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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.
China Institute Calligraphy & Music Meetup

In-Person

China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

Friday, October 18, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy.
Spooktacular Halloween Mingle Night

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Spooktacular Halloween Mingle Night

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM EDT

Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Mingle Night filled with spooky fun, drinks, and groovy energy! Sip on our Halloween-themed cocktails while enjoying live music that will set the perfect mood for the night.
Participants should be over 21 years old to enter.
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In-Person

One-day International Symposium
Along the Steppe-Silk Road: Studies on Mysterious Nomad Murong Xianbei

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

This full-day international symposium, in conjunction with the exhibition “Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337-436,” provides an immersive environment to investigate Three Yan artifacts and discover the life of the once-dominated ancient nomad tribe Murong Xianbei, alongside prominent scholars in the field.
Lunch and Learn Fall 2024 1

Online

Lunch & Learn

Fridays Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 | 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!
Nature Within Walls 2

Online

Nature within Walls: A Close Look into Chinese Classical Gardens

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

In this online seminar, participants will get a close look of the details of Suzhou literati garden. In addition to appreciating the exquisite garden art, participants will gain insights into how nature is perceived and revered in traditional Chinese culture.
This two-hour online seminar will be in Chinese.
该讲座为中文。
Executive Summit 2024 A

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China Institute 2024 Executive Summit "Now What?" - A Post Election Outlook

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

In a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, the conversations at this summit have never been more relevant. Join us for the China Institute’s 20th Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in New York City. Under the theme “Now What?”, this year’s forum will offer valuable insights into the future of U.S.-China relations and provide a critical post-election outlook.

HIGHLIGHT SPEAKERS

Robert Hormats

Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc, former Under Secretary of State under the Obama Administration

Henry A. Fernandez

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSCI

Robert H. McCooey

Vice Chairman of Nasdaq

Jeannette M. Wing

Executive Vice President for Research, Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University

Pin Ni

President of Wanxiang America

David J. Firestein

President and CEO of George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations

Ganesh V. Iyer

CEO of NIO US

Yao Lu

Prof. of Sociology, Columbia University

Mitchell Presnick

Founder of Super 8 Hotels China

Che Guan

Principal Data Scientist at AllianceBernstein

Henry Mo

Chief Economist at Corebridge Financial

Robert Hormats

Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc, former Under Secretary of State under the Obama Administration

Henry A. Fernandez

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSCI

Robert H. McCooey

Vice Chairman of Nasdaq

Jeannette M. Wing

Executive Vice President for Research, Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University

Pin Ni

President of Wanxiang America

David J. Firestein

President and CEO of George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations

Ganesh V. Iyer

CEO of NIO US

Yao Lu

Prof. of Sociology, Columbia University

Mitchell Presnick

Founder of Super 8 Hotels China

Che Guan

Principal Data Scientist at AllianceBernstein

Henry Mo

Chief Economist at Corebridge Financial

Upcoming Events

Lunch and Learn Fall 2024 1
Online
October 11, 2024
 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
October 12 2024
In Person
October 12, 2024
 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
China Institute Calligraphy & Music Meetup
In Person
October 18, 2024
 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

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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.

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.

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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.

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