David G. Atwill

Historian of China and Tibet. Dean of Arts & Sciences at NYU-Shanghai.

[David G. Atwill @DavidGAtwill]

Received our copies of the 2nd edition of SOURCES IN CHINESE HISTORY! Yurong + I re-translated/updated over half the documents and included a lot of new material (including dialogues of Chinese films from the 1930s, 40s, and 2010s!). Available in paperback ($43) and ebook ($34)!

[Brian Eyler @aikunming]

Today the @StimsonCenter lost its guiding light. I’m grateful for the countless memories of my mentor, colleague, and friend of more than a decade. He was a relentless supporter of our Mekong work. Rest peacefully, Brian Finlay (1972-2026).

https://t.co/IxL39EXO8f

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

🔬 From neuroscience to social science, NYU Shanghai students showcased original research at the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Faculty judges praised the depth and creativity of their work which continues to strengthen the University's culture of undergraduate research and discovery. https://t.co/u4rx2NcKsZ

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

Mathew Ponon '26 dedicated his passion, energy, and curiosity over the past four years to building AI-powered communication tools for people with hearing and speech impairments. The newly graduated computer systems engineering major is proof that at NYU Shanghai, social impact is a way of living. https://t.co/quAhKk3jId

[Kaiser Kuo @KaiserKuo]

Some takeaways from the Beijing summit, now that Trump is back on Air Force One. Short version: this was a stability-preservation exercise, both sides knew it, both sides got what they came for, and yeah I call that win-win. 🧵

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

Shanghai shines for the Class of 2026. 💜✨

From late-night study sessions to lifelong friendships, from first days in Pudong to graduation weekend — this city will forever be part of your story.

#NYUSH2026 #NYU2026

[ZFuzhou @ZFuzhou7686]

#DigitalLiveFuzhou | 👓Experience a different kind of "time travel" at Lin Zexu Memorial in #Fuzhou! 🥳The #AR smart guided #tour begins its public trial on April 29—come "converse" with Lin Zexu!🏛️ #DigitalFuzhou #tech #TechforGood #Fuzhou2026 #digitalization #development

[Matthew W. Mosca @mwmosca]

Out today: History-writing in the Qing realm, its Eurasian influence, and the afterlife of the Mongol Empire. https://t.co/5mJZoy7MFz

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

🤩🎓Critically acclaimed actor, director, and author Joan Chen will address the Class of 2026 at NYU Shanghai’s 10th undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony on May 16.

Born and raised in Shanghai, Chen is widely recognized as one of the most influential Chinese actors and filmmakers of her generation, starring in Little Flower (1979) and The Last Emperor (1987), and more recently appearing in Dìdi (2024) and Montreal, My Beautiful (2025). https://t.co/mSSNcSj2jB

[Xin Fan 范鑫 @XinFan9]

My talk at NYU Shanghai next week and excited to talk about the social aspects of modern Chinese historiography!

[Nick Kapur @nick_kapur]

Thrilled to have been awarded a Vandervort prize for my recently published article "The Invention of the Kamikaze: Dissent and Resistance in the Japanese Military" by the Society for Military History, as one of the 2 best articles last year in the Journal of Military History!

[Asian Review of Books @BookReviewsAsia]

Today in ARB: Ian Rapley reviews “The Ryukyu islands” by Gregory Smits @UChicagoPress & “The Legacy of The Ryukyu Kingdom” by Takara Kurayoshi (JPIC) https://t.co/h8kFbUo9VY

[Shuang Wen @ShuangWen4]

Another recent publication of mine on knowledge production in the Global South “Overcoming Fractures of Cross-Cultural Understanding: Modern Chinese Knowledge Production on the Arab World,” Global Perspectives (May 2024), Issue 1. https://t.co/6h8VNK21Qy.

[Chris Horton 何貴森 @heguisen]

At long last - today is US publication day for #GhostNation!

Big thanks to everyone who pre-ordered, and to all the bookstores big and small who have copies on their shelves!

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

At NYU Shanghai, language learning happens through exploring the city and connecting with Shanghai history.
Professor Beilei Gu led students from her Shanghai Architecture for Chinese Language Learners course through neighborhoods connected to the former residences and visits of influential Chinese writers such as Lu Xun and Xiao Hong.

[Chris Horton 何貴森 @heguisen]

Nice to see #GhostNation between books by Su Beng and @brianhioe at this year's Taipei International Book Exhibition, which runs through Sunday.

Thanks to @jojjeols for the pic🙏

[Modern Japan History Association @modernjapanhist]

MJHA is thrilled to announce the three finalists for the 2026 Modern Japan History Association Book Prize!

Congratulations to Kristopher W. Kersey, Barak Kushner, and Simon Partner!

[David G. Atwill @DavidGAtwill]

An exemplary review by @jcmittelstaedt of @JosephTorigian's THE PARTY'S INTERESTS COME FIRST. One of the best scholarly works of 2025. It is a review that shines a light on the book's myriad accomplishments but also the paths not taken. Heightening our insights to its strenghths

[Jean Christopher (Chris) Mittelstaedt @jcmittelstaedt]

My review of @JosephTorigian's book on Xi's father in The China Quarterly

"Let us directly go to the verdict: Joseph Torigian’s biography of Xi Zhongxun is an impressive achievement."

https://t.co/UkpXRiOazg

[Michael Meyer @meyerwriter]

My Paris Review interview with Georges is a career highlight. What a life.

https://t.co/W9WvV9iirO

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

NYU Shanghai Prof of Mathematics Alejandro Ramirez has been named a recipient of the Humboldt Research Award 🎉 One of the world’s most prestigious research honors, the award recognizes his contributions to mathematics and supports new international collaborations in Germany. https://t.co/3gHOvZVCJ5

[NYU Shanghai @nyushanghai]

Happy New Year from NYU Shanghai 🎊 Cheers to new ideas, new connections, and new possibilities in the year ahead. #HAPPY2026 #NYUShanghai