Event Category: On Campus
Week of Events
Civilizing China: A Talk by Martin Schoenhals
Civilizing China: A Talk by Martin Schoenhals
Please join Dr. Martin Schoenhals for a talk on cultural beliefs about the urban and modern in China. He will discuss his observations of the Chinese government’s treatment of peasants since the 1949 Chinese Revolution and how the government focused … Read more
Peter Vandergeest: “Slavery scandals: Capitalist labour processes and coercion in the Thai fisheries”
Peter Vandergeest: “Slavery scandals: Capitalist labour processes and coercion in the Thai fisheries”
The recent scandals around unfree or slave labour in the Thai fisheries has provoked action by corporate seafood buyers, importing governments, intergovernmental agencies, and the Thai government aimed at eliminating unfree labour. Â These scandals are not limited to Thailand however, … Read more
Diwali Night
Diwali Night
It's that time of the year! As the celebration of lights and joy comes around UNC Yuva and Carolina Asia Center are coming together to once again host our annual Diwali Night! It's going to be a night filled with … Read more
The Carolina Asia Center supports diverse Asia-related events. However, CAC co-sponsorship of any talk, seminar, documentary screening, film screening, performance or celebration does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein. As an academic institution, we value diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding.