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On the Passing of Ezra Vogel

Dec 23, 2020

Ezra F. Vogel, a giant in East Asian studies, died this week at the age of 90. Vogel, who was a recipient of China Institute’s highest award — the Blue […]

Recap: The Future of U.S.- China Educational Exchange, 12.16.20

Dec 17, 2020

On December 16, China Institute hosted a panel of U.S. and Chinese educational leaders and innovators, many connected to East China Normal University (ECNU), to discuss the future of educational […]

Support from The Alliance for Downtown New York

Dec 16, 2020

The Alliance for Downtown New York has awarded 11 local arts and cultural organizations with $10,000 individual grants as part of a wide-ranging effort to support the recovery of Lower […]

On The Passing of Wang-go Weng

Dec 12, 2020

China Institute honors the passing of legendary art-researcher, collector, and philanthropist Wang-go Weng. Mr. Weng served as President of China Institute from 1982-1987​ and was instrumental in expanding the organization’s […]

Recap: Pieces of China (S2, E5), Ronald Knapp on China’s Oldest Covered Bridge, 12.3.20

Dec 3, 2020

Pieces of China is an online series using objects to tell the story of China. Season 2, Episode 5– the season closer- looked at the Rulong Bridge, Qingyuan county, Zhejiang, […]

Recap: The Forbidden City at 600: The Secret Life of the Qianlong Emperor, 12.2.20

Dec 3, 2020

  The Forbidden City at 600 is an online series celebrating the architecture, history, design, and secrets of Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City complex, now known as The Palace Museum.   […]