Monday, March 29, 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Visiting Xinjiang and exposes the LIES of the @BBCWorld - @BBC and the @EU_Commission
何加盐实地考察新疆，揭穿BBC和欧盟的谎言
我平时的文章主要是写企业和企业家，较少涉及到时政方面。
但最近看到BBC、欧盟等关于中国新疆的一系列造谣和基于谣言的所谓制裁，真是看不下去了。
新疆产棉占全国的85%，棉花生计涉及到无数中国人和中国企业。
BBC等媒体的谣言，以及欧盟等政府机构的所谓制裁，对棉农和棉花生产企业及工人是极大的损害；而西方的谎话连篇、傲慢无礼，更是对中国尊严的严重蔑视和践踏。
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/nwUCil9HTP5l53PbyjOd4g
"Forced Labor" Or "Pursuit of A Better Life"? An Investigation of Xinjiang Minority Workers' Employment in Guangdong, China By Nilufer Gheyret and Ning Chen
You will find the full report at the following homage:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UsJj_KNgRxNExNnlvd2EgN82lJQ-jKhg/view?usp=sharing
"Forced Labor" Or "Pursuit of A Better Life"?
An Investigation of Xinjiang Minority Workers' Employment in Guangdong, China
By Nilufer Gheyret and Ning Chen
March 2021
Contents I. Research Background and Questions 1
II. Research Findings 2
1.Why are We Here? 2
a. To See the Outside World 4
b. Higher Income 5
c. Introductions from Family and Friends 10
2. Daily Life of Workers 12
a. A Day at Work 13
b. Rest Days and Holidays 18
c. Long Holidays for Family Reunions 21
3. The Significance of Working in Other Provinces for Xinjiang workers 21 a. Source of Income 22
b. Broadening One's Horizon 25
c. Improving Language & Vocational Skills 28
d. Children's Education 33
4. The Future Plans of the Workers from Xinjiang 34 a. Continuing to Work for More Years 35
b. Settle-down 37
c. Coming Back Home to Start a Business 37
III. Conclusion 39
Executive Summary
In April 2020, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute published a report entitled "Uyghurs for Sale: "Re-education," Forced Labor and Surveillance beyond Xinjiang, which, through second-hand data such as satellite imagery, Chinese documents, and media reports, denigrates the Chinese government's labor transfer policy as an extension of "forced labor" and so-called "re- education camps". The slander that "minorities in Xinjiang are subject to 'forced labor' in inland companies" directly prompted the author to conduct a field investigation into the allegations of "forced labor" in person. This research investigated five companies in Guangdong Province that employ Xinjiang workers, interviewed a total of 70 workers, including Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and Tajiks (the interviewee is free to choose the interview language they are comfortable with), and participated in their daily work and life. This research finds that:
In terms of the reasons for working outside Xinjiang, all Xinjiang workers in these five companies came to Guangdong out of personal considerations: including the agreeable natural environment, high salary, high-quality education for their kids, introduced by family and friends, or as an opportunity to broaden their horizons;
In terms of work, the labor rights of Xinjiang ethnic minority workers in these five companies have been fully guaranteed, such as working 8 hours a
day, make-up rest days and extra pay for extending working hours due to the need for production and operation, rest and vacation on statutory holidays, and social insurance;
In terms of life, Xinjiang workers have the right to freedom of religious belief, the right to use their language and writings, the freedom to choose their residence, etc... As to the religious dietary customs of Xinjiang workers, the five companies hired ethnic cooks to prepare halal food.
Working outside Xinjiang has many positive effects on Xinjiang workers, including boosting the income, broadening their horizons, changing their ideas, improving language ability and vocational and technical skills, and giving their children better education, enhancing the status of women, etc. In terms of future plans, affected by the experience of working outside Xinjiang, Xinjiang workers mainly have three different directions, such as continuing to make more money in these companies, returning to their hometowns to start their own businesses, and settling down in Guangdong Province.
In general, working outside Xinjiang is workers' own choice to pursue a better life. The rights of ethnic minorities have been fully guaranteed. The experience of working outside Xinjiang has a lot of positive effects for Xinjiang workers.
