Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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Film Screening: Human Harvest
In the award-winning documentary Human Harvest, Nobel Peace Prize nominees David Matas and David Kilgour investigate the organ harvesting trade in China and uncover one of the world’s worst crimes against humanity. This screening is organized by the UNC-Chapel Hill Falun Dafa Club.
Writing Sex, Food and Politics
Li Ang, a prominent Taiwanese writer, investigates gender and politics in social life and literary creation, opening up new spaces of critical reflection on the question of women in literary writing.
From the Abundant Pharmacy: Traditional Chinese Medicine in LA's Chinatown
The exhibition features historical and contemporary photographs and videos of selected stores and herbalists.
On the Shelves of Kam Wah Chung & Co.: General Store and Apothecary in John Day, Oregon
Starting April 26th, the Museum of Chinese in America presents an exhibition on Ing Hay, a prominent figure during the gold rush. (Exhibition dates: April 26 - September 9, 2018)
The Impact of Water Quality on Health and Youth Education: Evidence from the Drinking Water Infrastructure Program in Rural China
Asia Health Policy Program and Shorenstein APARC host a talk by Jing Zhang on the effects of water quality on child development and health in China.
From Death Anxiety to Appreciation
University of Hong Kong's Amy Chow will discuss death education.
Off the Epicenter: How Rural China is Coping with COVID-19
Join Scott Rozelle for his webinar on how rural China is coping with Covid-19.
Screen Asia: Touch of the Light
ChinaFile Presents: The New Yorker on China
Join ChinaFile and five writers—Orville Schell, Peter Hessler, Evan Osnos, Zha Jianying, and Jiayang Fan—for a look back at their four decades of reporting on China for The New Yorker. The event will be moderated by David Remnick, Editor of The New Yorker.
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Featured Articles
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
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?