Ron Po

For reasons both mysterious and compelling, I’ve long felt drawn to Taiwan. Still, I never expected I’d one day devote a book to this remarkable island. Many thanks to @ColumbiaUP, Caelyn, and Howard for their support. Link below; pre-orders available. @lsehistory

This will be taking place next Monday, 13 April! It’s a real pleasure to be part of such a truly fabulous panel, where I’ll be offering a few thoughts from a Chinese and East Asian perspective.Please do feel free to join us if you happen to be in town or nearby. Thank you.

@LWestwoodAuthor @ColumbiaUP @lsehistory Thank you, Laurence, if I may.

@Roncypo @ColumbiaUP @lsehistory Very cool!! I know nothing about the Camphor War lol Congratulations!

For reasons both mysterious and compelling, I’ve long felt drawn to Taiwan. Still, I never expected I’d one day devote a book to this remarkable island. Many thanks to @ColumbiaUP, Caelyn, and Howard for their support. Link below; pre-orders available. @lsehistory

@CoraLinglingXu @LSEReviewBooks Thank you!

@Roncypo @LSEReviewBooks Congrats 🎉

Truly grateful for Ilay's thoughtful review of Shaping the Blue Dragon @LSEReviewBooks, it's a comfort simply to be understood. Thanks also to Knowledge Unlatched, the book is now open access. Yet if you (like me) enjoy scribbling in the margins, the hardback is still available!

From Goody to Sharman, the idea of “unconquered states” helps rethink global history, not as European expansion but as negotiation and resilience. Also a timely lens for late imperial China, beyond Fairbank and agency debates. Honoured to be on this panel—join us @lsehistory !

It’s a real privilege to take part in this symposium. Please do feel free to share this as appropriate. I’m very much looking forward to the conversations ahead and to learning from such an inspiring gathering of scholars, both established and emerging.

For The Guardian, I wrote about the current moment in history: ARE WE AT A TURNING POINT IN WORLD HISTORY? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

As Chinese New Year approaches, I’m honoured to give my first public talk of the year this Thursday at Cambridge, exploring the cultural history of shark fins. This is not an endorsement but a reflection on tradition, culture, and sustainability. ames.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/china…

The British East India Company (EIC) was one of the most powerful companies in history. It was an empire-builder. With a supply chain so advanced, it could rival Amazon or Walmart today. Here's the full breakdown of the company that dominated over half of the world's trade:

Absolutely delighted about the publication of UNCONQUERED STATES (Oxford University Press), which looks at the global history of non-European powers in the imperial age.

The China Center at St Hugh’s College of the University of Oxford will appoint a Departmental Lecturer (DL) for four years in Modern Chinese History. The closing date for applications is Jan. 16, 2025: jobs.ac.uk/job/DLE659/dep…

@YinQingfei @CambridgeUP @cambUP_History Congratulations once again, Qingfei! Looking forward to the book launch!

Available now! My book published by @CambridgeUP @cambUP_History is released in hardback. Ebook available soon. Discount code SBCWA2024. A big shout out to the amazing Asian History editorial team!

@XinFan9 @lsehistory Oh, I’m honoured! Thank you so much for letting me know!

@Roncypo @lsehistory FAMES library has your new book on display. You should stop by for a visit!

Always a pleasure to visit Cambridge, where the November chill adds to its charm. Thank you to CUSH for the invitation. It was a joy discussing islands in early modern China with a small group of engaged students. Cold hands, warm company, and a day to appreciate. @lsehistory

Shaping the Blue Dragon by @Roncypo is available now! This book uncovers maritime China’s odyssey through pirates, visionaries, cartographers, and more. View here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.38…