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SUMMARY:Once Burned\, Twice Shy: A Conversation on U.S.- China Trade -- Ambassador Katherine Tai
DESCRIPTION:Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies Special Event \nSpeaker: Ambassador Katherine C. Tai\, U.S. Trade Representative (2021-2025)\nModerator: Mark Wu\, Henry L. Stimson Professor of Law\, Harvard Law School; Director\, Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies\, Harvard University \nJoin us for a conversation with Ambassador Katherine C. Tai\, U.S. Trade Representative (2021-2025) on U.S.- China trade relations\, moderated by Professor Mark Wu\, Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. Ambassador Tai will examine the longstanding issues in the trade relationship\, dating back to her days as the Chief Counsel for China Trade Enforcement in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative\, and the harms to U.S. communities and interests arising out of the “China Shock.”  She will also assess the ongoing trade conflict and the likelihood of further challenges ahead as the world’s two largest economies navigate a complicated and contentious relationship with immense economic\, strategic\, and social consequences. \nEvent details on the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies website.
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/katherine-tai-2025/
LOCATION:Hall D\, Science Center
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat,Event of Interest
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SUMMARY:CLA Snack Chat: Chinese Courts and the PRC Constitution - Zhu Zheng
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Law School China Law Association (student organization) event: \nJoin CLA for a special Snack Chat with Professor ZHU Zheng\, Assistant Professor of Law at China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) and Visiting Scholar at Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center. Prof. Zhu is a noted expert on Chinese constitutional law and politics\, constitutional theory\, and comparative constitutional law. The event will start with Prof. Zhu sharing his research on the Chinese courts’ role in implementing the PRC Constitution\, followed by a focused Q&A session. Afterwards\, there will be a relaxed discussion on topics of interest beyond the presentation. This is a unique opportunity to discuss Chinese law and governance with a recognized scholar. Snacks will be provided! \nPlease RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/3dFNThXE1wCZJ4Hw8. \nFor questions\, feel free to reach out to Shengdong Guo at sguo@sjd.law.harvard.edu\, or Zeqing Li at zli@jd27.law.harvard.edu. \nSponsored by the Harvard Law School China Law Association.
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/zhu-zheng-2025/
LOCATION:WCC 4059
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat,Event of Interest
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SUMMARY:CLA Snack Chat: China\, Constitution & Courts
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Law School China Law Association (student organization) event: \nShen Kui\nProfessor\, Peking University Law School \nJoin CLA for an informal Snack Chat with Professor Shen Kui from Peking University Law School in China. \nHe is a leading scholar in administrative law\, constitutional law\, and human rights. This is a unique opportunity to discuss Chinese law and governance with a renowned expert. \nRSVP Here: https://forms.gle/wkMmMv68g7g1Pa3e8 \n 
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/shen-kui-2025/
LOCATION:WCC 3038
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat,Event of Interest
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CREATED:20250217T122839Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Fu Hualing In Conversation with Professor Bill Alford
DESCRIPTION:East Asian Legal Studies presents: \nProfessor Fu Hualing\nDean of the Faculty of Law\nWarren Chan Professor in Human Rights and Responsibilities\nUniversity of Hong Kong \nIn Conversation With \nProfessor Bill Alford\nJerome A. and Joan L. Cohen Professor of Law\nHarvard Law School \nFu Hualing is Professor of Law and holder of the Warren Chan Professorship in Human Rights and Responsibilities at the University of Hong Kong. He holds an LL.B. from Southwestern University in China\, an M.A. from University of Toronto and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from OsgoodeHall. \nProfessor Fu’s current research focuses on the rise of human rights lawyering in China and its implications for political and legal reform in China\, the politics of anti-corruption enforcement\, popular justice (including China’s evolving use of mediation processes)\, and a critical re-assessment of rule of law reform in China in the past four decades. His other research areas include the constitutional status of Hong Kong\, in particular central-local relationships in the Hong Kong context and national security legislation. \nProfessor Fu has published widely in various books and journals\, and as a believer in collaborative approaches to scholarship has co-edited a number of significant studies including Hong Kong’s Constitutional Debate: Conflict over Interpretation (HKU Press 2000); National Security and Fundamental Freedoms: Hong Kong’s Article 23 Under Scrutiny (HKU Press 2005); Liu Xiaobo\, Charter 08 and the Challenges of Political Reform in China (HKU Press 2012); Mediation in Contemporary China (Wildy\, Simmonds and Hill 2017); Transparency Challenges Facing China (Wildy\, Simmonds and Hill 2018); Socialist Law in Socialist East Asia (Cambridge University Press 2018); Authoritarian Legality in Asia: Formation\, Development and Transition (Cambridge University Press 2020); The National Security Law of Hong Kong: Restoration and Transformation (HKU Press 2022); and Regime Type and Beyond: The Transformation of Police in Asia (Cambridge University Press 2023).
