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
Taiwan Documentary Series: Kungfu Secrets
Tracing the story of kung fu in Taiwan, this film follows Master Wang Jin Fa as he reveals kung fu secrets to cameras for the very first time.
Ancient China
Highlights of this film include dazzling graphic re-creations of a Chinese village from 7,000 years ago, the terra cotta army of the First Emperor, and Beijing's Forbidden City.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983)
British soldier Jack Celliers comes to a Japanese prison camp run by Yonoi, a man with firm discipline, honour and glory.
CSUN Chinese Film Festival: Mysterious China - Jiangsu - Land of Good Fortune
CSUN presents the second installment of its Chinese Film Festival featuring the Mysterious China film series.
Tibetan Treasures: Spiritual and Material Riches
The Asian Art Society of the Indianapolis Museum of Art is sponsoring a talk on Tibetan art.
To The Light
The Asia Society and Museum in New York presents "To The Light" in Central Park West.
National Chinese Language Conference 2014
The National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) is dedicated to new ideas and best practicesNational Chinese Language Conference in the field of Chinese language teaching and learning and U.S.–China educational exchange.
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.
Screening: Americaville
The USC U.S.-China Institute and the USC East Asian Studies Center present a screening of Americaville. Followed by Q&A with Director Adam James Smith.
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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?