Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

The South China Sea Dispute: China’s Perspective | A Public Lecture

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The Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman will be hosting a public lecture, “The South China Sea Dispute: China’s Perspective,” by David Nye on 28 October 2015, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  at the Seminar Room, Hall of Wisdom, Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. The lecture is free and open to the public. 

Below is the abstract of Nye’s lecture:

“Most Filipinos have been thoroughly subjected to and bombarded with the so-called Philippine and Aquino government perspective. This lecture attempts to present China’s perspective on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea with the Philippines and to provide balance to ongoing discussions and debate. It is divided into three (3) parts: first, a general overview of what I consider the key issues in the dispute, including other countries involved; second, China’s stand on the dispute as presented by its foreign minister; and third, a discussion on what China believes are the Philippine misconceptions on the dispute.  The lecture also aims to show why the Aquino government’s and China’s responses towards the issue have been uncalled for, and recommends strategies to help smooth things out. It will also venture to explain China’s response in light of the country’s history and culture.”

David Nye is Senior Editor of The Global Times and former Anchor, Writer, and Senior Sub-editor at the Blue Ocean Network, both from Beijing, China. From 2004 to 2005, he served as news anchor and senior subeditor at China Central Television (CCTV International).

Mr. Nye completed his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University. He has received several awards, including the “Mediacorp Award as News Anchor for Best Breaking News coverage on Channel News Asia for the One-Two-Go airline plane crash in Phuket.”  Mr. Nye was also twice chosen as “Distinguished International Visitor for Corporate Communications and Broadcast News to the USIA’s International Visitor Program.”

The lecture is organized by the UP Asian Center. Seating is first-come, first served, but the organizers would appreciate it if interested participants can send an e-mail expressing their intent to come: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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