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.
Culture
Chinese Exclusion Act May 6, 1882
December 13, 1901
This act provided an absolute 10-year moratorium on Chinese labor immigration. For the first time, Federal law proscribed entry of an ethnic working group on the premise that it endangered the good order of certain localities.
Treaty between Koxinga and the Dutch Government 1662
December 13, 1901
Signed at Castle Zeelandia 1 February 1662
Essential Tibetan Buddhism, And Its Context In Tibet And The World
Tibet House US presents Professor Robert Thurman, leading a short intensive course in two sets of three and four classes. In February he will be introducing the basic concepts and practices of the tradition called “Tibetan Buddhism,” offering a glimpse into the advanced arts and sciences of the tradition; in April, he will be focusing on a study of the present global expansion of the tradition.
Family Amphitheater Performances: Los Angeles Chinese Music Ensemble
Hear both traditional and modern Chinese music with this accomplished ensemble led by performing artist Li Chi. Playing the erhu (the Chinese two-string bowed fiddle), Chi captivates audiences with her skilled musicianship.
Shenzhen and Skolkovo: Contested Innovation in the Global Silicon Valley
The University of Michigan International Institute will host a symposium discussing cross-regional and comparative perspectives on innovation and creativity within the specific contexts of government - industry partnerships, political agendas, and cultural settings of Shenzhen in China and Skolkovo in Russia.
The Fate of Tibet’s Linguistic Minorities in the 21st Century
Columbia University presents a talk.
LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Land, Housing, Air: Deciphering Urban Governance in China and India
The University of Michigan International Institute presents a lecture by Xuefei Ren, Associate Professor of Sociology and Global Urban Studies, Michigan State University.
Deviant Writing and Youth Identity: Representation of Dialects with Chinese Characters on the Internet
University of California, Los Angeles Asia Institute hosts a talk by Jin Liu.
Qarangghu Tagh: The Villages Afar Screening and Director Q&A
Duke University Asian Pacific Studies Institute presents a screening of the first independent Uyghur film "Qarangghu Tagh: The Villages Afar" and "Bogha: The Donkey-Pad" followed by Q&A with director Saipulla Matallip.
Once Upon a Time Proletarian
Asia Society presents a documentary film directed by Guo Xiao Lu.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
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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?