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Art
Bearing Witness through Storytelling: An Evening with Chinese Writer Liao Yiwu
A special evening with Liao Yiwu will include a performance with the xiao, or Chinese flute, a reading of his works, and a discussion with the public.
The Carved Brush showcases 24 artworks by acclaimed Chinese artist Qi Baishi (1863–1957).
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco presents artworks by one of the mostly widely recognized Chinese artists - Qi Baishi.
Governing Art Districts: State Control and Cultural Production in Contemporary China
The University of Chicago's Center for East Asian Studies presents a workshop on the control over production in governing art districts in contemporary China.
Cultural Revolution, Propaganda Art, and Historical Memories
The Columbia University Weatherhead East Asian Institute presents a film screening and lecture by Guobin Yang, University of Pennsylvania; Ying Qian, Columbia University; and Chengzhi Wang, C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University.
The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Opening Ceremony
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art sponsors an event highlighting Tibet traditions.
The Mobile Tea Garden
The Mobile Tea Garden is a unique environment made of large-scale naturally dyed silk textile, paintings, sculptures, sound installation, responsive projection, physical performance, and the action of making and drinking tea to engage all five senses. This program is a part of the "Locating the Sacred Festival."
Above Sea/Underground: Spectacle and Art in Contemporary Shanghai
The Chao Center for Asian Studies at Rice University presents a talk with Jenny Lin on art in contemporary Shanghai.
Film Screening: An Exposure of Affected Hospital
The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania presents a Taiwan documentary film screening.
The Culture of Tea With Peter Luong
Society for Asian Art hosts a talk and hands-on demonstration on the Art of Tea Tasting with Peter Luong
Problems of Ink Painting and Abstraction in Modern Chinese Painting
Harvard University's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies presents John Clark in the Special Lecture Series where he will speak on the challenges facing modern Chinese painting.
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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?