Past Events
Mr. Xiaohui Peng, Master of the unique "face changing" art of Sichuan Opera, discusses the history and performance techniques of changing faces and his unique opportunity to learn its rare secrets. Face changing is currently recognized as one of China's National Treasures. This lecture is presented in Chinese with English translation.
Featuring musicians from Hong Kong's renowned ensemble, Chinese Music Virtuosi, together with talented local guests in a program of traditional Chinese instrumental music and contemporary works, including world-premiere compositions by Hawai'i and Hong Kong composers.
The UCI School of Social Sciences presents a talk by Joel Andreas on the evolution of the hukou system, focusing on access to rural land and considering the implications for the rural population of the current shift from hukou-based to market-based land rights.
Follow archaeologist Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang on a virtual expedition to a 3500 year-old lost kingdom in southwestern China. The audience will experience the discovery of Jinsha through a presentation of excavation photos, research notes, and behind-the-scenes clips from the 2012 filming of "The Lost City of Jinsha."
The 21st Century China Program at UCSD presents a talk by Joel Andreas on the evolution of the hukou system, focusing on access to rural land and considering the implications for the rural population of the current shift from hukou-based to market-based land rights.
The Center for Chinese Studies at UC Berkeley presents a documentary by Wang Jiuliang about the recycled plastic industry.
The Stanford University Center for East Asian Studies presents a screening of Jenny Chio's "Peasant Family Happiness," which depicts the everyday experience of “doing tourism” (搞旅游) in two rural, ethnic minority villages in contemporary China.
Screening of the documentary film followed by Q&A with Joshua Wong, a student leader of Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement, and Matthew Torne, Director.
The Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit is an annual student-run conference organized by Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We invite leading experts to speak on topics of importance to Sino-US relations and create a platform for students from across the globe to exchange perspectives on these issues, connect with speakers, and network with one another.