What will China's new five-year plan mean for the country's economic and political trajectory? What are the plan's concrete national and local implementations? Join this new CKN Knowledge Session with Sense Hofstede on China's 15th Five-Year Plan! 👉 Sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/ckn-kn...

🎉 Leiden Asia Centre turns 10! Under the theme “A Decade of Dialogue”, we celebrate 10 years of connecting research, policy, and society while making Asia research accessible in Europe. More details about the anniversary programme coming soon. #LAC10 #LeidenAsiaCentre #Asia #LeidenUniversity

Six American presidents have sought to halt North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. Joel Wit offers an account of that effort in his new book. Agenda - 15:00 - 15:30 | Book Presentation - 15:30 - 16:00 | Moderated Q&A 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Online ✏️ Interested? 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 leidenasiacentre.nl/event/fallou...

We warmly invite you to the public presentation of the CKN‘s latest Agrifood Report on developments in China’s food sector. - Get fresh and relevant insights - Conversation with leading experts - Network 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Wijnhaven, 3.48. The Hague or online 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 leidenasiacentre.nl/event/china-...

Grotius Dialogue: We invite you to an upcoming meeting on the struggle for the rule of law in Hong Kong by Yan-ho Lai. 🗓️ 26th March 🕒 11:15-12:30 📍 Wijnhaven 2.59, Turfmarkt 99, 2511DP, The Hague or online 📝 leidenasiacentre.nl/event/legal-...

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘇𝗶'𝘀 𝗗𝗲 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘃𝗼𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻 Een lezing met vertaler Mark Leenhouts, geopolitiek analist Frans-Paul van der Putten en hoogleraar War Studies Frans Osinga 🗓️ Do 19 maart 🕒 15:30-17:00 📍 Wijnhaven 3.46, Turfmarkt 99, 2511DP, Den Haag of online 📝 leidenasiacentre.nl/event/de-kun...

Will India be a superpower by 2047? Join scholars in this academic debate by the South and Southeast Asia track of the BA International Studies at Universiteit Leiden on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 18:00-19:30, at Auditorium 1B.10 in Spui Campus in The Hague. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Filmhuis Den Haag and CinemAsia present a special Lunar New Year film program on February 13 - 24, 2026! This selection of classics and contemporary favourites brings the spirit of the new year to life on both an epic and intimate scale. For the full program, check out cinemasia.nl/en/2026/01/1...

CKN Knowledge Session: China and Developments in Space 🚀 Gain global insight into China’s security developments 🔭 📆February 17th, 15:30-18:00. 📍The Hague or online Register here: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/china-...

Meet Floris Harm: previously having worked as a China correspondent and Asia editor for Dutch media outlets, he is currently Leiden Asia Centre’s Director. In this video, he introduces LAC’s mission and activities, and explains why knowledge about Asia is so crucial to the rest of the world 🌏

Upcoming Asia Academy🚨 With Mina Pollmann and Thomas Kavadias💡 How prepared is the Japanese government if large numbers of people flee their homes in the case of a Taiwan Strait Crisis?🌏 27 January, 16:00 - 17:00 The Hague | online More info & registration: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

“You see that there are a lot of practical applications in China that they want to use AI for.” Researcher Annelotte van Beek is specialised in technology and data flows in East Asia. Her latest report covers China’s AI governance strategies, co-authored with Guangyu Qiao-Franco #meettheresearchers

Thread of things I wrote in 2025: 1. Research report for @leidenasiacentre.nl: "Contemporary LGBTQ+ Politics in Japan: Policy Issues, Discourses and Developments, and the Role of Foreign Actors"

Chinees Nieuwjaar komt eraan en dat kan maar één ding betekenen: het is weer tijd voor dé Grote China Kennisquiz!🏆 🗓️3 februari 2026 - va. 18:45 📍Kompaan Binnenhaven, Den Haag 📝Meld je aan als team of als individu via onze (vernieuwde!) website: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/de-gro...

Book launch & discussion with Guangyu Qiao-Franco, Aleš Karmazin and Michal Kolmaš💡 Join this talk on great-power rivalry and ASEAN’s role in a fragmenting world order🌏 22 January, 16:00 - 17:30 The Hague | online More info & registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6520ae...

