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Art
USC Pacific Asia Museum reopens with surprising Mexico-China exhibit

The Museum reopens after an extensive renevation to showcase trans-Pacific relations.
A Dance of Their Own: Modern Dance in China

Due to its nontraditional and sometimes heavy themes, modern dance has struggled to take off in the past in China. However, as dancers find ways to tell their own personal stories at home and abroad, modern dance may finally have the chance to take center stage.
Grad student thinks small when crafting Chinese ornaments
USC Dornsife scholar studies tiny wooden replicas of buildings that adorn Buddhist temples and monasteries
USC Price PhD student named emerging scholar in public affairs

The award recognizes Weijie Wang’s research of neighborhood governance.
Expert in Chinese art set to lead USC Pacific Asia Museum

Christina Yu Yu praised for her experience in researching and curating Asian art
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chinese People But Were Afraid to Ask

USC International Artist Fellow Fei Kayser's script was selected to be performed at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Weekend Workshops
In addition to our semester-long seminars the USC U.S.-China Institute offers weekend workshops at USC focused on specific themes and topics using
Gary Locke, "Address at the Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair," 2008
Gary Locke was governor of Washington, 1997-2005, the first Chinese American elected to a governorship. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to be Secretary of Commerce on Feb. 25, 2009.
Baas, Smile of the Buddha: Eastern Philosophy and Western Art from Monet to Today, 2005.
Gail Chin reviews the book for H-Buddhism, February 2007, credit H-Asia.
Wang, Shaping the Lotus Sutra: Buddhist Visual Culture in Medieval China, 2005
William E. Deal reviews the book for H-Buddhism.
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A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
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