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The article reports on interest in Judaism in China. The enthusiasm for studying Judaism reflects a growing interest in that religion elsewhere in China as well, both in academe and in popular culture. Shandong University and ten other Chinese universities now offer courses for students interested in Jewish studies.

The article reports on collaborations between U.S. universities and Chinese schools on instruction in the social sciences. The author reflects on the historical context of the social sciences as an academic discipline in China. U.S. instructors are providing classes in sociology, education, and social work. Peking University is in partnership with the University of Michigan for faculty and student exchanges. Other topics include employment in social work, general education curricula in China, and political concerns in education.

BEIJING -- In a year of China under lockdown, when dissident writers have received breathtaking prisonsentences and the mere whisper of a ''Jasmine Revolution'' has spurred mass detentions, perhaps the riskiest thing a Chinese politician could do is put his iron glove on the shelf. Which makes Wang Yang's gamble this month in Wukan all the more interesting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents updates on education in the world. Plans of Chinese authorities to consider restrictions on the sharing of social science research data with foreign scholars; French government's approval of the creation of several professional university institutes designed to offer students an alternate route to certification in technical fields.

Focuses on the problems faced by China in the face of growth of capitalism in the country. Dangers of the failure of the capitalist movement; Effort of China to control the dangers; Information about social tensions and marginalization of the communist party.

Comments on reluctance of Chinese in owning a house. Poor response to experimental program launched by Shanghai to sell-off public homes; Reasons thereof including lack of faith in economic and political stability of China; Reference to World Bank's help to China's housing reform; Government's efforts for making program successful including threat of raising rents.