1,938 search results for “china rights” in the Public website
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UN celebrity diplomacy in China: activism, symbolism and national ambition online
In this article in International Affairs, Saskia Postema and Jan Melissen examine Chinese celebrities' UN-affiliated Weibo activism in the context of China's increasing engagement in the United Nations, which coincides with a shrinking domestic public sphere under Xi Jinping's leadership.
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performance of commercial sales contracts in the Netherlands, Singapore and China
On 23 January 2020, Paula Kemp defended her thesis 'Enforced performance of commercial sales contracts in the Netherlands, Singapore and China'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. H.B. Krans and Prof. M.H. Wissink (RU Groningen).
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the Caged Bird Sings: Educational Background and Poetic Identity of China’s Obscure Poets
Jinhua Wu defended his thesis on 5 January 2021
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Ethnicity, Orthodoxy, and Policy in Medieval China: The Political Philosophy of Wang Tong (584?-617)
This research project focuses on the thoughts of ethnicity and political orthodoxy in Medieval China by investigating Wang Tong’s works.
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Ingrid Leijten publishes book Core Socio-Economic Rights and the European Court of Human Rights
Recently, Ingrid Leijten’s book Core Socio-Economic Rights and the European Court of Human Rights was published with Cambridge University Press. The monograph was published in the series Cambridge Studies in European Law and Policy (edited by Laurence Gormley and Jo Shaw) and deals with the protection…
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Digital nationalism in China: Sino-Japanese history in online networks
This project will explore how Chinese digital networks are grounded in real-world institutions, and how interest groups and individuals use digital infrastructures to shape public discourse on national history.
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Memorable Arts: The Mnemonics of Painting and Calligraphy in Late Imperial China
This project investigates memorisation strategies that were employed in the fields of painting and calligraphy in imperial China, with a focus on the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
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A visit to our partners in China
China is an important partner of Leiden University. We collaborate with more than 20 Chinese universities and welcome around 400 Chinese Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students.
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Frontex and Human Rights
Melanie Fink, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Europa Institute of Leiden University, has published her book Frontex and Human Rights, Responsibility in 'Multi-Actor Situations' under the ECHR and EU Public Liability Law. This work is based on her doctoral dissertation, which she defended in December…
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A war of words: What ancient Manchurian history does to Korea and China today
Why does the past elicit this intense activity in the present? What does the past mean for the present, and what does it do to it? A WAR OF WORDS will engage this complex of Chinese claims to Manchu-Korean ancient history, South Korean reactions, public discourse and cultural expression in both states,…
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Memorable Arts: The Mnemonics of Painting and Calligraphy in Late Imperial China
Ms. Monica Klasing Chen defended her thesis on 16 December 2020
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Leiden strengthens collaboration with China
A delegation from Leiden University, headed by Vice-Rector Hester Bijl, was in China from 9 to 11 October. During the visit to different universities and partner organisations, existing bonds were reinforced and new contacts made. These agreements will make the future exchange of students and researchers…
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Strategy: Transforming relations with African countries in light of the China challenge?
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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Framing China: Performativity and Narrative in Museum Displays of Chinese Porcelain
On the 26th of May Pao-Yi Yang successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Ang Li
Faculteit Archeologie
l.a.li@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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China’s industrial carbon emissions: Historical drivers at the regional and sectoral levels and projections in light of policy targets
Has the industrial sector in China effectively been decarbonizing in recent years, across different regions and subsectors, and is it plausible that it will reduce its CO2 emissions in conformity with national and internationally pledged emission goals?
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Do banks have human rights?
On 1 October 2019 the Hazelhoff Centre for Financial law hosted its 19th guest lecture starring Paul Sharma, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal and co-head of the European Financial Industry Regulatory Advisory Services practices.
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National human rights institutions: independent actors in global human rights governance?
This article discusses the degree of independence that is required for national human rights institutions to function successfully.
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health in the context of anthropogenic threats to wildlife and nature in China
We study the link between the acoustic, behavioral and physiological health of birds and prominent pollution factors. We aim to explore causation through experimental studies on detrimental factors like traffic noise, particulate matter and chemical toxins. Our primary target is scientific progress…
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impacts and challenges of water use of electric power production in China
This thesis examines the impacts and challenges of water use of electric power system. This thesis found that there are large differences in water use of electricity technologies, with hydropower and thermal power being two large water users.
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Casper Wits in POLITICO on the EU's China Policy
University lecturer Casper Wits wrote an opinion piece on the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the European Union and China for POLITICO. In this article, he argues that 'rather than shrinking from the fight, the EU must develop a China policy that prioritizes progressive values and human rights.…
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about the implementation of national mathematics curriculum reform in China
This is a research project on the implementation of national mathematics curriculum reform in Chinese junior high school. The research is expected to provide insight into the ways and reasons of mathematics teachers in Chinese junior high school for implementing national curriculum reform.
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Florian Schneider on China’s digital nationalism
In recent years, online platforms have been utilized more and more to spread Chinese nationalist discourse. In an interview posted on The Diplomat, director of the Leiden Asia Centre Florian Schneider gives his thoughts on how the digital environment has changed the way Chinese activists work.
