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
Felix Boecking - Workshop
Dr. Felix Boecking will hold a workshop at Harvard University.
Conference on Sustainability in Asia
Join Cornell University in Hong Kong for a discussion to explore advances in sustainability research, engagement with communities, and opportunities for collaboration.
Ancient Musical Treasures from Central China: Harmony of the Ancients from the Henan Museum
Debuting on November 10th, Ancient Musical Treasures will include a collection of instruments, artwork, and sculpture from Central China. It spans nearly nine thousand years of musical history, including items excavated from the tombs of nobility, and the world’s oldest known instrument. This exhibition is exclusively at MIM and will have to return to China immediately afterward.
East Asian Library Opening Celebration
Established in 1989, USC's East Asian Library celebrates its relocation to the Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library.
45 Years of the Shanghai Communiqué
The National Committee on US-China Relations will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Communiqué on February 21, 2017 in New York City.
"My Beijing Birthday" - Screening and Discussion
Asia Society presents the screening of comedy "My Beijing Birthday" followed with a discussion with filmmaker Howie Snyder.
Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations
The National Committee on US-China Relations will host the Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations in Shanghai. David M. Lampton will deliver the keynote address to the audience on November 23.
Contemporary Chinese Woodblock Prints: Cutting Edges in Black and White
The Art Institute of Chicago is currently hosting the exhibition, Contemporary Chinese Woodblock Prints: Cutting Edges in Black and White.
Screening: Seeking Asian Female
Seeking Asian Female is a feature-length personal documentary about the unlikely romance of Steven and Jianhua - an American man obsessed with marrying any Asian woman and the Chinese woman half his age who agrees online to become his fiancé.
Institutions, Families, Communities: Towards a social history of the Ming military in southeast China
University of Pennsylvania's Center for East Asian Studies presents a talk by Michael Szonyi on the social history of Ming institutions.
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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?