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Migration
Between Here and There: Passages in Contemporary Photography
Weng Fen's photography will be included in this exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
“Tak tahu cakap, Ah! Awak apa bangsa? Cina, bukan? [Can’t you speak, Ah! What ethnicity are you? Chinese, no? ]: Representing the Sinophone Truly in Tsai Ming-liang’s I Don’t Want to Sleep Alone (黑眼圈) ”
The Institute of East Asian Studies at UC Berkeley presents a discussion of the ways in which Tsai's film addresses the hierarchical relations between various Sinitic languages and cultures.
The Political Process of Chinese Land: Partial Reform, Vested Interests and Small Properties
The Columbia Law School hosts a talk by Shitong Qiao on property rights in China
From “Yellow Peril” to “Model Minority”: Chinese American Educational Experiences under the Perspective of Racial Formation
Harvard-Yenching Institute hosts a talk with Chen Bateer on the transition of public opinion towards Chinese immigrants in the U.S.
Heartlands & Migrations Lecture Series: Pok-Chi Lau, “New Work”
Professor Pok-Chi Lau will discuss his work exploring the Chinese diaspora at the University of Kansas.
Robert B. Marks, "China’s Environmental History over the Very Long Term"
Drawing from his recently published book, China: Its Environment and History, Professor Marks will highlight what he sees as some of the major themes in China's very long environmental history, as well as some of the contentious issues in its understanding and interpretation. Presented by Harvard University's Fairbanks Center for Chinese Studies.
Columbia Business School's Greater China Society hosts 7th Annual China Business Conference
Themed "The Search for China's Next Growth Frontier," the event will embrace the profound business success across the U.S. and China
How Language Informs Society: Dialect Variation in Beijing
Ohio State University's Institute for Chinese Studies presents a talk by Hui Zhao on dialect variation in Beijing.
Last Train Home with Fan Lixin
Fan Lixin follows a migrant worker couple on their annual trek home to Sichuan Province where their children are being raised by family members. Director Q&A session will follow screeening.
Border Crossings: From Imperial to Popular Life
This exhibition explores the question of how the boundaries between social classes and identities are challenged and transcended.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
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
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?