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
The Dimen Dong Folk Chorus in Concert
The Asia Society Texas presents a discussion and performance of Chinese Dong singing.
Screening: Center Stage
The Asia Society: New York presents a screening of Center Stage as a part of the Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture.
The Qing Empire and Inland Eurasia: The Search For Perspective
This talk will review some past approaches, and consider the prospects for developing a more integrative perspective on the role of the Qing in early modern Eurasian history, with a particular focus on Inner, Central, and South Asia.
China Institute
This two-week institute on China will focus on Chinese philosophy, history and cultural traditions and contemporary issues concerning the environment, politics and socio-economic development.
Makers and Markets: Drivers of Fashion in Chinese History
BuYun Chen, Assistant Professor of History, Swarthmore College
China's Demography
The University of Pennsylvania Center for the Study of Contemporary China will host Yu Xie, the Otis Dudley Duncan Distinguished University Professor of Sociology and Statistics at the University of Michigan, for a public talk.
Last Train Home (归途列车)
The University of Kentucky will screen Fan Lixin's Last Train Home.
Huang Rui and the Non-Conformist Stars Movement (1977-1984)
The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies invites artist Huang Rui to discuss his early work with the STARS and the collective’s unique foundational role in the development of China’s contemporary art scene.
Theatrical Engagement: Stan Lai in Conversation
A discussion with influential Taiwanese playwright Stan Lai
A Return to the Original I Ching: New Perspectives on Gender, Divination, and the Enduring Meaning of a Chinese Classic
In this talk, Margaret J. Pearson, Professor Emerita of History at Skidmore College, will discuss her translation of the I Ching (Book of Changes) entitled, The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes.
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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?