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In late June, Asian Studies professors Christopher Rea and Bruce Rusk published their edited and annotated version of the Ming-dynasty "Book of Swindles" (杜騙新書 Du pian xin shu), a 400-year-old work thought to be the earliest Chinese

Course registration for the 2025/26 Winter Session is coming up soon. Explore a list of new courses (or rare revivals!) offered by the Department of Asian Studies this session. No prerequisites are required, and courses are open to all UBC

Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you've come to the right place! In this year's Alumni Features series, Beyond