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
From Bytes to Bucks: Soft Power, Policy, Tech, and Culture
The Kennan Institute, at the Wilson Center, presents a panel on the differing state and society expression of cultural values in technologies.
Screening: My Kingdom (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of My Kingdom.
Documenting the Western Desert: Liu Xiangchen's Films of Xinjiang
Filmmaker, scholar, and writer Liu Xiangchen will speak at University of California, Berkeley on May 2 and May 9 respectively.
Far from Beijing: The State of Independent Chinese Cinema
REDCAT will screen two new documentaries that attest to the growing decentralization of Chinese independent film to the farther reaches of the country.
Tuya’s Wedding, China 2006
This award winning film by Wang Quanan displays life on the steps of Inner Mongolia.
East Asian Movie Night: "Infernal Affairs"
The Indiana University East Asian Studies Center presents a screening of the movie "Infernal Affairs."
Memory Project Films: "Self-Portrait at 47KM" and "Treatment"
Harvard University presents a screening of the films "Self-Portrait at 47KM" and "Treatment".
Blowfish on the Road: Wong Fu Productions x Far East Movement
Join Wong Fu Productions and Far East Movement, plus other special celebrity guests for a very special program about the importance of music and videos.
An Evening with Director Ke Chin-Yuan featuring screenings of BLACK and TAKE MY BREATH AWAY
The USC East Asian Studies Center Taiwanese Documentary Series and the USC School of Cinematic Arts invite you and a guest to attend "An Evening with Director Ke Chin-Yuan featuring screenings of Black and Take My Breath Away". Q&A to follow with DIRECTOR KE CHIN-YUAN, Moderated by Stanley Rosen, Professor of Political Science, USC; Translation by Katherine Chu, MA EAAS and PhD POIR, USC.
People's Republic of Desire
The People’s Republic of Desire, a new documentary from director Hao Wu, explores what happens when the lines between online and offline dissolve.
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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?