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Shia Saints in a Sunni Land: Shrine Legends in Chinese Central Asia
The Columbia Weatherhead East Asian Institute presents a talk by Professor Rian Thum.
The Epic of Everest (John Noel, 1928)
The Columbia University Weatherhead East Asian Institute presents a screening of "The Epic of Everest," probably the earliest filmed record of life in Tibet.
Tibet and the Politics of Exile in the New Millennium
Samdhong Rinpoche, Tibetan Prime Minister in Exile, discusses Tibetan politics.
Nirupama Rao: Fractured Himalaya -- Understanding India-China Relations
Career diplomat Nirupama Rao discusses her new book on understanding India-China relations.
Where's the Evidence for Selection? Climate Change and Human Colonization of the Northern Tibetan Plateau
The University of Los Angeles, California Asia Institute will host Jeffrey Brantingham for a public lecture.
The Red Buddha Hall Road Revisited: Tibet, China and their Struggle for the Silk Road through the Pamir
UCLA presents a lecture by John Mock on the religions of the Silk Road.
Tiaras to Toerings, Asian Ornaments
The Newark Museum presents an exhibition on the history of Asian ornamentation in Tibet.
Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection
The Rubin Museum of Art presents important works of art from the Himalayas spanning a period of over one thousand years.
Bridging Realms: Contemporary Tibetan Art
Tibet House US presents an exhibit on contemporary Tibetan art.
Contestation and Adaptation: The Politics of National Identity in China
Dr. Enze Han explores the influence of ethnic minority groups on Chinese national identity.
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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?