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The Kenneth G. Lieberthal and Richard H. Rogel Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan was founded in 1961 and has been a national leader in Chinese studies for over 50 years. A member of the International Institute, the center provides students, specialists, and the public with expert resources and a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical issues related to China.
New Blog Post: Searching for Benjamin King
While sifting through old family photos, U-M alum Edward Mears stumbled upon a striking image from the 1930s: his late grandmother, Estelle Veronica Mears, standing beside a young Chinese man named Benjamin King. Both were students at the University of Michigan at the time. But who was Benjamin King? What did he study? How did he and Estelle become friends—and what became of his life after he returned to China?
Intrigued by the mystery, Edward set out on a journey to uncover the forgotten story of Benjamin King.
