China Studies

Featured Publications

Chinese Anime and Japanese Mahjong: The Clandestine Battle Between Digital Content Economies

The latest rivalry between China and Japan is over digital media, specifically over what countries can claim the label of “anime.” But what’s going on is much more complex than the oversimplified “China vs. Japan” narrative, writes research associate Brandon Zheng.

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China Studies | Commentary

China and the Globalization of the Gaming Industry

China Studies | Issue Brief

Part One: Centenary Propaganda and Chinese Socialism with Xi Jinping Characteristics

China Studies | Issue Brief

Part Two: Centenary Propaganda and Nationalism With Xi Jinping Characteristics for a New Era

About the Program

The China Studies Program seeks to expand the study of the influence of the transnational circulation of people, technologies, commodities and ideas on contemporary culture in Chinese societies by sponsoring original commentary and analysis, developing curriculum materials and fostering networks of scholars. The mission of the program is to develop innovative approaches to the study of contemporary China through the use of advanced technologies and via new forms of both personal and institutional collaboration.