Ms. Gheyret is visiting research fellow at the Institute for Communication and Borderland Governance, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Ms. Ning Chen is visiting research fellow at the Institute for Communication and Borderland Governance, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Conference: “Rethinking Narratives of China and the Middle East – The Silk Roads and Beyond”, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 8-10 April 2021
Conference: “Rethinking Narratives of China and the Middle East – The Silk Roads and Beyond”, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 8-10 April 2021
Papers will examine the relationship between China and the Middle East, both ancient and modern, and incorporate additional regions, such as Europe, Central Asia, or South/Southeast Asia. Deadline for abstracts : 21 January 2021.
Information: https://ceas.sas.upenn.edu/news/call-papers-rethinking-narratives-china-and-middle-east
ONLINE Seminar on "The Sino-Algerian Economic Relations: Trends, Features and Problems", Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, 10 December 2020
ONLINE Seminar on "The Sino-Algerian Economic Relations: Trends, Features and Problems", Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, 10 December 2020, 14:00 - 16:00 MEZ
Speakers: Adel Hamaizia (Chatham House), Fatiha Talahite (CNRS), Chuchu Zhang (Fudan University), Francesco Saverio Leopardi (Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca’ Foscari University of Ven-ice). Information and registration:
https://www.unive.it/data/agenda/4/44870
Friday, July 24, 2020
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Sun Degang and Wu Sike: China's Participation in Middle East Security Affairs in the New Era-Ideas and Practice Exploration
【中东研究】孙德刚 吴思科：新时代中国参与中东安全事务-理念主张与实践探索
Sun Degang and
Wu Sike: China's Participation in Middle East Security Affairs in the New
Era-Ideas and Practice Exploration
关键词：中国外交、中东地区、安全事务、安全治理、冲突解决
内容提要参与中东安全事务是新时代中国特色大国外交的重要内容。在理念层面，中国维护共同安全，坚持公平正义，捍卫多边主义，倡导综合治理，主张求同存异。在实践层面，中国积极推动有关各方政治对话，开展外交斡旋和大国协调，提供安全公共产品和人道主义援助。展望未来，在参与中东安全事务中，中国既要加强集中统一领导又需要各部门统筹协调；既要顺势而为，又要主动谋划；既要尊重对象国主权，又需要建设性介入；既要参与冲突解决的“上半场”，又要参与和平建设的“下半场”，与国际社会一道应对中东地区的传统与非传统安全威胁，为中东命运共同体建设贡献一份力量。
DRAFT TRANSLATION - (Researcher of the Institute of International Studies, Fudan University;
former Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and former Special Envoy
for the Middle East
Keywords: Chinese diplomacy, the Middle East, security affairs, security governance, conflict resolution
Summary Participating in security affairs in the Middle East is an important part of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era. At the conceptual level, China maintains common security, upholds fairness and justice, defends multilateralism, advocates comprehensive governance, and advocates seeking common ground while reserving differences. At the practical level, China actively promotes political dialogues among relevant parties, conducts diplomatic mediation and coordination among major powers, and provides safe public products and humanitarian assistance. Looking to the future, in participating in security affairs in the Middle East, China needs to strengthen centralized and unified leadership and coordinate the coordination of various departments; it must take advantage of the trend and actively plan; it must respect the sovereignty of the target country, but also need constructive intervention; both Participate in the "first half" of conflict resolution, and participate in the "second half" of peace building, and work with the international community to respond to the traditional and non-traditional security threats in the Middle East, and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future in the Middle East.)
Keywords: Chinese diplomacy, the Middle East, security affairs, security governance, conflict resolution
Summary Participating in security affairs in the Middle East is an important part of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era. At the conceptual level, China maintains common security, upholds fairness and justice, defends multilateralism, advocates comprehensive governance, and advocates seeking common ground while reserving differences. At the practical level, China actively promotes political dialogues among relevant parties, conducts diplomatic mediation and coordination among major powers, and provides safe public products and humanitarian assistance. Looking to the future, in participating in security affairs in the Middle East, China needs to strengthen centralized and unified leadership and coordinate the coordination of various departments; it must take advantage of the trend and actively plan; it must respect the sovereignty of the target country, but also need constructive intervention; both Participate in the "first half" of conflict resolution, and participate in the "second half" of peace building, and work with the international community to respond to the traditional and non-traditional security threats in the Middle East, and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future in the Middle East.)
