Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Soft Power, Big Money: Will Qingdao best Hollywood?
Conference on Chinese-U.S. entertainment relations.
Where
The world's movie and TV industry anxiously awaits the 2018 opening of the largest-ever production facility in Long Beach's sister city, Qingdao, China! Wanda Studio's Qingdao Movie Metropolis welcomes filmmakers with over 400 acres of production facilities, including two marine tanks and a massive support system of business offices, apartments, shopping, and international schools. Hear the latest about the soft power of Chinese film and American moviemakers salivating for access to the world's largest audience - the Chinese.
Special Guests:
Honorable Robert Garcia - Mayor of Long Beach
Incoming Consul General of People's Republic of China in L.A. (invited)
Mario Cordero - Executive Director, Port of Long Beach
Outstanding Speakers:
Michael Berry-UCLA professor, expert on Chinese entertainment & pop culture
Sarah J.Platt - Wanda Studios, Director of Int'l Engagement & Outreach
Featured Articles
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?