Juliet Lu (she/her/hers)
@profjulietlu.bsky.social
Assistant Prof in Environmental Governance & Business
University of British Columbia, Forestry & SPPGA
Co-Host @beltandroadpod.bsky.social
Political Ecology, China in Southeast Asia, Sustainable Supply Chains, Rubber, Land Grabs
julietlu.com
University of British Columbia, Forestry & SPPGA
Co-Host @beltandroadpod.bsky.social
Political Ecology, China in Southeast Asia, Sustainable Supply Chains, Rubber, Land Grabs
julietlu.com
It's shocking how little Gaza is front page news. Famine is an extreme status, an absolutely unliveable situation, moving out of that category doesn't mean much at all. The region is still teetering on the edge of barely surviving and the world has moved on.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Gaza no longer in famine after aid access improves, hunger monitor says
There is no longer famine in Gaza, a global hunger monitor said on Friday, after access for humanitarian and commercial food deliveries improved following a fragile October 10 ceasefire in the war bet...
www.reuters.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
It's shocking how little Gaza is front page news. Famine is an extreme status, an absolutely unliveable situation, moving out of that category doesn't mean much at all. The region is still teetering on the edge of barely surviving and the world has moved on.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Melissa Hortman's story reveals why I loved the promise and was disappointed by the reality of Obama.
Hers was a life of grassroots organizing. A ground-up approach is especially challenging in today's America but I think potentially especially transformative.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Hers was a life of grassroots organizing. A ground-up approach is especially challenging in today's America but I think potentially especially transformative.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
www.rollingstone.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Melissa Hortman's story reveals why I loved the promise and was disappointed by the reality of Obama.
Hers was a life of grassroots organizing. A ground-up approach is especially challenging in today's America but I think potentially especially transformative.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Hers was a life of grassroots organizing. A ground-up approach is especially challenging in today's America but I think potentially especially transformative.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Onion is becoming something different altogether.
It's like... the mass shootings situation in the US is so unfathomably deeply offensive to human common sense and yet impossibly entrenched ... this is maybe the only way I can handle thinking about it?
theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...
It's like... the mass shootings situation in the US is so unfathomably deeply offensive to human common sense and yet impossibly entrenched ... this is maybe the only way I can handle thinking about it?
theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...
‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
PROVIDENCE, RI—In the hours following a violent rampage in Rhode Island in which a lone attacker killed at least two individuals and injured several others, citizens living in the only country where t...
theonion.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Onion is becoming something different altogether.
It's like... the mass shootings situation in the US is so unfathomably deeply offensive to human common sense and yet impossibly entrenched ... this is maybe the only way I can handle thinking about it?
theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...
It's like... the mass shootings situation in the US is so unfathomably deeply offensive to human common sense and yet impossibly entrenched ... this is maybe the only way I can handle thinking about it?
theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...
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What Justice on a Burning Planet?
Join Andreas Malm, Wim Carton, @triofrancos.bsky.social, and
@learning2live.bsky.social for an urgent conversation on climate catastrophe and the left. With @versobooks.bsky.social.
Friday, Dec 19th at 12PM ET
RSVP:
events.haymarketbooks.org/events/hayma...
Join Andreas Malm, Wim Carton, @triofrancos.bsky.social, and
@learning2live.bsky.social for an urgent conversation on climate catastrophe and the left. With @versobooks.bsky.social.
Friday, Dec 19th at 12PM ET
RSVP:
events.haymarketbooks.org/events/hayma...
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
What Justice on a Burning Planet?
Join Andreas Malm, Wim Carton, @triofrancos.bsky.social, and
@learning2live.bsky.social for an urgent conversation on climate catastrophe and the left. With @versobooks.bsky.social.
Friday, Dec 19th at 12PM ET
RSVP:
events.haymarketbooks.org/events/hayma...
Join Andreas Malm, Wim Carton, @triofrancos.bsky.social, and
@learning2live.bsky.social for an urgent conversation on climate catastrophe and the left. With @versobooks.bsky.social.
Friday, Dec 19th at 12PM ET
RSVP:
events.haymarketbooks.org/events/hayma...
Team Festivus — second place in Forestry’s holiday trivia!
@forestry.ubc.ca
@forestry.ubc.ca
December 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Team Festivus — second place in Forestry’s holiday trivia!
@forestry.ubc.ca
@forestry.ubc.ca
New paper out in the Journal of Current Chinese Affairs
@jcca-gigahamburg.bsky.social
China Aspires to be an Environmental Leader: How Should the Rest of the World Engage?
It emerged from the Navigating Global China event @sppga.ubc.ca, Global Affairs Canada, & @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social
@jcca-gigahamburg.bsky.social
China Aspires to be an Environmental Leader: How Should the Rest of the World Engage?