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Seeking Postdoctoral Fellows for the Global Engagement Academy - Shandong University
Seeking Postdoctoral Fellows for the Global Engagement Academy
I. Duties
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to
work independently but should also cooperate with fellow researchers at the
Global Engagement Academy/College of Culture & Communication, Shandong
University (Weihai) with an expectant result of 2-3 peer-reviewed top scholarly
publications within the areas of emphasis of the two academic units by the end
of the two-year term. During the postdoc period, he/she should participate in,
and contribute to, the research environment through active participation in
research seminars and other research-related activities, contribute with their
own original research, as well as contribute to the general development of the
research programs within the two academic units or on the Weihai campus of
Shandong University. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to take part in
organizing workshops or lecture series, take charge of seminars, and contribute
to the development of research grant applications. The postdoctoral fellow is
also expected to take part in mentoring at the master’s and Ph. D. levels.
These tasks require the postdoctoral fellow to have a high level of presence at
the workplace Mentoring, supervision and other administrative duties comprise a
maximum of 20% of the position.
II、 Qualifications
We are looking for competitive
candidates of any national and racial/ethnic background in the areas of
intercultural/international/global communication, journalism and communication,
and/or public diplomacy in the digital age from related disciplines such as
communication, political science, globalization/global studies, and so on
with preferably a research agenda related to China’s outbound initiatives
such as the Belt & Road Initiative or new initiatives on humanities social
sciences using a mixed methodology or a quantitative method such as big
data analytics. Candidates with a Ph. D. in the areas listed above,obtained
within the past three years from a globally ranked top university, have a
burgeoning programmatic research and publication record and a very interesting
research proposal portending a strong research potential preferably with
English-Chinese bilingual/bicultural competence, and within 35 years of
age, are highly encouraged to apply.
The research proposal should be no more
than 1500 words and consist of the following components: aim and research
question; theory and method; relation to the research front including the most
important field work in the field of research; schedule and expected results;
and the applicant’s qualifications and competence to conduct the project.
III. Salary and
Benefits
There are three types of salaries and
benefits packages available for candidates’ preference depending upon
their qualifications and competitiveness. For details, you are strongly
encouraged to read every single line of “Background
Information” below.
IV. Starting
Date:
Postdoc fellows
employed are expected to start the postdoc term preferably by September 1,
2020. It ends on August 30, 2022.
V. Deadline for
Application
The deadline for
application: July 31, 2020. Beijing Time. Please send your
curriculum vita, certified copies of your educational degree certificates, a
list of research publications (including DOI, ISBN or ISSN numbers) and one to
three published work samples, a postdoc research proposal etc., three letters
of recommendation on an official letterhead and other relevant materials in pdf
form to: Miss Ma, Administrative Assistant of the Global Engagement
Academy at 202066800008@sdu.edu.cn Contact: Miss Ma at
18669384862 (Cell)
Background Information
(1) Introduction
to Shandong University
Shandong University
is a key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of education with
a long history, complete set of disciplines, strong academic strength and
distinctive school running characteristics, which has an important influence at
home and abroad. It is a world-class university construction University（Class A）. In recent years,
Shandong University has achieved a leap forward development, the comprehensive
level and quality of the University have been significantly improved, and the
international influence has been significantly enhanced. At present, nearly 170
universities in more than 30 countries and regions have signed inter university
cooperation agreements. The school has a large scale, forming a school running
pattern of one school and three places （Jinan, Weihai, Qingdao）.
The Weihai Campus of
Shandong University where the postdoc fellows will be working is a beautiful
campus of high academic dynamism and rigor located in the City of Weihai, a
medium-sized port city of beauty and vibrancy. While the Weihai campus lodges
itself on a hill, the city is known as a resort town full of hot springs,
surrounded by beaches and affordable amenities. With three sides of it facing
the Yellow Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean, the City of Weihai is nicked
named “Hawaii of the East”.
