Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Culture
Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival
Scope out more than 250 food and craft booths while lion dances, kung fu demonstrations and other performances play out across two stages. This annual street fest takes place on Valley Boulevard in Alhambra between Almansor and Vega streets. The festival follows a three-week art exhibition at Alhambra City Hall.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Festival to celebrate the holiday.
The Government Role in (E)Quality of Higher Education in China
Professor Zhou Zuoyu of Beijing Normal University presents an evaluation of China's higher education system.
China and Kenya on Film
Freer Gallery of Art presents a series that explores the relationship between China and Africa
JIGU! Thunder Drums of China
A fun event that explores China's musical culture
News and Stories from China
Yiyun Li, Assistant Professor of English at UC Davis, will host a talk in continuation of the IEAS book series: New Perspectives in Asia.
Belonging to 'Old Beijing': Old Lady Gao's Story
The Pacific Basin Institute at Pomona College presents a talk by Harriet Evans of the University of Westminster that examines a subaltern woman's experience of Beijing's transformation in an analysis that links place, space, temporality and gender.
Wong Karwai's The Grandmaster: Digitality, Identity, and the Possibility of Culture
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) presents "Wong Karwai's The Grandmaster: Digitality, Identity, and the Possibility of Culture," a talk with Peking University professor Dai Jinhua.
Contemporary Dance Program, Gu Jiani: Right & Left
The Huntington Library presents Beijing-based choreographer Gu Jiani's her latest work, the acclaimed contemporary dance Right & Left, in its Los Angeles premier.
Buried With the Sky
Bowers Museum presents Dr. E.C. Krupp's talk about astronomy and the tombs of ancient China.
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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?