Transpacifica is a place where I explore the interactions between East Asia and the Americas. I'm a graduate student in East Asian regional studies at Harvard University. Frequent themes are history in politics, Internet society, the environment, contemporary art, and international politics. Unavoidably, I sometimes veer off topic—even with a topic as large as the Pacific. —Graham [more]
The Chinese leader Hu Jintao has been urged to cede the presidency to a rival-turned-ally, Vice President Zeng Qinghong. The 17th Party Congress will be between Sept. and Nov. this year.