March 1, 2020 Hosted by the Department of Asian Studies, the Hong Kong Studies Initiative (HKSI) at the University of British Columbia is devoted to promoting the teaching and research of this most-improbable metropolis, both as an extraordinary Chinese city and as a spectacular international and transnational hub. |
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Dear Friends of HKSI, As we continue to keep a close watch on the developments concerning COVID-19, please join us in sending our best wishes to all who have been especially affected by this epidemic. Sincerely,Leo K. Shin 單國鉞 Associate Professor, History and Asian Studies Convenor, Hong Kong Studies Initiative 共研香江 |
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China and the Coronavirus: A Roundtable Assessment 120, C.K. Choi Building, UBC 1855 West Mall, Vancouver President Xi Jinping has acknowledged that the coronavirus epidemic is the "largest public health emergency" China has faced since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949. On Wednesday, March 4, please join a panel of China studies scholars for an up-to-date assessment of the political, social, and cultural impacts of COVID-19—both within China and beyond.
Moderator: Timothy Cheek (Institute of Asian Research) Panelists: Timothy Brook (History) Why is COVID-19 an Epidemic? Alison Bailey (Asian Studies) Pitman Potter (Law) Leo K. Shin (History/Asian Studies) This event is co-sponsored by the UBC Centre for Chinese Research and the Hong Kong Studies Initiative. |
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[CANCELLED] “One Country, Two Systems”: Past and Future「一國兩制」在香港的實踐：回顧與前瞻 We regret to inform you that, due to changes in his travel plan, all events related to Prof. Albert Chen’s visit to UBC have been cancelled. |
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Screening 放映會 Friday, 13 March 2020, 3:45 pm A Simple Life 桃姐 (2012) Director: Ann Hui Cast: Andy Lau, Deanie Ip 120, C. K. Choi Building, UBC 1855 West Mall, Vancouver Cantonese with English subtitles Free admissionRSVP: http://hksi.ubc.ca/events/event/screening-a-simple-life/ “Since her teenage years, Chung Chun-Tao, known as Ah Tao, has worked as an amah—a servant—for the Leung family. Now, after 60 years of service, she is looking after Roger, who works in the film industry and is the only member of the family still resident in Hong Kong. One day Roger comes home from work to find that Ah Tao has suffered a stroke and Roger comes to realise how much she means to him. . . .” Based on real events and winner of Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress at the 31st Hong Kong Film Awards, A Simple Life tells the story of a relationship that was at once ordinary and extraordinary. This social event is organized by the Hong Kong Studies Initiative and co-hosted by: Cantonese Language Program, Department of Asian Studies, Department of History, and Centre for Chinese Research. |
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