A physical copy of my research report for the @leidenasiacentre.nl can now be read at Waseda University's Gender and Sexuality Center, btw, after I donated it to them.

Meet researcher Vincent Chang, who specialises in modern Chinese history and memory politics. In this video, he talks about China’s increased efforts in reviving heroes and martyrs of the past, why this is relevant and what the implications of these efforts are💡 #meettheresearchers

At Asia Academy #24, Korea researcher Elena Guido will discuss North Korea and Russia's intensifying relationship, and what this means for Europe🛡️ 📆 December 12, 16:00-17:00 📍 Wijnhaven, room 3.60, the Hague | or ONLINE (hybrid event) Sign up 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f234f...

Politicoloog en onderzoeker Friso Dubbelboer is gespecialiseerd in zeerecht en maritieme conflicten, met name in de Zuid-Chinese Zee. Waarom is onderzoek naar die conflicten ook relevant voor ons? Friso legt het uit in deze video🔎 #meettheresearchers

Internship opportunity💪! More information on: leidenasiacentre.nl/vacancy-inte...

Symposium Beyond Expo: Sustainable Futures♻️ The World Expo provided an opportunity for nations to showcase new approaches in addressing current global issues. Yet how innovative are these approaches and are they as sustainable as they claim to be❓ 👉More info www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...

📖 Join us for Asia Academy #23 with Frans-Paul van der Putten and Li-Min Teh! What should the new Dutch government do to respond to China’s increased geopolitical significance? 👉More info & sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

How do societies deal with disinformation in the age of AI? And what can Europe learn from Taiwan, one of the world’s “hottest zones” for online manipulation and fake news? 💻 China Knowledge Session with Florian Schneider, November 11 👉 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c989...

CKN Report presentation: Sustainable Built Environment Cooperation Between the Netherlands and China ♻️ Gain global insight into China’s green transition progress📈 📆November 5th, 15:00-16:30. 📍The Hague or online Register here: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/ckn-re...

How does China shape the fight for democracy across Asia? From Hong Kong’s streets to youth movements in Myanmar, the effects are impossible to ignore. Jeffrey Wasserstrom will share stories of resistance, creativity, and cross-border connection✊ Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1dd112...

📖 Join us for an event on October 13th with Joseph Torigian, where he will discuss his book ‘The Party’s Interests Come First - The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping’ More info & registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b64806...

Join us for Asia Academy #22 on October 6th! Three speakers with unique backgrounds will discuss India's shifting foreign policy and its relations to the US, China, Russia and the EU🌐 Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc6ff2...

Join us on September 25th in The Hague or online for our 21st Asia Academy on Japan's and China's mineral trade in Zimbabwe, with researcher Panashe Madamombe! Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/981da0...

Florian Schneider has written an article after visiting the Chinese Internet Research Conference. He discusses the latest AI developments in China. What do scholars think about AI - including its darker sides? What does the future of Digital China hold? Read here: leidenasiacentre.nl/the-future-o...

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭🇨🇳 A tour guide competition in Wuhan was part of #China's campaign to train storytellers of national heroes. Vincent Chang @unileiden.bsky.social & @leidenasiacentre.nl reveals how this new hero cult is not about remembering the past, but about shaping the future.

𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐣𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬 🇯🇵 Terwijl de 70-plussers wél stemmen, dreigen jongeren in #Japan buitenspel te staan, daar slechts 1/3 van de jongeren lijkt te stemmen. Zo schrijft @unileiden.bsky.social researcher & @nieuws.nos.nl correspondent @anomav.bsky.social ⬇️ @leidenasiacentre.nl

Leestip voor de lunch: economie China wint dankzij Trump, aldus expert https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/07/18/leestip-voor-de-lunch-economie-china-wint-dankzij-trump-aldus-expert-a4900633

Our latest report by Eric Zhang and Rogier Creemers examines how ASEAN understands cybersecurity issues, and how it navigates the geopolitical situation around them. It also discusses how Europe can best find its role in cybersecurity cooperation with the region: leidenasiacentre.nl/southeast-as...

