Contemporary China as Reflected Through Its Cinema
Ms. Yang discusses the incredible expansion in movie making in China as well as in the US, in the last few years, to attract the Chinese audience.
Teaching Resources
The Chinese and American Education Systems
Dr. Frank Chong discusses trends in student demographics, college readiness, technology, and growth of for-profits colleges in the U.S., in contrast to the Chinese Educational system. (See Lenora Chu’s talk on the Chinese Education System.)
The Chinese and American Education Systems
Ms. Chu describes the Chinese education system, including her personal experience as a Chinese-American mother with a child in a Chinese public school.
China’s Millennials
Eric Fish, author of the book “China’s Millennials: The Want Generation”, explores the attitudes and lifestyles of Chinese millennials.
China’s Changing Demographics
Dr. Cai describes China’s demographic history in terms of fertility, mortality, migration, and demographic momentum.
Review of Day One
A recap of the topics discussed in Day 1 of the 2017 Teachers Workshop and how they affect the social issues that will be discussed in Day 2.
U.S. and China Relations in the Age of Trump – Live Sinica Podcast Recording
Sinica Podcast recording where host Kaiser Kuo interviews Susan Shirk of UC San Diego, and Stanley Rosen of USC on wide range of US-China relations in the age of Trump.
China’s Technology & Communication Innovations
Matt Sheehan recounts three stages of the China-Silicon Valley relationship,
Chinese Dream/One Belt, One Road Initiative
An in depth review of China’s “One Belt, One Road Initiative” and how it should be viewed in the context of Chinese history.
China’s Technology & Communication Innovations
Qingwen Dong introduces WeChat, China’s now ubiquitous “super-app” and its effect on Chinese culture.