numbers game: why the US is losing ground to China in the first island chain

The PLA is rapidly progressing towards its 2027 ‘world-class military’ goal in ways that could challenge US defence lines, analysts say.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 31/07/2026

"The ethnography is vivid, the practitioner-centered approach overdue, and the aid chain framework offers a valuable lens for understanding how norms travel and transform." 👏 Learn more about Reimagining Aid (@stanfordpress.bsky.social): www.sup.org/books/sociol...

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 30/07/2026

Does cooperation require trust as a prerequisite, or is trust an outcome of collaboration on consequential problems? Shorenstein APARC Fellow Tom Fingar reflects on building cooperation and preserving peace in the Asia-Pacific, drawing on remarks at the 14th World Peace Forum.

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Steering new dynamics in Asia-Pacific

The 14th World Peace Forum was co-hosted by Tsinghua University and the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs in Beijing from July 2 to 4. A panel discussion examined how evolving regional…

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FSI Stanford @fsi.stanford.edu · 21/07/2026

There's never been a more feasible time — or more pressing — for the EU, South Korea, and Japan to come together and establish a closer strategic dialogue, writes Gi-Wook Shin of Stanford APARC in the The Diplomat . ow.ly/RkTp50Zqg9c

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EU-Japan-South Korea Cooperation Is Indispensable Now

The trilateral is more feasible – and more important – than ever before.

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Stanford CISAC @stanfordcisac.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎧 As global alliances shift and conflict reshapes the international order, how is Beijing responding? @orianamastro.bsky.social joined The Foreign Affairs Interview to explore China's strategy and what it means for U.S. policy. @aparc.stanford.edu www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/wha...

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What China Thinks It Can Gain From a Disordered World

A Conversation With Oriana Skylar Mastro

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 24/07/2026

Excited for the upcoming publication of 'Lives in Limbo' by UQ's Gerhard Hoffstaedter, our former LKS NUS-Stanford fellow on Southeast Asia. Published by APARC with @stanfordpress.bsky.social, the book explores refugee place-making and survival in Malaysia.

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Lives in Limbo | Stanford University Press

How do refugees create meaningful lives amid systematic exclusion? Based on over seventeen years of research, including two years of ethnographic fieldwork in Malaysia, this book follows Chin and…

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FSI Stanford @fsi.stanford.edu · 22/07/2026

There is real innovation going on in China's AI ecosystem, Graham Webster of Stanford CISAC tells The New York Times, and that is rapidly closing the performance gap between U.S. and Chinese models. ow.ly/NXmr50ZqUGV

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China’s Latest A.I. Breakthrough Threatens America’s Lead

China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 20/07/2026

South Korea, Japan, and the EU now face converging challenges and pressures. Writing for @thediplomat.com, Gi-Wook Shin, director of APARC's Korea Program, argues for a strategic trilateral to reduce vulnerability while remaining complementary to relations with Washington. buff.ly/9dRDG6w

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EU-Japan-South Korea Cooperation Is Indispensable Now

The trilateral is more feasible – and more important – than ever before.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 14/07/2026

In a new Australian Journal of International Affairs article, Gidong Kim and APARC's Gi-Wook Shin analyze the role of the U.S. alliance relationships and the U.S.-China rivalry in shaping anti-China sentiments, highlighting policy implications for the U.S., its allies, and China. buff.ly/VJIGJBk

Screenshot of the Abstract of the article "The U.S. alliance and public attitudes toward China: evidence from the Asia-Pacific region," published July 14 in the Australian Journal of International Affairs.

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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · 09/07/2026

On the latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview,” Oriana Skylar Mastro discusses China’s strategy for navigating today’s turmoil—and what the United States should, and should not, do in response. fam.ag/4gvxMv2

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 08/07/2026

Don't miss the @stanfordpress.bsky.social 2026 Summer Sale! Enjoy 40% off books across the catalog, including monographs in our joint series with SUP bit.ly/4bAgdGH and titles from APARC's in-house book series stanford.io/3T6ifbe.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 08/07/2026

With North Korea drawing support from both Russia and China, Pyongyang should once again become a priority for Washington, says Faculty Affiliate @orianamastro.bsky.social. Check out her interview with the Carter Center's U.S.-China Perception Monitor ⬇️

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The New North Korea w/ Oriana Skylar Mastro - U.S.-China Perception Monitor

Lights illuminate the piers supporting the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge that spans the Yalu River. Dandong, China. 2013. Source.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 06/07/2026

President Xi's military purges have damaged the command layer China needs to seize Taiwan, pushing an invasion timeline back further than any U.S. distraction pulls it forward, write Hrishita Badu & @orianamastro.bsky.social. Expect heavier pressure in the Taiwan Strait, they say. buff.ly/4zeX32A

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Xi’s purge pushes back the Taiwan timetable

Xi Jinping’s purge of China’s military leadership may delay a Taiwan invasion more than the Iran war delays Washington’s ability to respond.

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 02/07/2026

Excited for the 4th annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue, held July 3 in Ulaanbaatar and co-organized with Mongolia's Parliament and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, advancing global partnerships for sustainable development – Goal 17 in the 2030 Agenda framework.

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Fourth Annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue to Explore Pathways for

The international forum, jointly organized by the Secretariat of the State Great Hural of Mongolia, Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, and the Ban Ki-moon…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 01/07/2026

AI holds immense promise for advancing aging in place – an imperative as countries face a “silver wave.” To fulfill its potential and reduce health care disparities, a focus on equitable design and system-wide integration is pivotal, experts from Korea, China, and Singapore tell us. buff.ly/ZF46EOy

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Six Lessons from Asia on Using AI for Aging in Place

Top aging and healthy policy experts from China, Singapore, and South Korea agree that helping older adults age at home requires addressing systemic health care bottlenecks rather than racing to…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 30/06/2026

Who thrives when college admissions move beyond standardized exams? Sociologist Ruo-Fan Liu, APARC's inaugural Taiwan Program postdoctoral fellow, examines how Taiwan's shift to holistic admissions shapes students' pathways – and why access to resources still matters. Get the Q&A:

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To Understand Who Thrives Amid College Admissions Reform, Taiwan Offers a

Ruo-Fan Liu, APARC’s inaugural Taiwan Program postdoctoral fellow, examines how students navigate uncertainty in college admissions and educational transitions. Drawing on ethnographic research in…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 22/06/2026

👋 Welcome to APARC’s 2026–2028 Fellows cohort! We’re thrilled to welcome 7 outstanding scholars advancing research on Asia – from policy and health to society and contemporary affairs. They’ll develop dissertations, books, and new projects at Stanford. Meet our scholars: buff.ly/sVAmF5b

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 18/06/2026

Two years after being banned from politics, Pita Limjaroenrat remains committed to shaping the conversation about Thailand’s future and fighting for democracy. On the latest APARC Briefing, he shares his journey, story of perseverance, and lessons for aspiring changemakers. buff.ly/XPJZjKc

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Pita Limjaroenrat: "The pathway to power is always there"

After leading his Move Forward Party to a stunning victory in Thailand's 2023 general election, Pita Limjaroenrat was blocked from becoming prime minister and banned from politics for a decade. But…

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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 17/06/2026

What pillars of mobile connectivity open up economic opportunities for marginalized youth in Southeast Asia? A new APARC paper by Visiting Scholar Yasmin Wirjawan finds the key isn't infrastructure but rather investing in affordability, digital skills, and relevant local content. 🔖 buff.ly/DAhuqzh

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Online Flipbook | Wirjawan Empowering Southeast Asia Young Adults FINAL

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