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.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at China Institute in America for the entire family! Join us at this signature event on Saturday September 21 to enjoy hand puppet shows, music performances, mooncake-making, traditional Han garments, sugar paintings, our new exhibition, and so much more!

Join us for a special evening of feasting your eyes on fashion and enjoying gourmet food! Featuring the glamorous gowns of Wang Feng from Shanghai and the environmental green designs of Sandriver from Inner Mongolia.

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.

Get ready to celebrate the season with laughter and good vibes! Join us for a special evening of extraordinary Chinese-language stand-up comedy that will light up your night and capture the festive spirit of Mid-Autumn.

Fall 2024 Registration is Now Open! Classes start to week of September 30, 2024!

Fall Classes Registration is Now Open! Classes begin September 13, 2024!
Our program offers language class levels for toddlers, children and teens.

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!