(2) Introduction
to the Global Engagement Academy
The Global Engagement
Academy (Shandong University at Weihai) is a newly established new type of open
research platform seeking integrated research solutions in generating new
knowledge and policy advising about globalization, global governance,
and global order as well as in
enhancing stakeholders’ competence in global engagement, global
corporate governance, and global citizenship.Well-published professors of
global standing affiliated to the Global Engagement Academy such as
Prof. Jia will serve as faculty hosts of the post-doctoral fellows. The
Global Engagement Academy currently hosts prestigious scholarly
initiatives such as the English scholarly book series "Chinese
Perspectives on journalism and communication" published by Taylor & Francis/Routledge
as well asthe scholarly book series “The Belt & Road Initiative:
Interdisciplinary Perspectives” published by Peter Lang. In order to
further strengthen the scientific research in the areas close to such
initiatives and projects, the Global Engagement Academy is now
recruiting 1-2 postdoctoral fellows among top candidates around the world.
(3) Types
of Postdoc Fellowship and Benefit Packages
A. Specially
Funded Postdoctoral Fellowships
Ph. D. holders with
an outstanding record of academic achievements and great development potential
from top universities at home and abroad who are no more than 35 years old and
have graduated within the last three years are eligible to apply for the
postdoc fellowship positions under the national high-level projects such as
China’s National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Plan, the Postdoctoral
International Exchange Plan Introduction Project, the International Exchange
Plan Dispatch Project and so on.
Salary and Benefits:
the annual stipend shall not be less than 300000 yuan / person（before tax, equivalent to USD 43,000）, and the subsidy term is generally 2 years. The social security
benefits and housing stipend shall be paid according to the same standard of
the teachers in service during the period of postdoctoral stay, and the same
research resources shall be fully accessed by the postdoc fellows. The
university provides postdoctoral fellows an apartment for eligible postdoctoral
fellows to rent.
Postdoc Performance
Review: the postdoc station term for special funded postdoc fellows is
generally two years. If they fail to leave the station on time due to work
demand by the end of two years, it can be extended for one year upon an
application and a favorable review. At the end of the postdoc research term,
postdoc fellows are free to apply for full-time teaching positions either in or
outside Shandong University, or they can participate in the selection of talent
projects such as the Qilu Young Scholars of Shandong University.
B. Key
funded postdoctoral program
Candidates: Ph. D.
holders with an excellent academic record who have graduated from very
top-ranked universities at home and abroad within the past three years, with
great development potential and strong academic ability are encouraged to
apply. The age limit is generally no more than 35 years old.
Salary and benefits:
the annual salary shall not be less than 200000 yuan / person (before tax）, and the subsidy period is generally 2 years. The campus
provides 10000 yuan / year of scientific research funds, with a funding period
of two years. The social security benefits and housing subsidy shall be paid
according to the same standard for the teachers in service during the period of
the postdoctoral stay, and the research resources of Shandong University shall
be fully accessed by the postdoc fellows.
Postdoc Performance
Review: Generally, the term of post doctorial fellows of the key funded type is
two years. If they fail to leave the station on time due to work demand, one
year’s extension can be granted after the application is reviewed favorably.
C. Program
funded postdoctoral fellowship program
Candidates: Ph. D.
holders who have graduated from high-level universities at home and abroad
within the last three years who are more than 35 years old are eligible to
apply.
Salary and benefits:
annual salary shall not be less than 120000 yuan / person （before tax）.
Postdoc Performance
Review: the postdoctoral term of the project is generally 2 years. If the
postdoc fellow fails to leave the station on time due to work demand, an
application for extension can be made, and the extension can be 1 year after a
favorable review. Those who have met the post-doc research requirements are
encouraged to apply for open positions available at Shandong University or
elsewhere.
