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
ICS Lecture: Yun Shen, "On the Origins and Developmental History of Ethnic Groups in China"
The Ohio State University Institute for Chinese Studies presents the "China and the International Mediasphere" Lecture Series. In this presentation, Visiting Scholar Yun Shen will give a general introduction to the studies of the history of ethnic groups in China.
A Billion Urban Chinese by 2025
The East Asia Center at the University of Washington presents a talk by Setty Pendakur on China's population growth.
Creating the Digital Cave
Artist Jason Salavon and F|S curator Keith Wilson discuss the fascinating process of creating the Digital Cave, an immersive video installation featured in the exhibition Echoes of the Past at the Smithsonian Institute.
The Soul of China: The Return of Religion After Mao
Duke University will host Ian Johnson to discuss his book The Souls of China: The Return to Religion After Mao.
The Poetics of Communication: A Study on the Shibaoshan Song Fair of the Bai People in Southwest China
The Institute for Chinese Studies presents the "China in Transition" Lecture Series with Gang Zhu, Visiting Scholar at the Harvard-Yenching Institute.
A Possible Buddhist Influence on Chinese Political Thought
The Stanford Ho Center for Buddhist Studies hosts a talk by Tim H. Barrett on how Buddhist traditions might have influenced the Chinese tradition of political thought.
A Grand Canal (大运河)
The 2014 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival presents A Grand Canal (大运河, a history film directed by Johnny Ma.
The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage
Alexandra Harney from the Financial Times will be discussing her new book The China Price.
The Changing Roles of U.S., Australia, China and India in the South Pacific
Breakfast with The Honorable C. Steven McGann
U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu
The New People in the People’s Republic: Protesters in Housing Disputes in Urban China, 1980-2010
In this project, Professor Qin Shao examines urban protestors and their evolving identities by exploring what was demolished in old neighborhoods and what, besides highrises, has risen in their ruins.
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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?