It emerged from the Navigating Global China event @sppga.ubc.ca, Global Affairs Canada, & @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New paper out in the Journal of Current Chinese Affairs
@jcca-gigahamburg.bsky.social
China Aspires to be an Environmental Leader: How Should the Rest of the World Engage?
It emerged from the Navigating Global China event @sppga.ubc.ca, Global Affairs Canada, & @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social
@jcca-gigahamburg.bsky.social
China Aspires to be an Environmental Leader: How Should the Rest of the World Engage?
It emerged from the Navigating Global China event @sppga.ubc.ca, Global Affairs Canada, & @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social
New faculty name, new entryway art! @forestry.ubc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New faculty name, new entryway art! @forestry.ubc.ca
Thao Nguyen (MSc student @forestry.ubc.ca) & I spoke to authors of this series on EV growth and Rubber-driven-deforestation in the Mekong Region.
We're optimistic about the company and sector-wide engagement campaigns to address rubber's impacts have raised, but
www.mekongeye.com/reports/meko...
We're optimistic about the company and sector-wide engagement campaigns to address rubber's impacts have raised, but
www.mekongeye.com/reports/meko...
Fast and dubious: How electric cars are tiring the Mekong
www.mekongeye.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thao Nguyen (MSc student @forestry.ubc.ca) & I spoke to authors of this series on EV growth and Rubber-driven-deforestation in the Mekong Region.
We're optimistic about the company and sector-wide engagement campaigns to address rubber's impacts have raised, but
www.mekongeye.com/reports/meko...
We're optimistic about the company and sector-wide engagement campaigns to address rubber's impacts have raised, but
www.mekongeye.com/reports/meko...
Our profile on Saysetta is out! Great work by @ellenlhl.bsky.social and thanks for the support from @globalchinamap.bsky.social
Check out Ellen Li's great profile of the Saysetta SEZ near Vientiane, Laos! It built on my visit (@profjulietlu.bsky.social) w Tyler Harlan & Nicholas Bosoni. Thanks to @jessicadicarlo.bsky.social and @globalchinamap.bsky.social for support! @ellenlhl.bsky.social
thepeoplesmap.net/project/vien...
thepeoplesmap.net/project/vien...
Vientiane Saysettha Development Zone - The People's Map of Global China
The Vientiane Saysettha Development Zone (SDZ) is China’s only national-level overseas economic and trade cooperation zone in Laos. Established through a ‘land-for-funding’ arrangement, it was develop...
thepeoplesmap.net
December 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our profile on Saysetta is out! Great work by @ellenlhl.bsky.social and thanks for the support from @globalchinamap.bsky.social
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Gaza remains suspended in limbo. Waiting for aid. Waiting for news of prisoners. Waiting for the world to see that the genocide has not ended—it has only changed its form.
https://bit.ly/48zjsvP
https://bit.ly/48zjsvP
The Gaza Genocide Has Not Ended. It Has Only Changed Its Form.
A real ceasefire would mean opening borders, rebuilding what was destroyed, and allowing life to return. But this is not happening.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Gaza remains suspended in limbo. Waiting for aid. Waiting for news of prisoners. Waiting for the world to see that the genocide has not ended—it has only changed its form.
https://bit.ly/48zjsvP
https://bit.ly/48zjsvP
The Earth Systems Governance Conference will be in Bath, UK in September 2026 - Abstracts due Jan 15!
www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/ca...
www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/ca...
Call for Papers - Earth System Governance
Call for Papers | Earth System Governance
www.earthsystemgovernance.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:21 AM
The Earth Systems Governance Conference will be in Bath, UK in September 2026 - Abstracts due Jan 15!
www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/ca...
www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/ca...
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
Location change: Choi 120!
This Friday!!!
We're very excited to be hosting a visit by James Lin at the Centre for Chinese Research with support from @sppga.ubc.ca! His new book on Taiwan has lessons for the world about agrarian change, the food sector, and rural life.
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Location change: Choi 120!
Who is coming to #AAS in Vancover in March and wants to talk China and/or Southeast Asia and/or Canadian engagement? No experts needed, but I'm trying to take the temperature so as to decide whether to host a pre-AAS event! Shoot me a message or reply here!
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Who is coming to #AAS in Vancover in March and wants to talk China and/or Southeast Asia and/or Canadian engagement? No experts needed, but I'm trying to take the temperature so as to decide whether to host a pre-AAS event! Shoot me a message or reply here!
This Friday!!!
We're very excited to be hosting a visit by James Lin at the Centre for Chinese Research with support from @sppga.ubc.ca! His new book on Taiwan has lessons for the world about agrarian change, the food sector, and rural life.
