In-Person
Executive Summit 2023
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Join us on October 3 for our Executive Summit 2023.
Registration now open!
Registration now open!
In-Person
China Institute
Blue Cloud Gala 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 6:00 PM EDT
On October 17, 2023, China Institute presents its highest honor, the Blue Cloud Award.
In-Person
China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Fridays Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
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.
In-Person
Zoom into Painting
Details from the Exhibition "Flowers on a River"
September 15, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Join us at China Institute Gallery for a captivating journey through the world of Chinese flower-and-bird painting.
In-Person & Online
Adult Fall Classes Registration Is Now Open
Fall Classes start the week of September 25, 2023.
Fall 2023 Registration is Now Open!
Classes begin the week of September 25, 2023.
Members receive $40 discount on all classes.
Classes begin the week of September 25, 2023.
Members receive $40 discount on all classes.
Upcoming Events

In Person
September 30, 2023
@ 12:30 - 5:30 PM EDT
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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.

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.
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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