Coming up in June 2002

COMING UP IN JUNE 2002 AT THE EAST-WEST CENTER

• 20th Population Census Conference
• Military Activities in Exclusive Economic Zones
• China’s State-Owned Enterprises
• Thirty-Third Summer Seminar on Population
• Korean Culture and Society
• Ways of Authority in Japanese Culture
• Performance of Hawaiian chant, music and dance
• Excerpts from “Afghan Woman”
• Seminar: “Democracy and Islam”
• Exhibition: “Nature and Spirit”
• Looking Ahead . . .

20TH Population Census Conference

Meeting June 19-21 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia of the heads of the national statistical agencies in Asia, the Pacific and the United States and leading demographers in the region. Organized by the National Statistical Office of Mongolia and the East-West Center in cooperation with the Association of National Census and Statistics Directors of America, Asia and the Pacific (ANCSDAAP). The theme is "Utilization and Analysis of the 2000-2001 Round of Asia-Pacific Censuses."

The East-West Center serves as the secretariat for the member agencies of ANCSDAAP. The Population Census conference series was initiated in 1972 to share experience, knowledge and techniques for collection and use of population census and related statistical information among the countries of Asia, the Pacific and the U.S.
EWC CONTACT: Robert Retherford, (808)944-7403 E-mail: retherfr@EastWestCenter.org

Military Activities in Exclusive Economic Zones: Consensus and Disagreement

Conference June 27-28 in Bali, Indonesia. Recent incidents such as U.S. EP3 collision with a Chinese fighter over China's 200-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Japan's violent pursuit and sinking of a mystery boat in its EEZ raise a variety of contentious issues regarding navigation rights and the limits on foreign military activities in the Asian and Pacific nations. In this Track Two Dialogue, government officials, military personnel and analysts will try to delineate areas of consensus and disagreement as well as ways to avoid such incidents.
EWC CONTACT: Mark J. Valencia, (808) 944-7247 E-mail: valencim@EastWestCenter.org

New Publication:
China’s State-Owned Enterprises: Thriving or Crumbling? By Christopher A. McNally. AsiaPacific Issues No. 59, 8 pages.

Summary: China’s state firms lost their near-monopoly status after 1978 but they still form the country’s financial and industrial nucleus. Nevertheless, in early 1996 the total losses of these state-owned enterprises exceeded profits for the first time. With the economy threatened, officials issued a mandate in 1997: state-owned enterprises must become profitable in three years.

In 2001, statistics showed a massive turn around, and victory was declared. Despite doubts about official statistics, substantial improvement did seem evident. The question was, what caused it?

While massive layoffs and corporate restructuring did increase efficiency, most improvements have been the result of external factors such as debt restructuring and government-arranged buyouts and mergers. This strategy offers short-term rewards, but could be a disaster in the long term. Real reform of China’s state sector requires financial reforms that bite (even more urgent with WTO entry), serious moves toward a social security system for displaced workers, and more outright privatization of state firms to give non-state shareholders real power on their boards.

CONTACT: Christopher McNally, (808) 944-7239
E-mail: mcnallyc@EastWestCenter.org

PROGRAMS TO FOCUS ON POPULATION, JAPAN, KOREA

33rd Summer Seminar on Population ~ through June 29. The seminar provides an opportunity for professionals in population- and health-related fields to share and expand their knowledge of population and its relation to social, cultural, and economic change. The seminar is partially supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. This year’s seminar will feature three workshops:

• Analyzing Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior and Evaluating Intervention Programs.
• Using HIV/AIDS Models for Advocacy, Policy, and Planning in Asia and the Pacific.
• Communicating Population and Health Research to Policymakers.

EWC CONTACT: Peter Xenos (808) 944-7410
E-mail: xenosp@hawaii.edu

Institute on Korean Culture and Society ~ June 3 – 29. This seminar and field study is an intensive introduction to Korea for U.S. college and university faculty in the humanities and social sciences. As an introduction to Korean culture, history, and contemporary affairs, the program is designed to facilitate the infusion of Korean content into the undergraduate curriculum. It will include daily lectures at the East-West Center and Korean universities, as well as site visits throughout South Korea. Sponsored by EWC Education Program: Asian Studies Development Program, and cosponsored by University of Hawaii Center for Korean Studies. Outside funding from the Korea Foundation.
EWC CONTACT: Peter Hershock, ASDP Coordinator (808) 944-7757
E-mail: hershocp@EastWestCenter.org

Empowering Relationships: Ways of Authority in Japanese Culture ~ June 17 - July 19. This institute will focus on the root values and structures associated with authority as a way of understanding Japanese culture and its historical transformations. The broad cultural history of authority in Japan will serve as a foundation for the program, but significant emphasis will be placed on understanding the construction of authority in contemporary Japan and its impact on Japanese national and cultural identify in the global context. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Directed by Thomas P. Kasulis, Ohio State University.
EWC CONTACT: Peter Hershock, (808) 944-7757
E-mail: hershocp@EastWestCenter.org

IN THE ARTS . . .

