Maggie Lewis
@margaretklewis.bsky.social
Professor at Seton Hall Law working on China, Taiwan, criminal justice, and human rights. Can otherwise be found hanging with my boys (including Brodie 🐾).
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Why are foreign law firms leaving China or drastically shrinking their presence there?
Lawyers and scholars @donaldcclarke.bsky.social, @margaretklewis.bsky.social, Katherine Wilhelm, Mark Cohen, and Rachel Stern explain for @chinafile.bsky.social:
Lawyers and scholars @donaldcclarke.bsky.social, @margaretklewis.bsky.social, Katherine Wilhelm, Mark Cohen, and Rachel Stern explain for @chinafile.bsky.social:
Behind the Exodus of U.S. Law Firms from China
In early December, U.S. law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison announced plans to close its office in Beijing. In 1981, Paul Weiss became one of the earliest foreign law firms to open an of...
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January 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Why are foreign law firms leaving China or drastically shrinking their presence there?
Lawyers and scholars @donaldcclarke.bsky.social, @margaretklewis.bsky.social, Katherine Wilhelm, Mark Cohen, and Rachel Stern explain for @chinafile.bsky.social:
Lawyers and scholars @donaldcclarke.bsky.social, @margaretklewis.bsky.social, Katherine Wilhelm, Mark Cohen, and Rachel Stern explain for @chinafile.bsky.social:
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Today, the Biden administration submitted a bold 2035 emissions reduction target to the UN that builds on 4 years of clean energy and pollution reducing achievements. This sets a goal that communities, business, and local govs can build on. We are all in.
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STATEMENT: CAP’s Frances Colón Praises New Target for Emissions Cuts
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December 19, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Today, the Biden administration submitted a bold 2035 emissions reduction target to the UN that builds on 4 years of clean energy and pollution reducing achievements. This sets a goal that communities, business, and local govs can build on. We are all in.
www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...
www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...
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Here's my report on this morning's events in the legislature--it's expected that the KMT will push through changes to the Recall Act now, but I also think this will fuel future protest
"DPP Pushed Out of Legislature by KMT After Nightlong Occupation Against Recall Act Changes" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
DPP Pushed Out of Legislature by KMT After Nightlong Occupation Against Recall Act Changes | New Bloom Magazine
After a night of protest around the legislature, with DPP legislators forcing their way into the legislature and dramatically ousting the KMT, DPP legislators were themselves pushed out of the…
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December 20, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Here's my report on this morning's events in the legislature--it's expected that the KMT will push through changes to the Recall Act now, but I also think this will fuel future protest
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Next month, I’ll be in the UK doing launch events for Vigil: The Struggle for Hong Kong brixtonink.co.uk/books/vigil/ (details on those 22-27 Jan events at @brixtonink.bsky.social website); I’ll also do events on Orwell in London, Leeds, Cambridge & Oxford + two events in Berlin, details on those TK
Vigil -
Jeffrey Wasserstrom, one of the world’s leading China specialists, draws on his many visits to the city, and knowledge of the history of repression and resistance, to help us understand the deep roots...
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December 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Next month, I’ll be in the UK doing launch events for Vigil: The Struggle for Hong Kong brixtonink.co.uk/books/vigil/ (details on those 22-27 Jan events at @brixtonink.bsky.social website); I’ll also do events on Orwell in London, Leeds, Cambridge & Oxford + two events in Berlin, details on those TK
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2025 ILA-@asilorg.bsky.social Asia-Pacific Research Forum, Abstract Submission Deadline: January 20, 2025, see www.ila-asil-taiwan.org
December 15, 2024 at 8:26 AM
2025 ILA-@asilorg.bsky.social Asia-Pacific Research Forum, Abstract Submission Deadline: January 20, 2025, see www.ila-asil-taiwan.org
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Join me in Paris? I'm excited (and a little intimidated) to be taking Tocqueville back to France for the European launch of my new book, Everyday Democracy cup.columbia.edu/book/everyda... I'll be speaking @ EHESS on Wed., Dec. 18, 1-3pm. Thanks to Isabelle Thireau and Sebastian Veg 1/
Everyday Democracy | Columbia University Press
Bottom-up voluntary associations, it is commonly thought, are among the fundamental building blocks of democracy, preparing people for engaged citizenship. A... | CUP
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December 11, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Join me in Paris? I'm excited (and a little intimidated) to be taking Tocqueville back to France for the European launch of my new book, Everyday Democracy cup.columbia.edu/book/everyda... I'll be speaking @ EHESS on Wed., Dec. 18, 1-3pm. Thanks to Isabelle Thireau and Sebastian Veg 1/
A pioneer and a legend
Stay tuned for Jerry’s memoirs in 2025 🙌
Stay tuned for Jerry’s memoirs in 2025 🙌
Jerome A. Cohen is a pioneer in the field of Chinese legal studies in the United States.
