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How the trade war between China and the U.S. could affect Chinese students

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jun 21, 2019

Chinese students using visas to attend U.S. colleges could be affected by the tariffs and retaliations made between Beijing and Washington D.C. Trade negotiations between China and the U.S. began wavering...

UNF professor weighs in on the potential for war with China

Alan Vargas | Oct 8, 2018

A dangerous naval incident on Sunday, Sept. 30, combined with ongoing trade disputes have raised the specter of war between the two largest militaries and economies of the world. The likelihood of...

UNF professor explains what the recent Chinese tariffs are, how they work and why we should care

Alan Vargas | Sep 27, 2018

With the words “trade war” being thrown around lately, one may wonder what is actually going on and how this “trade war” started. Put simply, there has been a recent back-and-forth effort between...

UNF signs partnership with opaque Chinese institute

Christian Ayers | Oct 29, 2014

UNF signed a contract to establish a Confucius Institute, well aware of the program's transparency issues as reported by the American Association of University Professors.

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News in brief: UNF has more Chinese culture and new UNFPD chief, human rights, haunted house

Lydia Moneir | Oct 29, 2014

This week, UNF opens Confucius Institute, welcomes new UNFPD Chief, and celebrates Halloween.

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Called for Traveling

Travis Gibson | Sep 6, 2013

“The fans could smoke in the stands. And you’d be playing and the opposing team’s coach would just be drinking a beer and calling plays,” Smith said.

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The East: A tale of mystery, complicated morality

Daniel Woodhouse | Jul 23, 2013

Indie films are hit or miss, and The East makes direct contact. The indie political thriller takes the audience through a tumultuous plot ride, challenging the concept of morality every step of the way.

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Jacksonville Chinese Association celebrates Chinese New Year at UNF

Zach Sweat | Feb 11, 2013

The Jacksonville Chinese Association hosted its annual New Year’s celebration event Feb. 9 to bring in the Year of the Snake. This year’s event featured acts such as an onstage performance of PSY’s...