miércoles, 29 de abril de 2015

UCLA Asia Institute



UCLA Asia Institute invites you to two events cosponsored with Asia Society Southern California:



In conversation with author James Bradley

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Charles E. Young Research Library Conference Room (11360)



ABOUT THE BOOK

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, Flyboys, and The Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao’s ascent.

In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America’s engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the 1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes in the China opium trade. As they—good Christians all—profitably addicted millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who adopted Western ways.

And that was just the beginning.

From drug dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from the port of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton University, from the era of Appomattox to the age of the A-Bomb, The China Mirage explores a difficult century that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day.

Moderated by R. Bin Wong, Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the Asia Institute at UCLA.

EVENT DETAILS
·         6:00 Registration/Reception
·         6:30 Program
·         7:30 Book signing

Copies of Bradley’s Book The China Mirage will be available for purchase.

Registration required to attend. Donation of $15 suggested.



Dynamic Leaders, Striving Economies and America’s Choice
A conversation among three global thinkers about the new, strong leaders in Asia

Thursday, April 30, 2015
5:30–7:00 p.m.
120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012


The latest event in Asia Society Southern California’s Forecast Asia series features a conversation among three global thinkers about the new, strong leaders in Asia – India’s Narendra Modi, Japan’s Shinzo Abe, China’s Xi Jinping and Indonesia’s Joko Widodo. Join Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer; Mitchell R. Julis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of Canyon Partners; and Nicolas Berggruen, Chairman of the Berggruen Institute on Governance, to get their insights on what these leaders’ economic plans herald for growth and regional stability and how America should engage them. Bremmer’s latest book, Superpower: Three Choices for America’s Role in the World, will be available for purchase at the event.

PROGRAM AGENDA
  • 4:30–5:30 p.m.: Registration/Refreshments
  • 5:30–7:00 p.m.: Discussion and Q&A

REGISTRATION
·         $50 Asia Society Members and Supporting Organizations (includes UCLA affiliates)
·         $75 General
·         Special Rate $100 to become an Asia Society Member and receive discounts for future events

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED

Click here to register. (Deadline: April 29, 2015)

Co-sponsored by USC Dornsife East Asian Studies Center, USC Center on Public Diplomacy, and USC US-China Institute.