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Crossing the Boundaries: Welcome to Invisible Chinese Science Fiction
Epilogue BookCafe 109 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesInvisible 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
A Letter to A’ma and Q&A with director Hui-ling Chen
FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe 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
Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit
Learn more at the official website here: https://www.dukeunccls.com/
Rakugo: Comical Tales from Japan
Hanes Art Center, Room 121 Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesDate: 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
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, United StatesOver 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
Surveying the Sounds of Protest in Myanmar
FedEx Global Education Center Room 1009 NC, United StatesMusic is not simply something that reflects society but is a strategic tool used by people to shape their world. In this presentation I examine the significance of music (and a variety of other sounds) in Myanmar’s recent political transformation … Read more
The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology: Problems and Promises
Hyde Hall AuditoriumA presentation by Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim of Yale University. This talk describes the emergence of the field of religion and ecology and highlights some of the work being done within religious communities around the world to bring … Read more
Meja Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Table)
FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesCome learn some Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or practice the language with native speakers! Each session will have a theme for discussions; if you are interested in knowing in advance about our topic, join the mailing list by emailing Dr. Kevin W. Fogg … Read more
The Carolina Asia Center supports diverse Asia-related events. However, CAC co-sponsorship of any talk, seminar, documentary screening, film screening, performance or celebration does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein. As an academic institution, we value diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding.