On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Film/TV/radio
SF Stories
The Pacific Asia Museum's Chinese American Film Festival continues with a screening of SF stories, a collection of 9 mini stories set in San Francisco featuring characters whose lives overlap in unexpected ways.
The Warriors of Quigang (仇岗卫士)
The University of Kentucky will screen The Warriors of Quigang.
Raise the Red Lantern
The China Institute in America celebrates the work of internationally acclaimed “fifth generation” Chinese filmmaker, Zhang Yimou, with free screenings of four of his dramatic works. All films are in Chinese with English subtitles. Seating is limited, pre-registration required
Queer China, 'Comrade' China
On March 10th, Pomona College will be screening Queer China, 'Comrade' China, Best Documentary at the Lisbon Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and an Opening Night Film at Shanghai PRIDE.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
The University of Southern California presents a special preview screening of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, followed by Q&A with film director, Alison Klayman.
The Cave of the Silken Web
The Getty Center hosts the Los Angeles premiere of Dan Duyu's first screen adaptation of "Journey to the West" with live musical accompaniment.
Screening: 72 Heroes (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of 72 Heroes.
Mike Chinoy, "Assignment: China – As the Doors Opened (1970s)"
The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University presents screenings of two documentary films on the history of American correspondents in China, followed by discussion with producer Mike Chinoy.
Screening of The Big Parade
The Chinese film "The Big Parade" will be screened at University of Chicago.
China Onscreen Biennial: Double Exposure (二次曝光) North American Premiere
Part of the UCLA Confucius Institute's inaugural China Onscreen Biennial （银幕中国双年展）project, Li Yu's briskly paced psychological thriller is her most ambitious feature yet.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
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?