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: Bodyguards and Assassins (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of Bodyguards and Assassins.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University presents a screening of the film Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012), followed by a talk with Alison Klayman.
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: Plastic America
The Center for Chinese Studies at UC Berkeley presents a documentary by Wang Jiuliang about the recycled plastic industry.
Screening of The Big Parade
The Chinese film "The Big Parade" will be screened at University of Chicago.
Tuya’s Wedding, China 2006
This award winning film by Wang Quanan displays life on the steps of Inner Mongolia.
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.
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.
East Asian Movie Night: "Infernal Affairs"
The Indiana University East Asian Studies Center presents a screening of the movie "Infernal Affairs."
To The Light
The Asia Society and Museum in New York presents "To The Light" in Central Park West.
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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?