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Tensions, risk of miscalculation heightened after Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

Military activity above Chinese and Taiwanese airspace increased during the visit, with China flexing its might through ‘highly choreographed’ drills designed to send a clear message to its Western adversary, says Philip Thai, associate history professor and director of the Asian Studies Program at Northeastern.

by Tanner Stening August 3, 2022

Arlen Agiliga, who will graduate in May and then go on to a university in China for his master's degree through the Schwarzman Scholarship program, poses for a portrait in ISEC. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Prestigious Schwarzman scholarship leads him to the ‘poster child’ for emerging markets: China

Arlen Agiliga, who will graduate in May with a degree in finance, will attend a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University beginning this fall where he will study emerging markets and international investing. “We can’t call China an emerging market anymore,” he says. “But it really is the poster child of a successful emerging market.”

by Emily Arntsen - contributor February 8, 2022

Northeastern law graduate Kelly Cooke was selected to referee women's ice hockey at the Beijing Winter Games. Is the National Hockey League next for her?Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

From the AHL to the Olympics, Kelly Cooke is taking ice hockey refereeing by storm

Kelly Cooke is headed to the Beijing Olympics to referee women’s ice hockey. The 2019 law school graduate’s ambitions don’t end there; she hopes to ascend to the pinnacle of the sport—the National Hockey League—one day as a referee.

by Peter Ramjug January 21, 2022

The winter Olympics in Beijing start Feb. 4, but the United States and other nations won't be sending dignitaries in an effort to call attention to China's human rights record. Will the snub matter?No, say Northeastern experts. Photo by Wang Zhaobo/VCG via Getty Images

China’s response to a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics: Meh

Beijing’s swift, back-handed response to countries not sending official delegations to next month’s Winter Olympics reflects China’s emergence as a world power, says Xuechen Chen, who teaches politics and international relations at Northeastern.

by Peter Ramjug January 7, 2022

Max Bi, assistant professor of physics, received a National Science Foundation CAREER award for cellular research. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

His parents wanted a better life for Max Bi. Their gamble paid off.

Their decision to emigrate to the U.S. from China when Bi was 14 enabled him to pursue a career in higher education. Bi, an assistant professor of physics at Northeastern, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award for cellular research that could advance the understanding of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.

by Ian Thomsen April 7, 2021

Northeastern senior Brett Daley, E’18, has been named a Schwarzman Scholar, enabling him to complete a master’s degree in China. He aspires to one day launch a company that leverages artificial intelligence to promote global prosperity. <i> Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University</i>

Northeastern student receives Schwarzman Scholarship

Senior Brett Daley, E’18, has been named a Schwarzman Scholar, enabling him to complete a master’s degree in China. Daley has worked on advanced machine learning research on campus and done four co-ops—including at Tesla and SpaceX. He aspires to one day launch a company that leverages artificial intelligence to promote global prosperity.

by Greg St. Martin December 5, 2017

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