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Reading list - The Rise of China and the New Global Order
In the past half a century, China has transformed from an underdeveloped and inward-looking country to a major player in world politics. The country asserts itself more boldly on the world stage; not only in relation to nearby countries and places such as Taiwan, Japan, and other countries that share…
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The right to family unification : between migration control and human rights
The central question in this book is whether there is a human right to family unification.
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the media: Leidsch Dagblad about cooperation Leiden University and China
Leidsch Dagblad reports February 2022 in two articles about the cooperation between Leiden University and China.
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Casper Wits in Politico on Europe's relations with China
Europe must be prepared to stand up for its values in its relationship with China, argues University Lecturer Casper Wits in an article in Politico.
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Rogier Creemers in Schweizer Monat about China's social credit system
Rogier Creemers, assistent professor in Modern Chinese Studies, wrote an article about China's social credit system in the Schweizer Monat. In the article he argues that it is not the most dangerous among China's technology projects.
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Studying in an ultramodern and traditional China
More and more Leiden students are studying in China. Two of them talk about their summer course there. 'Now I understand better the kind of country Chinese students come from who are studying in Leiden.'
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The Right to Health
On Thursday 15 December, Elisavet Alexiadou has defended her doctoral thesis ‘The Right to Health. A Human Rights Perspective with a Case Study on Greece.’ at the Academy Building of Leiden University. Supervisor was Prof.dr. A.C. Hendriks.
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Rogier Creemers on CNBC about China’s big tech policy
Chinese State-backed entities have taken tiny stakes in parts of two Alibaba subsidiaries that oversee a video platform and web browser. Professor Rogier Creemers argues on CNBC this move is part of a larger plan for tech regulation.
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Mohammad Mishal
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.mishal@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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The Case against Animal Rights: A Literary Intervention
This thesis aims at thinking through the ethical position of animals in a way that differs radically from the manner in which this ethical position is thought within contemporary animal rights discourse.
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The evolution of Chinese industrial CO2 emissions 2000–2050: A review and meta-analysis of historical drivers, projections and policy goals
The emissions of the Chinese industrial sector alone comprise 24.1% of global emissions (7.8 GtCyr−1 in 2015). This makes Chinese industrial emissions of unique national and international relevance in climate policy. This study reports a literature survey that quantitatively describes the evolution…
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Alumni Awarded Second Prize of Wells-HeinOnline-Frontiers of Law in China Paper Competition
Dr. Jingshu Zhu, a former PhD student at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, and Ms. Qiaozi Guanglin, alumna from Leiden Law School’s LL.M. in Public International Law have both received the second prize of Wells- HeinOnline-Frontiers of Law in China Paper Competition.
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publication: Proving Discriminatory Violence at the European Court of Human Rights
Jasmina Mačkić, Assistant Professor of Human Rights Law at the Europa Institute, has published her book, Proving Discriminatory Violence at the European Court of Human Rights. This work is based on her doctoral dissertation, which she defended in May 2017 and which was funded by the Netherlands Organisation…
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Conversations with other (alt-right) women: How do alt-right female influencers narrate a far-right identity?
In this article, Maria-Elena Kisyova, Yannick Veilleux-Lepage and Vanessa Newby shed some light on how a small but highly visible group of influencers are actively working to promote a dangerous far-right ideology.
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Weidong Zhang on achieving decent work in China
On 23 March 2023 Weidong Zhang defended his thesis in Leiden on achieving decent work in China. This research analyses to what extent China is achieving decent work based on a case study of decent working time. The word ‘achieving’ underlines that China is still in the process of securing this aim.…
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Leiden Children's Rights Observatory
The Leiden Children's Rights Observatory is an open access online database of case commentaries, written by international experts on children’s rights, referring to the decisions of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child under the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on…
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Children’s Rights Monitor 2012
The Children’s Rights Monitor provides a thematic overview of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Netherlands.
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King and Queen consult China experts in Leiden
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended a meeting at Leiden University on 1 October to prepare for their state visit to China. China experts informed them about such topics as the image that Chinese people have of the Netherlands.
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Video series: Collaboration with China in daily practice
What are the benefits for us of collaboration with Chinese partners? What sparks off Leiden researchers' interest in collaborating with colleagues in China? Leiden University shows in three short films what joint projects are like.
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Frontiers of Children’s Rights
Frontiers of Children's Rights Summer School
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Afrooz Kaviani Johnson
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.kaviani.johnson@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Lies Punselie
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
e.c.c.punselie@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Rick Lawson
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
r.a.lawson@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7741
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Leiden builds stronger bonds with China and South Korea
‘China has become an academic powerhouse, which is good reason for Leiden University to expand our partnerships with universities there.' A delegation headed by Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker visited China and South Korea, to renew and extend existing partnerships.
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Chi Zhang
Faculteit Archeologie
c.zhang@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Human Rights and Climate Change
It is difficult to deny the value and importance of human rights, and yet their application in the context of climate change is increasingly contested. While some argue that it is difficult to establish the violation of human rights by climate change processes, others contend that human rights are anthropocentric,…
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Children’s Rights Monitor 2013
The Children’s Rights Monitor provides a thematic overview of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Netherlands.