A Message from the Director
Welcome to the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, a hub for the study of modern and contemporary East, Southeast, and Inner Asia at Columbia University. Since its founding in 1949, WEAI has been a pioneer in East Asian Studies, expanding research in underexplored areas, fostering a collaborative community of experts from across disciplines, and offering unparalleled insight into one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Upcoming Events
China’s COVID Response and the State of Local Finance in the Xi Jinping Era
Zoom Webinar
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mediums and Magical Things: Statues, Paintings, and Masks in Asian Places
Zoom Webinar
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
News
September 21, 2021
WEAI Author Q&A: Timothy Yang on 'A Medicated Empire'
September 17, 2021
Weatherhead Communications Survey
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