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/fu-hualing-2025/
LOCATION:Austin Hall 308 (Morgan Courtroom)
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat,EALS Event
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SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Practices
DESCRIPTION:HLS China Law Association\, Harvard Trade Forum\, and Harvard APALSA (student organizations) present: \nA Conversation with Brian Burke of Shearman & Sterling \n\nMr. Brian Burke is a partner in the Litigation practice at Shearman & Sterling. He has conducted dozens of investigations across Asia-Pacific and is experienced in FCPA/anti-corruption\, economic sanctions\, antitrust\, shareholder litigation\, anti-money laundering\, and other compliance and investigative matters. Mr. Burke acted as lead advisor to GlaxoSmithKline on the landmark bribery case against GSK in China\, the first such case against a foreign company in China. \nMr. Burke will share his insights into litigation practice\, Asia-related cases\, and practice at Shearman & Sterling. He will also share career advice with students who wish to pursue a litigation career or a BigLaw career in general. \nFree boba will be provided. \nSponsored by the HLS China Law Association\, Harvard Asian Pacific American Law Students Association\, and Harvard Trade Forum.
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/brian-burke-2023/
LOCATION:WCC 1010
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat,Event of Interest
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Glass Ceiling: International Legal Careers and AAPI Representation in the Legal Profession
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Asia Law Society\, Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association\, and HLS China Law Association (student organizations) present: \nFireside Chat with Ko-Yung Tung \n\nHALS\, HIALSA\, and CLA jointly invite Prof. Ko-Yung Tung to a fireside chat scheduled on April 23 (Friday)\, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST. On Friday\, Prof. Tung will discuss the following topics: AAPI representation in the legal profession\, the opportunities and realities of pursuing international legal careers\, and breaking the glass ceiling for AAPI minorities. \nProf. Ko-Yung Tung is the former Secretary General of the Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the former Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the World Bank. He is currently a lecturer at HLS\, teaching a course entitled “International Investment Arbitration: Policies\, Issues\, and Challenges.” Previously\, Prof. Tung taught as an adjunct professor at Yale Law School and New York University School of Law. He also taught as a visiting professor at Tsinghua University and University of Arizona School of Law. \nIn the public sector\, Prof. Tung advises sovereign governments and agencies in the areas of foreign investment and international economic relations. In private practice\, as Senior Partner of O’Melveny & Myers and Senior Counsellor at Morrison & Foerster\, he counseled multinational corporations with respect to their internationalbusiness strategies\, cross-border transactions\, dealings with governmental authorities and international investment disputes. \nProf. Tung was born in Beijing\, China\, and raised in Tokyo\, Japan. He received his education from Harvard College (A.B. physics\, 1970)\, Harvard Law School (J.D.\, 1973)\, and University of Tokyo\, Faculty of Law (Research Fellow\, 1971-72). Keenly aware of his Asian heritage and his life experiences\, Prof. Tung is active in many NGOs focusing on AAPI and trans-Pacific issues\, including the Asian American Legal Education and Defense Fund (AALDEF)\, National Asian Pacific Bar Association\, U.S.-China Education Fund\, and the Mansfield Foundation. He served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the East West Center and as a member of the Presidential Commission on U.S.-Asia Trade and Investment.
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/ko-yung-tung-2021/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat,Event of Interest
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Olympic Medalist Michelle Kwan & Special Olympics Medalist Melissa Reilly
DESCRIPTION:  \nMichelle Kwan\nOlympic Medalist \nMelissa Reilly\nSpecial Olympics Medalist \nModerated by Professor William Alford \nMichelle Kwan is the most decorated skater in U.S. Figure Skating history\, having won two Olympic medals\, five World titles and nine U.S. titles. She’s a Special Olympics Ambassador\, member of the Committee of 100\, and a member of both the US and World Skating Halls of Fame. \nMelissa Reilly is a Special Olympics Alpine Skiier\, Board Member\, Global Messenger and was inducted into the Special Olympics Hall of Fame in 2010. \nWilliam Alford is the Jerome A. and Joan L. Cohen Professor of Law\, Director of East Asian Legal Studies\, Chair of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability\, and Special Olympics Lead Director. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nSponsored by the Harvard Law School Project on Disability and EALS.
URL:https://eals.law.harvard.edu/event/a-conversation-with-michelle-kwan-and-melissa-reilly/
LOCATION:WCC 2004
CATEGORIES:Conversation/Fireside Chat
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