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
The 2nd Annual U.S. China Film & TV Industry Expo
The UCFTI Expo connects the United States and China in the field of film and television industry, to build a professional platform for the industries and to develop relationship among professional for trade, exchange, training and cooperation.
LAN YAN (蘭言)
The 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival presents LAN YAN (蘭言), a documentary depicting communities in Shanghai directed by Danielle Schmidt
Evenings With Ai Weiwei - Ordos 100
The University of Washington presents a screening of Ordos 100 by Ai Weiwei.
Screening: When the Bough Breaks
The Museum of Modern Art in New York will screen Ji Dan's film.
Vive L'Amour
Part of the Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture.
Film Festival: Hong Kong Cinema
The San Francisco Film Society presents the Hong Kong Cinema festival.
2015 U.S.-China Film Summit & Gala Dinner
The Asia Society Southern California’s U.S.-China Film Summit is the premier U.S. event uniting Hollywood and Chinese film-industry leaders to discuss business collaboration and the latest market trends.
SONG OF THE PHOENIX
The final film of the late director Wu Tianming, charts the life and trials of You Tianming, a young suona (a Chinese double-reed woodwind instrument) apprentice who goes on to form his very own suona troupe at a time when the presence of traditional instruments declines in Chinese society. A part of the 2014 Asian American International Film Festival in New York City.
Using Films in Chinese Language Teaching
The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies presents a workshop to focus on using film to teach Chinese language.
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Events
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?