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.
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Hooligan Sparrow LA Theatrical Premiere
The danger is palpable as filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (a.k.a Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to southern China to protest the case of six elementary school girls who were sexually abused by their principal.
Screening: Paradox
On Friday, August 24, at 7pm in the Ray Stark Family Theatre (SCA 108), there will be a screening of Paradox (2017), winner of the Best Action Film and Best Actor (Louis Koo) awards at the 2018 Asian Film Awards. Following the screening, there will be a short talk and Q&A with Alex Dong, CEO of Sun Entertainment Culture (the producers of Paradox) on successful China co-productions.
Echoes of the Rainbow
Part of the series Sixteenth Annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival
Ping Pong Playa
Sharply directed by Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Jessica Yu, making her narrative feature directing debut, "Ping Pong Playa" is the rare sports comedy that will have you rolling with laughter, while effectively tackling important Asian American identity issues.
Stories from Inside China: A Documentary Film Screening with Director Carol Liu
The Stanford Club of San Francisco presents a screening, followed by a Q&A session with filmmaker Carol Liu.
Film screening of "Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo - The Great Mother" with introduction by Rosemary Rawcliffe (director and producer)
The Stanford University Center for East Asian Studies presents a screening of Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo - The Great Mother
Film: The First Emperor of China
The Bowers Museum presents a film on China's history.
A City of Sadness
A City of Sadness, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, will be screened at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
U.S. China Co-Production Film Summit and Film & TV Market
The American-Chinese CEO Society and EDI Media Inc. invite you to their annual U.S.-China Co-Production Film Summit. Speakers include movie industry leaders from both the U.S. and China.
Global Exchange Program
Film students from the University of Southern California and Communication University of China pair up to create revealing documentaries.
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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?