June 13 ~ Hawaiian chant, music, and dance
Featuring the ensemble Halau Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima under the direction of Victoria Holt Takamine. 5:15 to 6 p.m. on the back lawn, John A. Burns Hall. Admission free. Backrests and/or mats are recommended (and umbrellas in case of “Manoa mist”). This performance will present a variety of music and dance, including both kahiko (traditional) and 'auwana (contemporary) styles. Cosponsored by the EWC's Education, Research, and External Affairs Arts programs. Victoria Holt Takamine, kumu hula (hula master), has been a member of the faculty of the University of Hawai'i since 1984. This ensemble has received top awards and acclaim at major dance festivals and competitions. In 1997 this ensemble performed in a 3-week cultural tour in China under the auspices of the EWC External Affairs Arts Program.

June 16 ~ Bina Sharif performs ~ excerpts from "Afghan Woman" and other plays, followed by discussion with the audience, 2 to 4 p.m., Ernst Lab Theatre (side of Kennedy Theatre), 1770 East-West Road. Admisson Free. Ms. Sharif's acclaimed "Afghan Woman," performed entirely in a burka, had a successful 3-week run in New York. Cosponsored by the UH-Manoa Outreach College; UHM Departments of English, Ethnic Studies, Theatre and Dance; Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace; the Hawai'i Literary Arts Council; and the East-West Center Research and External Affairs Arts Programs.

June 18 ~ Seminar: "Democracy and Islam" ~ A discussion featuring Pakistani/American playwright Bina Sharif, speaking on her current play-in-progress of the same name. Originally from Islamabad, she lives in New York City, where 18 of her plays have been produced. 12 noon-1:15 p.m., John A. Burns Hall Room 2111, Admission Free.

Cosponsored by the UHM Outreach College; UHM Departments of English, Ethnic Studies, Theatre and Dance; Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace; the Hawai'i Literary Arts Council; and the East-West Center Research and External Affairs Arts Programs.

Continuing ~ "Nature and Spirit” Exhibition through July 26 by painter and printmaker Zhiyuan Cong, EWC visiting artist. Born in Jiangsu, China, Cong received a strong foundation in Chinese arts, including traditional painting. He has explored various combinations of Eastern and Western arts, and has developed his own fusion styles both in painting and printmaking. His residency at the EWC in April and the exhibition were made possible by support from the Hawai'i Pacific Rim Society.

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday from Noon-4 p.m. Closed Saturdays and holidays. Admission is free. Visitor Parking on the UH campus is $3 and is usually easily available after 4 p.m. weekdays; Sunday parking is normally free and ample.

EWC ARTS CONTACTS: William Feltz or Pattie Dunn (808) 944-7584.
E-mail: feltzb@EastWestCenter.org

LOOKING AHEAD. . .

July 1-4 ~ EWCA/EWC International Conference
The Impact of Globalization
on Building the Asia Pacific Community

The EWCA/EWC International Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will feature keynote speakers from the region, 26 panels on a wide variety of issues relevant to Asia and the Pacific, and cultural performances. EWC alumni from 23 countries will be participating. For details, visit the conference website, EWCA/EWC International Conference

CONFERENCE CONTACTS:
Poh Kok Kian. E-mail: kokkian@pop3.jaring.my
Gordon Ring, EWC alumni officer (808) 944-7743.
E-mail: RingG@EastWestCenter.org

July 6-28
Institute on Teaching about China and the United States, in China.

July 23-Aug. 10
Institute on Infusing Southeast Asian Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum.

July 25-26
Korea’s Post-Crisis Structural Changes: Their Consequences and Policy Implications.

August 4-7
Senior Policy Seminar, in Honolulu.

August 6
Exhibition: "The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.” Through Sept. 25.

August 11-14
Building an Integrated Transport Market for China, Japan, and Korea: Elimination of Barriers.

August 12
Asia Pacific Leadership Program. Through May 30, 2003.

August 26-29
Pacific Island Technical Training Planning Workshop. (tentative dates).

September 1-15
12th New Generation Seminar.

September 9-17
Women in Leadership.

September 27-29
Special Event: Korean Silk Fashion Show; Korean Centennial in Hawai’i.

Sept. (Tentative)
APEF Workshops in Dallas and Houston, Texas.

October 4-9
Chaplin Fellow in Distinguished Journalism.

October 6-9
35th Anniversary Jefferson Fellowship Program Alumni Conference.

October 6
Fall Jefferson Fellowships. Through November 2.

October 9
Exhibition: “Ramayana in the Arts of Asia.” Through January 3, 2003.

October 23-27
NEH Regional Workshop on Authoring Community and State in Asian Contexts.

October 27
Civil Society and Political Change in Asia, Workshop II.

November 11-13
US/Pacific Island Nations Joint Commercial Commission Workshop on "Private Sector Talanoa on Transporation Issues in the Pacific Islands."

November 13-15
Globalization Conference on Trafficking in Women and Children.

November 14
3rd Annual Hawaii International Education Week: "Responsible Global Citizenship" for K-12 at Imin Center.

November 25
Pacific Island Technical Training Program Through December 5.

2003

1st quarter
3rd Asia Pacific Conference on E-Commerce.

April 9-13
NEH Regional Workshop on Traditions of Dissent in Asian Societies.

June 1
10th Workshop on Community-based Management of Forest Lands.

June 20-23
ASPAC Regional Asian Studies Conference hosted by EWCA, EWC, and UH.

October
Alumni Reunion for Alumni from 1960 – 1965.