APEC Study Center (ASC), Columbia University

The APEC Study Center at Columbia University enhances the School's rich tradition of research and teaching on the Asia Pacific region by serving as the focal point of study on issues of economic importance for the region. For more information visit: gsb.columbia.edu/apec/. #APEC

Join us Feb. 23 (M) for a talk with Prof. Andrew L. Oros on how technological change is mitigating the drawbacks of aging populations as well as how factors such as autonomous defense systems and artificial intelligence present new challenges weai.columbia.edu/events/asias-a…

Join us to unpack North Korea’s expected Ninth Party Congress, a gathering that could create space for diplomatic engagement with the US and South Korea. 📆 Tue, Feb 3 | 6:30 PM (EST) 🤝 In collab w/ @NATLCOMMITTEE & co-hosted by @Columbia_APEC 🔗 RSVP: koreasociety.org/policy-and-cor…

Join us on Feb. 26 via Zoom to hear Prof. Yuanyuan Ren explain how China interprets international law in the polar regions and what is publicly known about its goals in the Arctic. This event is co-sponsored by @Columbia_APEC. usali.org/events/chinas-…

As China’s pharmaceutical innovation accelerates, new chokepoints in the global supply chain are emerging. Read for analysis from Edward Fishman, an economic-statecraft expert @Columbia bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

Catch up on Prof. Harlan Cohen’s discussion with Prof. Jose Alvarez on how the U.S. Outbound Investment Rule signals a shift toward a sanctions-style model and challenges int'l economic law. Co-sponsored by @Columbia_APEC. #USChinaCompetition #TradePolicy youtu.be/VZIjOjAgCbU

Our "Taiwan Legal" series continues with an insightful discussion on Taiwan's economic engagements. Join Prof. Pasha Hsieh (@PashaHsieh) on Nov 6 (7:30 PM ET) to discuss how economic ties shape Taiwan's global standing. Co-sponsored by @Columbia_APEC bit.ly/42MLa6q

Join us Oct 21 with @FordhamLaw Prof. Harlan Cohen for a timely talk on how the U.S. outbound investment rule edges toward a sanctions model—and how international law may struggle to keep up. Co-sponsored by @Columbia_APEC 🔗 usali.org/events/outboun…

You can now watch the event of the Sept. 5 event, at which Professor Ryo Sahashi (@ryo384_ir ) gave a timely talk on US–China relations, international law, and Japan's strategic options in an ever-changing world. usali.org/events/uschina…

Join us next Friday for a discussion with Professor Ryo Sahashi (@ryo384_ir) and USALI’s Bruce Aronson on U.S.-China competition and its global implications. This event is co-sponsored by @Columbia_APEC. usali.org/events/uschina…

“The U.S. is one of the three big players in trade, along with China and the [EU]. If one of the three big players says, essentially, ‘I don’t pay too much heed to what the WTO has to say,’ you can imagine the WTO is shaken” - @ColumbiaLaw Prof. Mavroidis law.columbia.edu/news/archive/p…

"There is also the risk of foreign customers’ turning against U.S. brands. Trade tensions with China during the first Trump administration ended up hurting U.S. services firms that do business in the country" - @Columbia Prof. David Weinstein @Columbia_Biz wsj.com/economy/trade/…

Please join us on April 3 for another event in our "Taiwan Legal" speaker series with Dr. @yujiechentw of @AcadSinica, who is also an affiliated Scholar @USALINYU. This event is co-sponsored by @Columbia_APEC usali.org/events/what-do…

@Columbia Prof. David Weinstein discusses the potential effects of U.S. tariffs on industries like steel and aluminum manufacturing @NPR @Columbia_Biz @ColumbiaSIPA #GlobalEconomy #USChinaTrade #USeconomy #tariffs npr.org/2025/03/16/nx-…

Join us @ColumbiaLaw on 3/13 (Th) for "Negotiating Legality: Chinese Companies in the U.S. Legal System" Featuring: @UCILaw Prof. Ji LI #uschina #trade #global #chinesecompanies #china #us #uspolicy #chinapolicy #tradepolicy #uslaw #investment #international #columbia

@ColumbiaSIPA Professors Arvid J. Lukauskas and Yumiko Shimabukuro discussed their new book "Misery Beneath the Miracle in East Asia Book" at @Columbia on February 12 #EastAsianStudies #AsiaResearch #lowwages #economy #elderlypoverty #policy #welfare #housing #growth #APEC

ATTN: Current Columbia Affiliates Join us on Feb. 12 for a Book Launch with @ColumbiaSIPA's Arvid J. Lukauskas & Yumiko Shimabukuro Their new book dismantles the illusion of East Asia's economic miracle, focusing on the social costs of unchecked growth. forms.gle/344HH4UoTuBmS2…

“All told, when you consider all the ways that the trade war has hurt U.S. firms and consumers, we estimate the trade wars have reduced the welfare of U.S. citizens by about 3 percent” - @Columbia Prof. David Weinstein @ColumbiaSIPA business.columbia.edu/insights/trump…

Join us on Jan. 31 for a workshop covering Japanese public attitudes toward possible geopolitical contingencies in light of the changing international environment in East Asia Host: @WEAI_Columbia Cosponsors: @CWPColumbia & the ASC weai.columbia.edu/events/public-…

Next Friday: Join us for a discussion co-hosted by @Columbia_APEC on the future of Asia economic security policy under Trump (US-China competition, tariffs, tech, etc) w/ @NGirishankar (@CSIS) and former ROK trade minister Yeo Han-koo RSVP here: koreasociety.org/policy-and-cor…

Join us next Friday for a discussion on the Trump administration’s Asia economic security policy w/ CSIS' @NGirishankar & former ROK trade minister Yeo Han-koo. Moderated by Korea Society Pres/CEO Tom Byrne. w/ @Columbia_APEC 🔗 RSVP in person or online: koreasociety.org/policy-and-cor…