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Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
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Recent News
A Dragon is Coming to Ann Arbor
This winter semester, U-M welcomes a spectacular, semester-long program celebrating the artistry, tradition, and collective spirit embodied by the dragon in Asian tradition—an iconic symbol of inclusivity, strength, and courage.
II Honors Outstanding Staff Members at the 2025 Annual Holiday Celebration
Five standout staff members and one exceptionally collaborative team from the International Institute have been spotlighted for their achievements in 2025.
The Kenneth G. Lieberthal and Richard H. Rogel Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan was founded in 1961 and has been a national leader in Chinese studies for over 50 years. A member of the International Institute, the center provides students, specialists, and the public with expert resources and a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical issues related to China.
New Blog Post: Fans, Not Celebrities, Drive Nationalism on Chinese Social Media
In China’s social media universe, celebrities are often assumed to set the tone for millions of adoring followers. But a new study led by the University of Michigan shows the dynamic works the other way around: When it comes to online nationalism, fans are the ones leading—and stars are following.
Events
Jan
15
II Photo Contest Award Ceremony & Reception
4:00 PM
5th Floor Gallery
Weiser Hall
Jan
27
LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Rapping Minority-ness: Rap as Vernacular Theory in China
Bendi Tso, Postdoctoral Fellow, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan
12:00 PM
10th Floor
Weiser Hall
Feb
03
LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Illegal Enforcement Against Insider Trading in China's Securities Markets – Rule of Law Defects and Rule of Law Responses
Nicholas Calcina Howson, Pao Li Tsiang Chair Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
12:00 PM
10th Floor
Weiser Hall
Feb
04
Dancing with the Dragon | Meet the Artist | Rewriting Power: Zhen Guo's Journey to Feminist Art
Zhen Guo, Artist in Residence, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
4:00 PM
Room 2239
Lane Hall