全球胜任力研究院面向海内外招聘博士后公告
山东大学是一所历史悠久、学科齐全、学术实力雄厚、办学特色鲜明，在国内外具有重要影响的教育部直属重点综合性大学，是世界一流大学建设高校（A类）。近年来山东大学实现了跨越式发展，学校的综合水平和办学质量明显提升，国际影响力显著增强，与30多个国家和地区的近170所学校签署了校际合作协议。学校规模宏大，形成了一校三地（济南、威海、青岛）的办学格局。
山东大学文化传播学院贾文山教授，是山东大学特聘教授，山东大学(威海)全球胜任力研究院创建人/负责人，博士生导师。研究方向是传播理论与跨文化传播、中国传播学、公共外交。贾文山教授在CSSCI等学术期刊发表论文数十篇, 出版国际发行编/著/译共十部，其中三部获图书馆协会《选择》杂志杰出学术著作荣誉。目前应邀担任Taylor &
Francis/Routledge出版发行的 “中华文明视角下的新闻与传播”(Chinese
Perspectives on Journalism & Communication)英文学术丛书和由Peter Lang出版发行的 “跨学科视角下的一带一路” (The Belt
& Road Initiative: Interdisciplinary Perspectives)主编。为进一步加强研究领域的科学研究，现面向海内外招聘博士后。
一、招聘研究方向
招聘跨文化（国际）全球传播、新闻传播学、公共外交研究领域的海内外优秀博士后。
二、申请人必备条件
（1）必须拥有与招聘方向相关学科领域 (包括比较哲学,比较文化学,新闻传播学,国际关系/国际政治,全球化研究等)的博士学位;
（2）年龄不超过35周岁；
（3）必须已有1-2篇通过匿名评审发表的高水平学术论文；
（4）必须作出未来两年博后研究计划；
（5）必须具有汉英双语和双文化胜任力；
（6）研究方法最好是计量方法以及大数据分析方法或混合方法。
（7）已有或现有研究项目与中国全球性倡议如一带一路和新文科相关的申请者优先考虑。
三、博士后期间工作任务
（1）受聘博后在博后期间独立或合作研究和发表2-3篇通过匿名评审发表的高水平学术论文，中英文均可；
（2）受聘博后积极参与、策划、组织或主持全球胜任力研究院相关关学术活动，如系列学术讲座或工作坊；
（3）参与申请研究院相关研究基金；
（4）参与指导研究院或文化传播学院相关的硕士生、博士生研究指导工作；
（5）参与协助研究院两套英文学术丛书系列的编辑工作。
博士后期间工作任务80%为研究时间，最多20%的时间花在行政事务上。
四、招收类型及待遇
1、特别资助类博士后
（1）招收对象：国家博士后创新人才支持计划、博士后国际交流计划引进项目、国际交流计划派出项目的统招博士后，海内外顶尖高校新近毕业、学术成果突出、有较大发展潜力的优秀博士。年龄一般不超过35周岁。
（2）薪酬待遇：年薪不低于30万元/人（税前），资助期限一般为2年。校区现有附属幼儿园，正在筹建附属中小学，能够为关系转入我校的博士后提供优质的基础教育服务。博士后在站期间按在职教师同等标准缴纳社会保险和住房公积金，与在职教师享有同等的图书及科研资源。
（3）管理考核：特别资助类博士后在站时间一般为两年，确因工作需要2年未能按时出站，经个人申请、审核后可延期一年。期满达到培养要求可转聘相关学科教师岗位，也可参与齐鲁青年学者等人才项目的选拔。
2、重点资助类博士后
（1）招收对象：国内外知名高校近3年毕业、发展潜力较大、学术能力较强的优秀博士。年龄一般不超过35周岁。
（2）薪酬待遇：年薪不低于20万元/人（税前），资助期限一般为2年。校区提供1万元/年科研经费，资助期限为两年。博士后在站期间按在职教师同等标准缴纳社会保险和住房公积金，与在职教师享有同等的图书及科研资源。
（3）管理考核：重点资助类博士后在站时间一般为两年，确因工作需要2年未能按时出站，经个人申请、审核后可延期一年。
3、项目资助类博士后
（1）招收对象：国内外高水平大学近3年毕业的博士。年龄不超过35周岁。
（2）薪酬待遇：年薪不低于 12 万元/人（税前）。
（3）管理考核：项目博士后在站时间一般为 2 年，确因工作需要 2 年未能按时出站，可提出延期申请，经审核可延期 1 年。期满考核达到要求者可参加学校教师及其他相关岗位招聘。
三、联系方式
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