
Understanding Protest and Social Change
What do recent protest movements in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Russia look like? How do protestors express their anger, frustration, and dissatisfaction in different cultural systems, and to what extent are the protests affecting change? What risks and rewards exist in protesting as a form of political participation? Join this China and the World: Beyond the Headlines event to delve into protest culture in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Russia. Expert panelists will give their perspectives, and we will leave plenty of time for discussion. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Tze-Lan Sang, Professor, Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures, Michigan State University.