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Environment
"Unscholarly Gardens": Rethinking the Gardens of China
The Huntington Library hosts a day-long symposium on the various, often overlooked styles of Chinese gardens.
NGOs for a Greener China: Reports from the Field
Columbia University's China Climate Fellow Michael Davidson, will speak about China's environmental issues.
A Beijing Olympics Primer: Place, Performance, and Performative Space
A symposium that assesses China's historical moment in Beijing from three perspectives: the rapidly evolving cityscape, environmental dynamics, and, in the context of a changing society, traditional attitudes and values relating to self, body, and performance.
Thomas E. Moran, "Translating China’s Last Romantic: On 'Things on Earth,' '1998: 24 Solar Terms,' and Other Essays by Wei An"
Ohio State University Institute for Chinese Studies presents a talk by Thomas E. Moran on his work translating essays by Wei An.
China's Wastelands: How the World's Trash (Including Yours) Ends Up in China's Rivers
USC's Joshua Goldstein looks at recycling in China.
Chinese Earthquakes: Representations and Ramifications
Duke University's Pacific Studies Institute presents multiple experts on the Representations and Ramifications of Chinese Earthquakes.
East Asia as Method: Culture, Knowledge, Space
The UC Berkeley Haas Junior Scholar Fellows presents an Interdisciplinary Conference for Junior Scholars on "East Asia as a Method".
China Today, China Tomorrow
Barbara Finamore and her colleagues will discuss where China is today and what they see for China tomorrow.
Human Environments, Genetics and Healthy Aging
The Pacific Studies Institute at Duke University presents a lecture with Xiaoli Tian.
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.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
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?