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As China prepares for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party, theaters have been instructed to screen at least two propaganda films each week. But ideological mandates may not sit well with moviegoers, argues Zhao Ma.

After a year of countless tragedies, our nation is now grappling with another horrific act of violence in the fatal shooting of eight people, including six Asian women, in Atlanta this week. Our hearts are with the families and friends of these victims, and with the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities dealing with appalling incidents of violence and hate.

New Korean language textbook provides students with the perfect preparation for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).

Kevin Gao receives the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures has launched “Global Qing and Its Legacies,” a project that funds research, teaching, and visiting lectures.

The ambitious hiring initiative will recruit interdisciplinary scholars with expertise in digital, spatial, and data sciences.

By examining the Chinese film industry’s long relationship with the Korean War, Zhao Ma’s current book project reveals the power of movies to shape historical memory.

International students and faculty including Zhao Ma share how they maintain community from afar

Zhao Ma quoted in The Korea Times article

Five graduate students studying Japanese literature at Washington University have been awarded grants to conduct dissertation research in Japan.

Zhao Ma quoted in Financial Times article

Zhao Ma quoted in South China Morning Post article