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Children
Jobs and Kids: Female Employment and Fertility in China
Stanford University presents a discussion with Professor Hai Fang on how female off-farm employment affects fertility in China.
One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a book talk by Mei Fong, a Pulitzer winning author and former USC Annenberg professor. In "One Child", Mei Fong examines the origins of China's one child policy and some of its unintended consequences through a narrative-rich story.
Turning Things Around: Daughters and Their Natal Families in Qing China
Maram Epstein discusses the theme of filial devotions of daughters to their natal families in 18th-19th century Chinese fiction.
Fifty-Six Chinese Hat Boxes — And One Hat!
Museum International Museum displays an array of headwear from the late Qing Dynasty.
East Meets West in Chamber Opera Set in Contemporary Houston
New Arrivals is one of eight chamber operas the Houston Grand Opera has commissioned for East + West, a series celebrating Houston as a meeting place for Eastern and Western cultures.
Screening of "China Blue" with commentary by Prof. Richard Baum
“A clandestinely shot, deep access account of how the clothes we buy are actually made”
Intergeneraional Family Support for Chinese Older Adults: New Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society
The USC Roybal Institute for Aging presents a two day conference examining new perspectives of intergenerational family support in Chinese culture.
East Meets West in Chamber Opera Set in Contemporary Houston
New Arrivals is one of eight chamber operas the Houston Grand Opera has commissioned for East + West, a series celebrating Houston as a meeting place for Eastern and Western cultures.
Screening: Nowhere to Call Home
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a screening of Nowhere to Call Home, which offers a rare glimpse into the world of a Tibetan farmer, torn between her traditional way of life and her desire for her son to have a better future in the city. Followed by a post-screening discussion with director Jocelyn Ford.
T'ang Studies: The Next Twenty-five Years
An International Conference to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the T'ang Studies Society.
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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?