Asia
Former Singapore Foreign Minister Urges Power Sharing Among Asian Countries at IOP
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore George Yeo said his country and other Asian countries have a duty to share regional power at an Institute of Politics Forum on Wednesday night.
Harvard Students Raise $60,000 in Fundraiser for Myanmar Earthquake
Harvard Students for Myanmar — in collaboration with around 30 other universities — raised more than $60,000 as of Monday through a GoFundMe campaign for relief efforts following a Friday earthquake in Myanmar.
Actor, Politicians, and Harvard Leaders Gather at Asian Leadership Initiative Summit
Fernandopulle, a graduate of Harvard College, Medical School, and Kennedy School, encouraged audience members to “keep speaking out” against hatred following the arrest of Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Harvard Asia Center Panel Discusses Asia Relations Under President Trump
Washington Post Analyst Josh Rogin called Trump’s Asian foreign policy “chaotic” and “contradictory” during a panel discussion on Thursday hosted by the Harvard Asia Center.
Journalists Say Trump May Exchange Russia Sanctions for Ukraine Peace Deal
Peter Baker, a senior White House correspondent for the New York Times, said President-elect Donald Trump may drop U.S. sanctions on Russia in exchange for a deal on Ukraine.
Harvard President Claudine Gay Planning Travel to Asia During Spring Break, First International Trip Since Assuming Office
Harvard President Claudine Gay is planning to travel to Asia in March for her first international trip since assuming office in July, she said in an interview with The Crimson earlier this month.
South Korean President Yoon Talks Nuclear Threats From North Korea at Harvard IOP Forum
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discussed growing nuclear threats from North Korea at a Harvard Institute of Politics forum Friday evening, capping off his six-day visit to the United States.
Tibetan Freedom Fighter Recounts Role Leading Independence Movement at Tsai Lecture
Former Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay recounted his experience as the prominent political leader of a Tibetan exile organization in the midst of social and political turmoil between Tibet and China at the 17th annual Tsai Lecture Wednesday.
43rd Annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival Draws Thousands to Charles River For First Time in Two Years
Thousands of Cambridge residents, tourists, and volunteers convened at Boston’s 43rd annual Dragon Boat Festival Sunday to celebrate the traditional Chinese holiday through vibrant festivities and boat racing on the Charles River.
'Final Bow for Yellowface' Project Co-Founders Decry Racist Portrayals of Asians in Classical Ballet
Co-founders of the “Final Bow for Yellowface” project discussed their efforts to confront and remove caricature-like portrayals of Asians in classical ballet at a virtual event hosted by Houghton Library Tuesday.
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A Royal East Restaurant employee serves festival attendees Asian cuisine offerings from the restaurant's menu.
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Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy students demonstrated martial arts during the 2019 Dragon Boat festival.
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Thousands flocked to the Charles River to witness the annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival races.
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Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy students performed a dragon dance by the Charles River.
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The 2019 dragon boat race competitors represented a variety of groups, including schools, museums, banks, and cancer survivors.
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Festival attendees ate zongzi — traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves — in between races.
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A record 76 teams of over 1500 paddlers from across the country competed in this year’s Boston Dragon Boat Festival races.
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Boston Dragon Boat Festival attendees buy boba milk tea from the popular Tea Station food truck.
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Dancers from the Needham-based Artisan Dance Academy performed a traditional Chinese dance at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday.
Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee is the author of New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist Pachinko.
Bacow Makes First Official Trip to Asia, Defends Academic Freedom and Harvard’s Global Presence
In his second international trip, University President Lawrence S. Bacow defended academic freedom and outlined his vision for Harvard’s future in China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
Duncan Ryūken Williams
Duncan Ryūken Williams is a Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures at University of Southern California Dornsife.
Steel Magnate Renames South Asia Institute with $25 Million Donation
Steel magnate Lakshmi N. Mittal and his family donated $25 million to establish an endowment at Harvard’s South Asia Institute, retitling the institute in his namesake.