In this week’s interview with @evanpeng.bsky.social, he talks about growing repression in China’s legal system and where there is still room for optimism. https://buff.ly/4fehfHs
In this week’s interview with @evanpeng.bsky.social, he talks about growing repression in China’s legal system and where there is still room for optimism. https://buff.ly/4fehfHs
Jerome Cohen on China's Rule by Law - The Wire China
The veteran academic talks about growing repression in China's legal system and where there is still room for optimism.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:09 PM
A pioneer and a legend
Stay tuned for Jerry’s memoirs in 2025 🙌
Stay tuned for Jerry’s memoirs in 2025 🙌
Julia Child vibe to close out the weekend
December 9, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Julia Child vibe to close out the weekend
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Hello to Bluesky. By way of introduction, we're going to post some of the best things we've published over the next few weeks under the tag #FromtheChinaFiles, starting with this: documentary film we produced in 2017:
Down From the Mountains
At 14 years old, Wang Ying doesn’t want to be a mother. She scowls darkly as her younger brother and sister squabble in the corner while she does the housework. But she grudgingly cleans up after them...
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December 5, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Hello to Bluesky. By way of introduction, we're going to post some of the best things we've published over the next few weeks under the tag #FromtheChinaFiles, starting with this: documentary film we produced in 2017:
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On security, trade, climate, human rights, and education, what is the legacy of the Biden administration on US-China relations? And what can we anticipate on these issues under the Trump administration? Video of last night’s wide-ranging discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=928V...
December 6, 2024 at 1:46 PM
On security, trade, climate, human rights, and education, what is the legacy of the Biden administration on US-China relations? And what can we anticipate on these issues under the Trump administration? Video of last night’s wide-ranging discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=928V...
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Looking forward to this discussion with @margaretklewis.bsky.social, @marygao1969.bsky.social, Angel Hsu, Mark Wu of @fairbankcenter.bsky.social, and David Rank on Thursday evening! Register at the QR code below to join us live or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/@Penn-US-China
As a new year approaches, along with a new U.S. presidential administration, we invite you to join our live webinar "A Fragile Stability?: The Present State of U.S.-China Relations" on Thursday, December 5, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm ET, registration link at the QR code below:
December 3, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Looking forward to this discussion with @margaretklewis.bsky.social, @marygao1969.bsky.social, Angel Hsu, Mark Wu of @fairbankcenter.bsky.social, and David Rank on Thursday evening! Register at the QR code below to join us live or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/@Penn-US-China
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Big news!
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is officially available for pre-order through University of Washington Press!
Here's a brief summary of the book, contested politics, and why Taiwan matters for political science:
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is officially available for pre-order through University of Washington Press!
Here's a brief summary of the book, contested politics, and why Taiwan matters for political science:
December 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Big news!
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is officially available for pre-order through University of Washington Press!
Here's a brief summary of the book, contested politics, and why Taiwan matters for political science:
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is officially available for pre-order through University of Washington Press!
