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Crossing the Boundaries: Welcome to Invisible Chinese Science Fiction

Epilogue BookCafe 109 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Invisible to most of the world in the past century, Chinese science fiction is now rising dramatically. Professor Wang Yao (award-winning SF writer Xia Jia) will briefly introduce the history of Chinese science fiction and share her personal experience: how … Read more

The Magic of Chinese Calligraphy

Learn the basics and background of Chinese calligraphy, enjoy a live demonstration, and try it yourself! featuring UNC alum Giff Ransom   Contact Yi Zhou for more information. No Chinese language proficiency required!

Driving off a Cliff: Where Are US-China Relations Headed?

Kenan Center, Room 204 360 Kenan Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC

Over the last 2-3 years, there has been a souring of the bilateral political relationship between the U.S. and China.  Many U.S. firms are re-thinking their presence in the Chinese economy; a significant number are considering moving their operations out … Read more

Research on the System Evolution, Development Characteristics, and Trends of Development Zones in China

中国开发区的制度演进、发展特征及趋势探讨 This presentation offers a brief introduction to the transformation process of China's Development Zone System. It will mainly introduce the concept, classification, and development process of China's development zones. Furthermore, it will endeavor to employ qualitative and quantitative analysis … Read more

Classical and Modern Yangqin (Dulcimer): Chinese Traditional Music Concert

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC

The Carolina Asia Center and the Chinese Language Program at UNC-Chapel Hill are pleased to welcome a Chinese yangqin performer, Ms. Xiaonan Sun, and Crescent Chinese Music Studio from Research Triangle Park to present Chinese folk music featuring the yangqin … Read more

Film Screening: Drunken Master II (a.k.a., The Legend of Drunken Master)

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC

In collaboration with Prof. Rick Warner's class CMPL 144, "Engaging Film and Media," the Carolina Asia Center is happy to host a screening of the Hong Kong blockbuster Drunken Master II (a.k.a., The Legend of Drunken Master) A young martial … Read more

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