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James Lin is a historian specializing in Taiwan's interactions with the world during the 20th century. He is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Taiwan Studies Program at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. Prof. Lin's research focuses on rural reform and agricultural science in Taiwan and China during the early 20th century and the postwar era. His upcoming book, 'Global Vanguard: Agrarian Development Making Modern Taiwan,' published by the University of California Press in 2025, delves into the historical context and implications of Taiwanese development missions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America from the 1950s onwards. He is actively involved in mentoring students and is accepting new M.A. students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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