Here's a brief summary of the book, contested politics, and why Taiwan matters for political science:
A unanimous jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
That the Taiwan government touts its new ‘citizen judge’ jury-esque system but criticizes TaiwanPlus for reporting what a US jury decided adds another layer to this enraging investigation.
That the Taiwan government touts its new ‘citizen judge’ jury-esque system but criticizes TaiwanPlus for reporting what a US jury decided adds another layer to this enraging investigation.
3) The National Communications Commission opens investigation into TaiwanPlus
The country's media regulator may fine TWP over a report that stated Trump is a convicted felon — 100% verifiable fact. TWP was founded to "amplify Taiwan's voice." Now they want to discredit it for speaking the truth. 4/
The country's media regulator may fine TWP over a report that stated Trump is a convicted felon — 100% verifiable fact. TWP was founded to "amplify Taiwan's voice." Now they want to discredit it for speaking the truth. 4/
TaiwanPlus報導美選詞彙爭議 NCC：有損國家利益 | 政治 | 中央社 CNA
TaiwanPlus日前處理美國大選新聞，提及美國總統候選人川普是被定罪的重刑犯引發爭議。NCC主任秘書黃文哲今天表示，他個人初步的看法，此舉有損害國家利益；如果有民眾檢舉，NCC將依法啟動程序，交由內容諮詢委員會認定。
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December 2, 2024 at 10:21 PM
A unanimous jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
That the Taiwan government touts its new ‘citizen judge’ jury-esque system but criticizes TaiwanPlus for reporting what a US jury decided adds another layer to this enraging investigation.
That the Taiwan government touts its new ‘citizen judge’ jury-esque system but criticizes TaiwanPlus for reporting what a US jury decided adds another layer to this enraging investigation.
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🌴Aloha from Honolulu! Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has touched down in the U.S. this morning, kicking off his seven-day Pacific tour. Follow along with @wsj.com—we’re the only U.S. outlet traveling with him.
MORE: on.wsj.com/3Oyg7n9
MORE: on.wsj.com/3Oyg7n9
Taiwan’s President Begins Hawaii Stopover Despite China’s Protests
Lai Ching-te is facing the challenge of strengthening ties with the U.S. during a time of transition in Washington.
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November 30, 2024 at 11:26 PM
🌴Aloha from Honolulu! Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has touched down in the U.S. this morning, kicking off his seven-day Pacific tour. Follow along with @wsj.com—we’re the only U.S. outlet traveling with him.
MORE: on.wsj.com/3Oyg7n9
MORE: on.wsj.com/3Oyg7n9
#Taiwan’s constitutional court has played a critical role in protecting individual rights and checking government overreach.
Chang Wen-chen (張文貞) is an amazing scholar and compassionate person.
She is an excellent choice for president of the Judicial Yuan.
Chang Wen-chen (張文貞) is an amazing scholar and compassionate person.
She is an excellent choice for president of the Judicial Yuan.
"2,000 Demonstrate Outside Legislature Against KMT and TPP Efforts to Freeze Constitutional Court" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
2,000 Demonstrate Outside Legislature Against KMT and TPP Efforts to Freeze Constitutional Court | New Bloom Magazine
Demonstrators gathered on Jinan Road, in front of the Legislative Yuan, to demonstrate the KMT and TPP’s efforts to freeze the Constitutional Court today. The rally started at 6:30 PM…
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November 30, 2024 at 11:26 PM
#Taiwan’s constitutional court has played a critical role in protecting individual rights and checking government overreach.
Chang Wen-chen (張文貞) is an amazing scholar and compassionate person.
She is an excellent choice for president of the Judicial Yuan.
Chang Wen-chen (張文貞) is an amazing scholar and compassionate person.
She is an excellent choice for president of the Judicial Yuan.
Thank you, Apple Watch handwashing timer, for the many affirmations while I scrubbed a pile of sweet potatoes 🍠
November 28, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Thank you, Apple Watch handwashing timer, for the many affirmations while I scrubbed a pile of sweet potatoes 🍠
Recruiting talent is easier when people do not feel safe where they are currently working.
Yes, we need legal protections including criminal penalties as a backstop, but 💯 to this letter by Stanford faculty arguing against reinstating the China Initiative:
www.aasforum.org/2024/10/08/a...
Yes, we need legal protections including criminal penalties as a backstop, but 💯 to this letter by Stanford faculty arguing against reinstating the China Initiative:
www.aasforum.org/2024/10/08/a...
November 28, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Recruiting talent is easier when people do not feel safe where they are currently working.
Yes, we need legal protections including criminal penalties as a backstop, but 💯 to this letter by Stanford faculty arguing against reinstating the China Initiative:
www.aasforum.org/2024/10/08/a...
Yes, we need legal protections including criminal penalties as a backstop, but 💯 to this letter by Stanford faculty arguing against reinstating the China Initiative:
www.aasforum.org/2024/10/08/a...
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Today's @politico.com China Watcher: Trump team China policy tensions! Taiwan plays nice with Trump on defense! Trump's new China tariff threat may nix counternarcotics cooperation! Chinese govt spies vs Falun Gong! Subscribe and never miss an issue! www.politico.eu/newsletter/c...
How Trump’s team may clash on China
Decoding transatlantic relations with Beijing. By PHELIM KINE Send tips here | Tweet @PhelimKine | Bluesky @phelimkine.bsky.social | Subscribe for free | View in your browser Hi, China Watchers. &n…
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November 27, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Today's @politico.com China Watcher: Trump team China policy tensions! Taiwan plays nice with Trump on defense! Trump's new China tariff threat may nix counternarcotics cooperation! Chinese govt spies vs Falun Gong! Subscribe and never miss an issue! www.politico.eu/newsletter/c...
Good morning from #NewJersey
It’s a beautiful day to bake pies 🥧
It’s a beautiful day to bake pies 🥧
November 27, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Good morning from #NewJersey
It’s a beautiful day to bake pies 🥧
It’s a beautiful day to bake pies 🥧
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My essay “Goodbye, Gibbon” for The Ideas Letter theideasletter.org from the Open Society Foundation. In which I offer non-answers to the question “Is America in decline from a Chinese perspective?”
Goodbye, Gibbon - The Ideas Letter
Western historiography generally understands history as a line and is preoccupied with the rise and fall of empires. In China however the line of history is an ever-repeating circle, with…
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November 14, 2024 at 11:31 PM
My essay “Goodbye, Gibbon” for The Ideas Letter theideasletter.org from the Open Society Foundation. In which I offer non-answers to the question “Is America in decline from a Chinese perspective?”
In addition to following @hongkongfp.com for the latest, @tom-kellogg.bsky.social and his Georgetown colleagues have a trove of legal deep dives into the decimation of civil and political rights in #HongKong
www.law.georgetown.edu/law-asia/pub...
www.law.georgetown.edu/law-asia/pub...
November 27, 2024 at 10:50 AM
In addition to following @hongkongfp.com for the latest, @tom-kellogg.bsky.social and his Georgetown colleagues have a trove of legal deep dives into the decimation of civil and political rights in #HongKong
www.law.georgetown.edu/law-asia/pub...
www.law.georgetown.edu/law-asia/pub...
Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is hiring an Operations Director. Wonderful organization made up of fantastic people.
www.aasforum.org/2024/11/13/j...
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Job Opening: Asian American Scholar Forum Operations Director - Asian American Scholar Forum
AASF seeks an Operations Director to join and help grow the organization, overseeing day-to-day operations and special events.
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November 27, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is hiring an Operations Director. Wonderful organization made up of fantastic people.
www.aasforum.org/2024/11/13/j...
www.aasforum.org/2024/11/13/j...
Listened to while driving to the pediatric dentist/orthodontist for the 4th time in 2 days (all fine now). 💯
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Consumed by Caregiving
Podcast Episode · Women at Work · 11/25/2024 · 41m
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November 27, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Listened to while driving to the pediatric dentist/orthodontist for the 4th time in 2 days (all fine now). 💯
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