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
For folks in Vancouver, I'll be giving a talk about my book, In the Global Vanguard, in-person at the University of British Columbia Centre for Chinese Research on November 28, 3-5pm. Many thanks to @profjulietlu.bsky.social!
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This Friday!!!
Listened to CBC’s Stephen Quinn iview Vancouver mayor Ken Sim this morning about the zero property tax. It was a serious debate, lots of tension, harmed questions, but ended on a warm note and gave me a much better understanding (of why it’s bad lol). This kind of tough debate is key to democracy.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Listened to CBC’s Stephen Quinn iview Vancouver mayor Ken Sim this morning about the zero property tax. It was a serious debate, lots of tension, harmed questions, but ended on a warm note and gave me a much better understanding (of why it’s bad lol). This kind of tough debate is key to democracy.
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Truce, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/w...
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Truce, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Truce, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/w...
Shout out to the #AAUP (American Association of University Professors) for this win!
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Shout out to the #AAUP (American Association of University Professors) for this win!
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Eyes should remain on Palestine. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel breaching international law by limiting Gaza aid, says Unrwa official
Natalie Boucly says supplies are ready but only about half of what is needed is getting into territory
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Eyes should remain on Palestine. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
I worry a lot about the drying 'pipeline' of young people getting to study in China. So excited to see this incredible opportunity for Canada-based scholars *and* professionals.
Please consider applying!
www.educanada.ca/scholarships...
Please consider applying!
www.educanada.ca/scholarships...
Apply today: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program
The 2026 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) is now accepting applications! Canadian students, faculty, researchers, and mid-career professionals are eligible to apply.
www.educanada.ca
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I worry a lot about the drying 'pipeline' of young people getting to study in China. So excited to see this incredible opportunity for Canada-based scholars *and* professionals.
Please consider applying!
www.educanada.ca/scholarships...
Please consider applying!
www.educanada.ca/scholarships...
We're very excited to be hosting a visit by James Lin at the Centre for Chinese Research with support from @sppga.ubc.ca! His new book on Taiwan has lessons for the world about agrarian change, the food sector, and rural life.
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
For folks in Vancouver, I'll be giving a talk about my book, In the Global Vanguard, in-person at the University of British Columbia Centre for Chinese Research on November 28, 3-5pm. Many thanks to @profjulietlu.bsky.social!
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We're very excited to be hosting a visit by James Lin at the Centre for Chinese Research with support from @sppga.ubc.ca! His new book on Taiwan has lessons for the world about agrarian change, the food sector, and rural life.
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
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NEW – Webinar: Carbon Brief’s first ‘ask us anything’ at COP30 | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @arunacsekhar.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org @anikanpatel.carbonbrief.org
Watch the recording ⬇️
Watch the recording ⬇️
Webinar: Carbon Brief’s first ‘ask us anything’ at COP30 - Carbon Brief
As COP30 began in the Brazilian city of Belém, Carbon Brief hosted the first of three webinars to exclusively answer questions submitted by holders of the Insider Pass.
www.carbonbrief.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
NEW – Webinar: Carbon Brief’s first ‘ask us anything’ at COP30 | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @arunacsekhar.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org @anikanpatel.carbonbrief.org
Watch the recording ⬇️
Watch the recording ⬇️
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'Genocide stopped only in media': Gaza endures daily bombings a month into truce - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/genocide-stopped-only-media-gaza-endures-daily-bombings-month-truce
'Genocide stopped only in media': Gaza endures daily bombings a month into truce
Palestinians say that Israel's war continues amid daily killings, home demolitions, threatening drone broadcasts, and a ban on essential supplies
www.middleeasteye.net
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
'Genocide stopped only in media': Gaza endures daily bombings a month into truce - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/genocide-stopped-only-media-gaza-endures-daily-bombings-month-truce
Reposted by Juliet Lu (she/her/hers)
The new film featuring firsthand testimonies of Israeli soldiers in Gaza reveals patterns of systematic abuse.
‘You can do anything’: Israeli war crimes in Gaza aired in UK documentary
The new film featuring firsthand testimonies of Israeli soldiers in Gaza reveals patterns of systematic abuse.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The new film featuring firsthand testimonies of Israeli soldiers in Gaza reveals patterns of systematic abuse.
Reposted by Juliet Lu (she/her/hers)
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
Israeli soldiers have described a free-for-all in Gaza and a breakdown in norms and legal constraints, with civilians killed at the whim of individual officers, according to testimony in a TV documentary.
“If you want to shoot without restraint, you can,” Daniel, the commander of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tank unit, says in Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War, due to be broadcast in the UK on ITV on Monday evening. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians