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COVID-19 in the Philippines – at a Glance

Blogs May 21, 2020

COVID-19 in the Philippines – at a Glance

Blogs May 21, 2020

Marjorie Pajaron, assistant professor at the University of the Philippines School of Economics, describes the unfolding of the pandemic in the country and how Filipinos have coped with the evolving situation.

A coronavirus spinning with Mongolia flag behind

Lessons from Mongolia’s COVID-19 Containment Strategy

Blogs May 19, 2020

Lessons from Mongolia’s COVID-19 Containment Strategy

Blogs May 19, 2020

Dr. Gendengarjaa Baigalimaa, an oncologist at a hospital in Mongolia’s capital and former postdoctoral fellow with APARC’s Asia Health Policy Program, explains how decisive preventative measures have helped the country prevail in the fight against COVID-19.

Karen Eggleston, Hongbin Li, Scott Rozelle, and Xueguang Zhou during a virtual panel discussion

APARC Scholars Discuss the Economic Impact of COVID-19 in China

News May 18, 2020

APARC Scholars Discuss the Economic Impact of COVID-19 in China

News May 18, 2020

Karen Eggleston, Scott Rozelle, and Xueguang Zhou join the King Center on Global Development’s Hongbin Li to examine how COVID-19 has impacted urban and rural employment in China’s health care sectors.

Cover image of the book "Healthy Aging in Asia", showing a smiling elderly Chinese woman with a cane standing in a small village.

New Book Highlights Policy Initiatives and Economic Research on Healthy Longevity Across Asia

News May 13, 2020

New Book Highlights Policy Initiatives and Economic Research on Healthy Longevity Across Asia

News May 13, 2020

Asia health policy expert Karen Eggleston’s new volume, ‘Healthy Aging in Asia,’ examines how diverse Asian economies – from Singapore and Hong Kong to Japan, India, and China – are preparing for older population age structures and transforming health systems to support patients who will live with chronic disease for decades.

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Karen Eggleston Testifies on China’s Healthcare System to Congressional Review Commission

News May 8, 2020

Karen Eggleston Testifies on China’s Healthcare System to Congressional Review Commission

News May 8, 2020

Asia health policy expert Karen Eggleston provides testimony for a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission hearing on China's domestic healthcare infrastructure and the use of technology in its healthcare system amid COVID-19.

Politicize this Pandemic, But Do So Carefully

Commentary May 5, 2020

Politicize this Pandemic, But Do So Carefully

Commentary May 5, 2020

An open letter from scholars studying public health in China and the U.S.

Various buildings and structures from across Asia

Stories in a Time of Pandemic: APARC Alumni Share Their Experiences

Blogs April 29, 2020

Stories in a Time of Pandemic: APARC Alumni Share Their Experiences

Blogs April 29, 2020

We've asked some of our former scholars how COVID-19 is changing life in the many places around the world they call home.

Ancient and modern buildings in Beijing.

China’s Incentives to Work Within the U.S.-led International Order Remain Compelling, Argues Thomas Fingar

Q&As April 28, 2020

China’s Incentives to Work Within the U.S.-led International Order Remain Compelling, Argues Thomas Fingar

Q&As April 28, 2020

In a video Q&A, Fingar discusses the challenges for the U.S.-China relationship and the principles that shape China’s foreign policy and international behavior.

Ninth Annual Writing Prize in Korean Studies

News April 27, 2020

Ninth Annual Writing Prize in Korean Studies

News April 27, 2020

The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The award carries a $1,000 cash prize.

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Policy Expert Thomas Fingar Discusses the Merits of Engagement with China

News April 27, 2020

Policy Expert Thomas Fingar Discusses the Merits of Engagement with China

News April 27, 2020

Decoupling, according to Fingar, is not only inadvisable but also unattainable.

Michael McFaul, Xueguang Zhou, Karen Eggleston, Gi-Wook Shin, Don Emmerson, and Yong Suk Lee

FSI Hosts APARC Panel on COVID-19 Impacts in Asia

News April 27, 2020

FSI Hosts APARC Panel on COVID-19 Impacts in Asia

News April 27, 2020

Scholars from each of APARC's programs offer insights on policy responses to COVID-19 throughout Asia.

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APARC Fellow Thomas Fingar on the U.S. Intelligence Report that Warned of a Coronavirus Pandemic

News April 21, 2020

APARC Fellow Thomas Fingar on the U.S. Intelligence Report that Warned of a Coronavirus Pandemic

News April 21, 2020

In our online conversation, Fingar discusses the 2008 National Intelligence Council report he oversaw and that urged action on coronavirus pandemic preparedness, explains the U.S. initial failed response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and considers the implications of the current crisis for U.S.-China relations.