China Institute

In-Person

Gold from Dragon City
Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337–436

September 5, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Nearly 70 years of archeological excavations in the capital of Three Yan states — Dragon City (longcheng), today’s Chaoyang in Liaoning province — have revealed extraordinary treasures, such as the dangling, dazzling golden headdress called buyao. The landmark exhibition “Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337–436” presents these precious artworks and cultural objects for the first time in the United States.

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In-Person

Tibetan and Inner Mongolian Craftsmanship and Cashmere Fashion Salon

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 4:00 - 7:30 PM EST

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Tibetan and Inner Mongolian handicrafts at our exclusive event, celebrating traditional artistry and craftsmanship with a modern twist.

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Conversation with Joseph Nye, Author of Soft Power 4

Online

Conversation with Joseph Nye, Author of Soft Power –
What Role Does Soft Power Play in these Hard Geopolitical Times

Join us for a compelling conversation with Joseph Nye, acclaimed author of Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics and one of the foremost thinkers on international relations.

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In-Person & Online

Adult Winter Classes Registration Now Open

Winter 2025 Registration is Now Open! Classes start the week of January 6, 2025!

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In-Person

Food & Wine Club Artist Talk and Musical Performance with Stone Chun Shi

Friday, November 22, 2024 | 6:00 – 9:30 PM EST

Join our Food & Wine Club for an evening with contemporary artist Stone Chun Shi with buffet dinner and China Institute gallery tour

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In-Person

Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared
美籍亚裔杰出女性奖

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT

Crowne Plaza - San Francisco International Airport
1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010

Join us for the Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared event, February 13 in San Francisco!

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In-Person

CINGS Live Music Performance – COSMISM

Thursday, November 25, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST

COSMISM is a monthly performance event series of live music organized by China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS). Curated by Chamberlain Zhang, this event creates a transformative sonic experience featuring emerging artists and performers living and visiting New York rooted in Asian heritage. We invited Brooklyn-based duo NOMON for our second performance in the COSMISM series.

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In-Person

Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

Sundays Nov. 24, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Join us at this open session in our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities! This is a great time to meet local children and families in the neighborhood interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

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Online

Lunch & Learn

Friday, December 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Join us virtually to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions with our language and cultural experts from home.
We are featuring Traditional Chinese folk festivals in Fall 2024!

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Highlights from 2024 Executive Summit

Upcoming Events

In Person

Tibetan and Inner Mongolian Craftsmanship and Cashmere Fashion Salon

November 21, 2024

@ 4:00 - 7:30 PM EST

In Person

Food & Wine Club Artist Talk and Musical Performance with Stone Chun Shi

November 22, 2024

@ 6:00 - 9:30 PM EST

Online

Heart at Dunhuang: The Dunhuang Art Heritage as a Value System

November 23, 2024

@ 8:00 - 9:30 PM EST

School of Chinese Studies

Founded in 1933, the School was the first China-focused educational center in the United States, and was chartered in 1944 by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education. Today, the School’s comprehensive slate of courses fosters a life-long learning community for anyone looking to learn more about China’s language, art, culture, history, people, and society.

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A history of sharing culture

Founded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese scholars Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文), China Institute in America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art, business, culinary, culture, and education.

A history of sharing culture

Founded in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese diplomats Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文), China Institute is the oldest bicultural, non-profit organization in America to focus exclusively on China.

China Institute Gallery

57 years
100+ exhibitions
5,000 years of history

Culinary Center

Soon to debut in 2024, the Chinese Culinary Center at China Institute in America was created with a vision to highlight the diverse and long-standing heritage of authentic Chinese cuisine, and to enhance the appreciation of Chinese cuisine as a new conduit of cross-cultural exchange in America, and internationally.

Gold from Dragon CityMasterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337–436

Tibetan and Inner Mongolian Craftsmanship and Cashmere Fashion Salon

Conversation with Joseph Nye, Author of Soft Power – What Role Does Soft Power Play in these Hard Geopolitical Times

Adult Winter Classes Registration Now Open

Food & Wine Club Artist Talk and Musical Performance with Stone Chun Shi

Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared 美籍亚裔杰出女性奖

CINGS Live Music Performance – COSMISM

Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

Lunch & Learn

Highlights from 2024 Executive Summit

Upcoming Events

Tibetan and Inner Mongolian Craftsmanship and Cashmere Fashion Salon

Food & Wine Club Artist Talk and Musical Performance with Stone Chun Shi

Heart at Dunhuang: The Dunhuang Art Heritage as a Value System

School of Chinese Studies

A history of sharing culture

A history of sharing culture

China Institute Gallery

57 years 100+ exhibitions 5,000 years of history

Culinary Center

Gold from Dragon City
Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337–436

Conversation with Joseph Nye, Author of Soft Power –
What Role Does Soft Power Play in these Hard Geopolitical Times

Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared
美籍亚裔杰出女性奖

57 years
100+ exhibitions
5,000 years of history