Chinese Studies

Blair and Barrow receive national awards for studies fyl ehh

25 May 2012

Senior Chinese and flute performance double major Amanda Barrow and junior geology major Hava Blair have earned the prestigious Fulbright and Udall scholarships, respectively. The awards, though both highly competitive, differ in their purpose. Blair’s Udall award is a tuition scholarship while Barrow’s award goes towards her travel expenses to Taiwan to teach English.

Visa change for Beijing-sent teachers upsets China

25 May 2012

A U.S. clampdown on visas for instructors at China's flagship cultural program overseas has incensed Beijing, with state media pouncing on it as an attempt by Washington to frustrate Chinese global ambitions.

Myanmar could be India's next-door energy supplier: Chinese expert

25 May 2012

Beijing, May 25 (IANS) Considering the geostrategic significance of Myanmar, it is crucial for India to befriend the country as it serves as a land bridge to Southeast Asia and because India's booming economy desperately needs Myanmar's rich oil and natural gas resources, a Chinese expert has said.