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
Screening – Flowers of Shanghai
The Smithsonian's Museum of Asian Art presents "Flowers of Shanghai," a film on the complex relationships playing out in brothels in 1890 Shanghai.
Screening: Bodyguards and Assassins (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of Bodyguards and Assassins.
Not One Less
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
Between Disorder and Unexpected Pleasures: Tales from the New Chinese Cinema
Roy and Edna Disney/Calarts Theater in the Walt Disney Concert Hall presents a series of Chinese film screenings.
"The Colony" and "The Women's Kingdom"
The U.S.-China Institute presents a screening of two short
films, The Colony and The Women's Kingdom, as part of the documentary series. Join both directors for Q&A following the screening.
A Screening of "King of Peking" and "The Summer at Ten" at the Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival
The Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival presents feature, King of Peking, and short film, The Summer at Ten.
VCFILMFEST 2007
Southern California's largest and most prestigious film festival of its kind launches the celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Directors Guild of America. From comedy and drama to documentaries and shorts, the 23rd edition of this week long festival shares the stories of Asian Pacifics in America and abroad.
Hong Kong Film Festival: "Ip Man 3"
In the third installment of this popular franchise, Donnie Yen reprises his role as the real-life kung fu master best known for having trained a young Bruce Lee. In this edition, which was nominated for eight Hong Kong Film Awards, Ip is settling into life as a family man, but he’s soon called to protect Hong Kong from a ruthless American businessman (with surprisingly strong boxing skills) who is trying to make a land grab.
Museums, Exhibitions and Digital Media
John T. Carpenter, Curator of Japanese Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Moderated by Haruo Shirane, Shincho Professor of Japanese Literature, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University; Chair of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University
Screening: My Kingdom (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of My Kingdom.
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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?