A Message from the Director
Lien-Hang T. Nguyen, Director, Weatherhead East Asian Institute

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
Chinese Lobbying Overseas: The American Experience, 1931-2022
In person at WEAI, 420 W 118th Street, Room 918 in the International Affairs building
9:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.An Introduction to CKS Library Resources and Study/Research Programs
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.“Black Bauhinia” – A Film Screening by Malte Kaeding with an Introduction by Heidi Wang-Kaeding
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027 Show Map
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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March 16, 2023
AAS 2023 Guide
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