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Film/TV/radio
Steampunk-ed Kung Fu: Transnational Modernity in Hong Kong Director Stephen Fung's Tai Chi Films
Kenneth Chan of the University of Northern Colorado will present on Hong Kong director Stephen Fun's two-part 3D martial arts extravaganza, Tai Chi Zero and Tai Chi Hero.
Fujian Blue
Part of the "China's Past, Present, Future on Film" series.
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.
THE ROAD TO FAME (成名之路)
The 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival presents THE ROAD TO FAME (成名之路), a documentary following five students during the training process of FAME, a Broadway show, and the paths they pursue after leaving school.
Film: The First Emperor of China
The Bowers Museum presents a film on China's history.
Film Screening: Human Harvest
In the award-winning documentary Human Harvest, Nobel Peace Prize nominees David Matas and David Kilgour investigate the organ harvesting trade in China and uncover one of the world’s worst crimes against humanity. This screening is organized by the UNC-Chapel Hill Falun Dafa Club.
Evenings With Ai Weiwei - So Sorry
The University of Washington presents a screening of So Sorry by Ai Weiwei.
Global Exchange Program
Film students from the University of Southern California and Communication University of China pair up to create revealing documentaries.
Zhang Jizhong's "Journey to the West"
Screening of new 2011 episodes of acclaimed Chinese television serial.
A Moving Sound
“One of the most original outfits working in the world music arena today.” – National Geographic
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Featured Articles
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?