Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
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Recent News
Antonioni’s 1972 China Film: Political Controversy and Its Impact on Tourism
Former LRCCS Postdoc Gavin Healy Explores How a Controversial Documentary Shaped China’s Tourist Policies in the 1970s.
2024 Leadership Updates at the International Institute
New director appointments start July 1, 2024.
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: Why Do Asian Consumers Love Luxury Shopping?
The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of personal luxury goods in the world. Asian consumers shop at home and overseas in cities like New York, Milan and Paris, contributing to the luxury industry's remarkable growth.
However, many Asian countries are deeply shaped by traditional values and religions, such as Confucianism and Buddhism, both of which advocate modest and even frugal living.
This paradox intrigued Rajeev Batra, professor of marketing at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Batra and colleagues investigated how these seemingly conflicting phenomena coexist.
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