Many thanks to those who joined our 20th Asia Academy lecture about the Korean War! The speakers, Dr. Steven Denney and Elena Guido, discussed many aspects of the conflict. Want to learn more about the DPRK? Elena’s report is about to be published > stay tuned for our latest publications📖

This June 25th marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War—a conflict that divided a nation and its people. How is this war remembered today? In this lecture, Elena Guido and Steven Denney will explore post-war history and politics. More info: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

India and Europe have always had a special relationship, but what does the future hold for this relationship? During this Asia Academy: India & Europe: Redefining Relations, Rajeev Lachmipersad of @geopolitieknu.bsky.social discussed the latest developments around India and Europe multilateralism.

In this video, LAC academic director Florian Schneider talks about mass media events in China, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition. What are the messages portrayed in these events? Let's hear his thoughts on the topic💡 @flrnschndr.bsky.social

India is playing an increasingly important role on the world stage, while the European Union is looking for new partners in a more multipolar international system. Join us for a discussion on India, the European Union and changing geopolitical relations! Sign up: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

“En dat heeft te maken met het voeden van die fantasie dat zo’n idool er ook echt voor jou is. En dat gaat uiteindelijk ook ten koste van de vrijheid van het idool.” Flora Smit is Korea-expert bij LeidenAsiaCentre. Waarom is het belangrijk voor Nederland om onderzoek te doen naar de K-popindustrie?

LAC researcher Friso Dubbelboer discusses Chinese expansion in the Yellow Sea in this article in Het Financieele Dagblad. He compares China’s ‘fisheries’ in a disputed zone in the Yellow Sea to China’s previous activities and artificial island building in the South China Sea. fd.nl/politiek/155...

“You need to realize that China is not just a black box. There are a lot of domestic actors.” Meet Dr. Jue Wang, China researcher at LeidenAsiaCentre. Her research focuses on Chinese economy and international political economy, examining China’s external economic relationships.

Yesterday, we hosted our 18th Asia Academy: ChatGPT vs DeepSeek - China’s Rise as AI Power. Researchers Guangyu Qiao-Franco and Annelotte van Beek presented their latest report🔎 Curious about the implications of China's AI developments? Read the full report here: leidenasiacentre.nl/publication-...

“It can be difficult to define what success is when it comes to collaboration.” Meet Beste Sevindik, our Japan researcher. In this video, she discusses cultural collaboration efforts between the Netherlands and Japan.

“I think it helps to understand China not as somehow bizarrely unique.” Meet Florian Schneider, Academic Director at LeidenAsiaCentre. In this video, he discusses online nationalism in China. What happens when different actors interact on the internet in China? Let’s hear his thoughts on the topic!

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤+ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 LAC researcher Emily Boon @suika.bsky.social has published her latest report📖 Read the full publication here: leidenasiacentre.nl/publication-...

“The general misconception is that North Korea is this rogue, crazy state.” Meet Elena Guido, a LAC researcher who focuses on DPRK - Russia relations. She highlights the importance of understanding North Korea and illustrates the implications of DPRK - Russia relations for the rest of the world.

LGBTQ+ politics have become increasingly salient in Japan, with growing pressure for change. Join us for an event where Emily Boon, researcher on contemporary Japan, will present insights from her latest report: “Contemporary LGBTQ+ Politics in Japan". Register: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/contem...

“We have foremost work to do at home”, concludes Prof. Dr. Marijk van der Wende at today’s CKN report presentation. You can now read the latest CKN report '𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘜-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯', via: www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications...

What is China’s role in shaping the future of AI? Join us on April 17 at Wijnhaven for a discussion on China’s strategy for global #aigovernance at the United Nations and other multilateral forums. What are the strategic #takeaways for policy makers? Tickets: leidenasiacentre.nl/event/asia-a...

What is the best approach for de-risking strategic supply chains? The latest CKN report examines Europe’s approach to de-risking, with a focus on three Dutch vital sectors: antibiotics, drones and electricity grid components. Read the full report here: www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications...