UCLA Asia Institute
invites you to two events cosponsored with Asia Society Southern California:
In conversation with
author James Bradley
Wednesday, April 29,
2015
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Charles E. Young
Research Library Conference Room (11360)
ABOUT THE
BOOK
From the
bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, Flyboys, and The
Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations
from the 19th century to World War II and Mao’s ascent.
In each of
his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America’s
engagement in Asia. Now comes his most engrossing work yet. Beginning in the
1850s, Bradley introduces us to the prominent Americans who made their fortunes
in the China opium trade. As they—good Christians all—profitably addicted
millions, American missionaries arrived, promising salvation for those who
adopted Western ways.
And that was
just the beginning.
From drug
dealer Warren Delano to his grandson Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from the port
of Hong Kong to the towers of Princeton University, from the era of Appomattox
to the age of the A-Bomb, The China Mirage explores a difficult century
that defines U.S.-Chinese relations to this day.
Moderated by R.
Bin Wong, Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the Asia
Institute at UCLA.
EVENT
DETAILS
·
6:00
Registration/Reception
·
6:30 Program
·
7:30 Book signing
Copies of
Bradley’s Book The China Mirage will be available for purchase.
Registration
required to attend. Donation of $15 suggested.
Dynamic Leaders,
Striving Economies and America’s Choice
A conversation among
three global thinkers about the new, strong leaders in Asia
Thursday, April 30,
2015
5:30–7:00 p.m.
120 South Los Angeles
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The
latest event in Asia Society Southern California’s Forecast Asia series
features a conversation among three global thinkers about the new, strong
leaders in Asia – India’s Narendra Modi, Japan’s Shinzo Abe, China’s Xi Jinping
and Indonesia’s Joko Widodo. Join Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer; Mitchell
R. Julis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of Canyon Partners; and Nicolas
Berggruen, Chairman of the Berggruen Institute on Governance, to get their
insights on what these leaders’ economic plans herald for growth and regional
stability and how America should engage them. Bremmer’s latest book, Superpower:
Three Choices for America’s Role in the World, will be available for
purchase at the event.
PROGRAM
AGENDA
- 4:30–5:30 p.m.: Registration/Refreshments
- 5:30–7:00 p.m.: Discussion and Q&A
REGISTRATION
· $50 Asia Society
Members and Supporting Organizations (includes UCLA affiliates)
· $75 General
· Special Rate $100 to
become an Asia Society Member and receive discounts for future events
ADVANCE
TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED
Click here to register. (Deadline: April 29,
2015)
Co-sponsored by USC Dornsife East Asian Studies
Center, USC Center on Public Diplomacy, and USC US-China Institute.
