Professor Co-Hosts Conversation on the Rise of China and Challenges to the Global Order

Ka Zeng
Photo Submitted

Ka Zeng

Ka Zeng, professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of Asian Studies in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and Yun Sun, senior associate with the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center and a non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institution, will lead a discussion on the implications of the rise of China for the global order from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at the Fayetteville Public Library.

As China's power continues to rise and Beijing flexes its muscle assertively, the question of China's view of and relations with the existing international order has become an acutely pressing one. The common perception is that China as the rising power will inevitably and instinctively seek to disrupt and replace the current international order.

In fact, such a view is not necessarily unpopular in China. While China claims that it is a strong supporter of the current international order, the support is partial and primarily motivated by the privileges and benefits China enjoys from the system. And they do not prevent China's vigorous pursuit to revise and reform the existing order to reflect justice and fairness as defined by China.

China envisions a "community of common destiny" as the future of the international order, which is above all based on the traditional Chinese world view and moral codes. However, the materialisation of such a community will face many critical challenges both in theory and in reality.

This event is supported by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations' Public Intellectuals Program, which is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Headlines

Food Scientists Show Rice Malt Has Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

With Arkansas growing about half of the rice in the United States, and shortages of traditional raw materials such as barley, evaluating rice cultivars for use in malted brewing was one goal of U of A researchers.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Reviewed by Alumni

Students condensed their design work into senior design projects and presented them for department alumni and other industry professionals, gaining insights from peers and faculty members.

An Evening With NWA Soldier Songs and Voices: The Healing Power of Music

Members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices will share their experiences and perform music in the Pryor Center atrium at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

University Not Pursuing Full External Management of Custodial and Grounds Services

Following an evaluation process that provided the U of A with the opportunity to learn more about its current operations compared to the market, the university will maintain its current workforce.

NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

 The U of A chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will offer churros and sodas on the north patio of Kimpel Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Stop by and support your local journalist.

News Daily