“Is This a Very Chinese Time of Your Life? Chinamaxxing Throughout the Centuries,

Oct. 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Location: Taylor Hall 203

Chinamaxxing didn't begin yesterday; it's been around since 1776. In his talk, Mr. Pomfret will trace the history of America’s enduring obsession with China and speak about the more recent history of the obsession from his own experience as a China correspondent for a national newspaper.

Sponsored by the Chinese and Japanese Department and Co-sponsored by the Departments of English and Political Science, the Asian Studies, American and Native American Studies, International Studies and Media Studies Programs and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.

This event is free and open to the public.