LeidenAsiaCentre
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The Netherlands’ expertise centre for socially relevant and applicable knowledge on modern Asia
At Asia Academy #24, Korea researcher Elena Guido will discuss North Korea and Russia's intensifying relationship, and what this means for Europe🛡️
📆 December 12, 16:00-17:00
📍 Wijnhaven, room 3.60, the Hague | or ONLINE (hybrid event)
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📆 December 12, 16:00-17:00
📍 Wijnhaven, room 3.60, the Hague | or ONLINE (hybrid event)
Sign up 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f234f...
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At Asia Academy #24, Korea researcher Elena Guido will discuss North Korea and Russia's intensifying relationship, and what this means for Europe🛡️
📆 December 12, 16:00-17:00
📍 Wijnhaven, room 3.60, the Hague | or ONLINE (hybrid event)
Sign up 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f234f...
📆 December 12, 16:00-17:00
📍 Wijnhaven, room 3.60, the Hague | or ONLINE (hybrid event)
Sign up 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f234f...
Politicoloog en onderzoeker Friso Dubbelboer is gespecialiseerd in zeerecht en maritieme conflicten, met name in de Zuid-Chinese Zee. Waarom is onderzoek naar die conflicten ook relevant voor ons?
Friso legt het uit in deze video🔎
#meettheresearchers
Friso legt het uit in deze video🔎
#meettheresearchers
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Politicoloog en onderzoeker Friso Dubbelboer is gespecialiseerd in zeerecht en maritieme conflicten, met name in de Zuid-Chinese Zee. Waarom is onderzoek naar die conflicten ook relevant voor ons?
Friso legt het uit in deze video🔎
#meettheresearchers
Friso legt het uit in deze video🔎
#meettheresearchers
Internship opportunity💪! More information on: leidenasiacentre.nl/vacancy-inte...
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Internship opportunity💪! More information on: leidenasiacentre.nl/vacancy-inte...
How do societies deal with disinformation in the age of AI? And what can Europe learn from Taiwan, one of the world’s “hottest zones” for online manipulation and fake news? 💻
China Knowledge Session with Florian Schneider, November 11 👉 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c989...
China Knowledge Session with Florian Schneider, November 11 👉 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c989...
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
How do societies deal with disinformation in the age of AI? And what can Europe learn from Taiwan, one of the world’s “hottest zones” for online manipulation and fake news? 💻
China Knowledge Session with Florian Schneider, November 11 👉 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c989...
China Knowledge Session with Florian Schneider, November 11 👉 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c989...
How does China shape the fight for democracy across Asia? From Hong Kong’s streets to youth movements in Myanmar, the effects are impossible to ignore. Jeffrey Wasserstrom will share stories of resistance, creativity, and cross-border connection✊
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Sign up:
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October 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
How does China shape the fight for democracy across Asia? From Hong Kong’s streets to youth movements in Myanmar, the effects are impossible to ignore. Jeffrey Wasserstrom will share stories of resistance, creativity, and cross-border connection✊
Sign up:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1dd112...
Sign up:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1dd112...
📖 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...
More info & registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b64806...
September 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
📖 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...
More info & registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b64806...
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...
Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc6ff2...
September 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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...
Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc6ff2...
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...
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/981da0...
September 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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...
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/981da0...
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...
Read here: leidenasiacentre.nl/the-future-o...
July 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
Read here: leidenasiacentre.nl/the-future-o...
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📖
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📖
June 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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📖
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📖
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...
In this lecture, Elena Guido and Steven Denney will explore post-war history and politics. More info: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
June 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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...
In this lecture, Elena Guido and Steven Denney will explore post-war history and politics. More info: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
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.
During this Asia Academy: India & Europe: Redefining Relations, Rajeev Lachmipersad of @geopolitieknu.bsky.social discussed the latest developments around India and Europe multilateralism.
May 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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.
During this Asia Academy: India & Europe: Redefining Relations, Rajeev Lachmipersad of @geopolitieknu.bsky.social discussed the latest developments around India and Europe multilateralism.
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
@flrnschndr.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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
@flrnschndr.bsky.social
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...
Sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
May 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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...
Sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...
“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?
Flora Smit is Korea-expert bij LeidenAsiaCentre. Waarom is het belangrijk voor Nederland om onderzoek te doen naar de K-popindustrie?
May 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“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?
Flora Smit is Korea-expert bij LeidenAsiaCentre. Waarom is het belangrijk voor Nederland om onderzoek te doen naar de K-popindustrie?
“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.
Meet Dr. Jue Wang, China researcher at LeidenAsiaCentre. Her research focuses on Chinese economy and international political economy, examining China’s external economic relationships.
April 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
“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.
Meet Dr. Jue Wang, China researcher at LeidenAsiaCentre. Her research focuses on Chinese economy and international political economy, examining China’s external economic relationships.
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-...
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-...
April 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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-...
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-...
“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.
Meet Beste Sevindik, our Japan researcher. In this video, she discusses cultural collaboration efforts between the Netherlands and Japan.
April 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“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.
Meet Beste Sevindik, our Japan researcher. In this video, she discusses cultural collaboration efforts between the Netherlands and Japan.
“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!
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!
April 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
“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!
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!
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-...
LAC researcher Emily Boon @suika.bsky.social has published her latest report📖
Read the full publication here: leidenasiacentre.nl/publication-...
April 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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-...
LAC researcher Emily Boon @suika.bsky.social has published her latest report📖
Read the full publication here: leidenasiacentre.nl/publication-...
“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.
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.
April 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“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.
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.
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...
April 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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...
“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...
You can now read the latest CKN report '𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘜-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯', via: www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications...
March 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“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...
You can now read the latest CKN report '𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘜-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯', via: www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications...
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...
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...
March 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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...
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...
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...
March 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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...