A DKU delegation of around 30 American students travelled to Shanghai to participate in a Sino-US educational exchange program at the end of last January.
Liberal arts projects in non-US contexts have existed since the 20th century. The 2006 joint venture between Sorbonne University, Université Paris Cité and the Government of Abu Dhabi has more than a decade of existence despite handling multiple affiliations and operating in an authoritative context. These two and countless other examples indicate transnational liberal arts programs are feasible, but what catalyzed such an unfortunate end for the Singaporean joint venture, and what can others learn from it?
The following article is part three of a five-part series… Pudong New District, Shanghai DKU’s Finance Club travelled to Shanghai for a day of learning from industry experts on economics, finance and doing business in China last month. Titled the “Chamber of Commerce” weekend, the event was held at NYU
When one thinks of the word ‘fandom’, being a medium for social justice is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. Particularly, the reputation of K-pop fans from an outsider’s perspective has been quite controversial. ARMY, the term for BTS’s fan base, has been carelessly labeled several times, particularly in the West, as “12-year-old girls who have too much time on their hands”. Of course, the labels vary, but the meaning is clear- K-pop fandoms are being belittled, underestimated, and misunderstood.
Shanghai Chamber of Commerce representatives break down China’s 2023 financial landscape and call for continued liberalization of domestic markets.
Dr. Martin Lockstrom and ISCHAM’s Iris Kastoriano discuss supply chains and manufacturing in China with pragmatic outlooks on ‘de-risking’ headlines.
