You are invited to the next research workshop of Global Asia Studies Research Center at Waseda University, which will be held on June 10 (Monday), 2019, 16:30-18:00



Title: Understanding Policing in Hong Kong & Macau Special Administrative Region: Organization, Transformation & Prevailing Challenges



Speakers: Dr. Lawrence Ka-ki HO (The Education University of Hong Kong) and Prof. Agnes I. F. LAM (The University of Macau)



Abstract:This presentation introduces key features of the policing in both Hong Kong and Macau since their coming-of-age from the violent leftist riots of the 1960s through the sovereignty retrocession of Hong Kong in 1997 and Macau in 1999 to China, along with the latest developments in the two 'post-return' decades. We examine the evolving relationship between the police and society; the organizational differences of the two forces; and police involvement in internal security management against both general crime and social unrest. We would also address the postcolonial question has far-reaching implications. How did colonial administrations affect their authorities over the majority Chinese populations? What were the characteristics, rationale and effectiveness of the policing systems they developed? What drove the police to change in these cities; and to what effect?



Discussant: Dr. Naoyuki Umemori (Waseda University)


Chair: Dr. Yoshihiro Nakano (Waseda University)


Language: English


Event Information Page: https://www.waseda.jp/global-asia/article/2019/06/735


June 10 (Monday), 2019, 16:30-18:00


Place: Waseda University Campus, Building 14, Room 960


1-104 Totsukamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, JAPAN


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About Us: The Global Asia Studies Research Center aims to contribute to the global interdisciplinary scholarship on reconciliation and sustainable development and to disseminate its results from Asia to the world. We pursue our research through the dual perspective of global history and global governance, integrating three spheres of knowledge: peace and security, economics and development, and society and culture.


Our official homepage: https://www.waseda.jp/global-asia/


We regularly hold research workshops in which scholars deliver presentations and engage in discussion with members of the audience. Presentations generally last about 45 minutes, followed by 45 minutes of discussion. These forums are open to scholars and members of the general public. All are welcome to attend.