This lecture tells the story of how from the early 20th century, when the center of the antiquities market shifted from Europe to the United States, American collectors recognized bronze art constituted one of the most brilliant elements of Chinese civilization.

America doesn’t have a long-term vision for relations with China, but it is possible to see a few steps ahead. Please join us for a preview of the next administration’s challenges in shaping policies that promote peace while competing with China in the geo-strategic, economic, and ideological spheres.

The University of Minnesota China Center is hosting a panel discussion on First Vote, a character-driven documentary film with unparalleled access to a diverse cross section of politically engaged Chinese Americans. Director Yi Chen and two subjects of the film, Kaiser Kuo and Jennifer Ho, will participate in the panel discussion.

Learn about the similarities and differences between U.S. and Chinese cities with Professor Yingling Fan of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

For most of the twentieth century, the racist trope “sick man of Asia” haunted Chinese rulers and people alike. Now, with all the healthcare problems in the U.S. that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare, the roles have completely reversed. How did this happen? What does it mean for the future?