Over the past few decades, numerous manuscripts dating to around 300 BCE have been unearthed in China. Reading texts written on bamboo strips (such as the Tsinghua manuscripts shown above) involves the collaboration of archaeologists, paleographers, linguists, and historians. One … Read more
Come join the Carolina Asia Center and the UNC Department of Communication for a screening of the feature-length documentary Pushed Up the Mountain, directed by UNC's own Prof. Julia Haslett. PUSHED UP THE MOUNTAIN is a poetic and personal film … Read more
Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival to celebrate the health and prosperity of young women. The festivities include a traditional seven-tiered display of dolls representing women court attendants of the emperor in historical Japan. Come and join an interactive presentation … Read more
Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival to celebrate the health and prosperity of young women. The festivities include a traditional seven-tiered display of dolls representing women court attendants of the emperor in historical Japan. Come and join an interactive presentation … Read more
Dr. Rayner Tan will provide a brief overview of the sociolegal context around LGBTQ+ issues in China and Singapore, and will share comparative perspectives on the impact of such issues on health-related research among LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Dr. Tan … Read more
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 Carolina Asia Center and UNC's Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies are proud to sponsor this screening of the acclaimed documentary A Letter to A'ma. Taiwanese art teacher Hui-Ling returns to her hometown to mourn her deceased grandmother. … Read more
Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM Location: Hanes Art Center 121 Parking info: https://parkonthehill.com/public-parking RAKUGO: Comical Tales from Japan Join nationally-acclaimed storyteller Motoko for an evening filled with humor, charm, and elegance. A native … Read more
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!
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
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