All events listed here are manually curated for readers of Eye on Digital China, with a focus on Chinese (digital) culture, language, society, history, and broader China insights. Many of these events are hosted around the world.
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China Currents returns to NYAFF with a slate of fresh voices and powerful stories from across Greater China. From roadside mysteries to neo-noir thrillers, this yearโs lineup explores fractured identities, generational tensions, and unexpected human connections.
A conversation with actress Lisa Lu reflecting on her six-decade career in film, television, and theater. The event explores themes of cultural identity, performance, and representation, and includes a book signing and discussion moderated by Susan Yuqing Feng.
Artists Qiu Anxiong and Howie Tsui join curator Rebecca Wang for a virtual conversation exploring traditional and fantastical motifs in contemporary art. Part of The Roaming Peach Blossom Spring exhibition hosted by Richmond Art Gallery.
As the rules-based global order gives way to a more fractured and competitive landscape, nations are rethinking their alliances. In this timely talk, China strategist Andrew Leung reflects on how the UKโhome of Adam Smith and a historic advocate of free tradeโmight revisit its engagement with China, despite ideological tensions and evolving risks.
The Evolution of Chinese Cyber Statecraft
On 17 July 2025, RUSI will host a virtual panel discussion examining the development of China's cyber strategy and operations. Featuring leading scholars and analysts, the event will cover how Chinese cyber statecraft has changed in scope, influence, and technique over the last two decades, as well as what these shifts mean for the international security landscape.
๐ 10:00โ11:00 BST | ๐ป Online | ๐๏ธ Free to attend
Practice Mandarin or English in a relaxed, friendly environment right in the heart of Times Square. Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this free bilingual gathering offers conversation, games, and community. Open to all levelsโjust bring curiosity and good vibes!
This YCW DC career panel explores how China expertise developed in government, academia, or policy circles can be successfully applied in the private sector. Featuring professionals who have made this transition, the event offers insights on navigating career changes, translating regional knowledge into corporate value, and the evolving demand for China specialists in business.
A policy-focused talk exploring U.S.โChina strategic and economic relations, featuring Congressman John Moolenaar and experts from the Heritage Foundation. Topics include national security, trade, and supply chain risks.
An international online academic conference exploring cutting-edge challenges and innovations in criminal justice, with global perspectives from China, the UK, and beyond. Featuring sessions on gender, policing, and crime control, and keynote talks by Shanje Jiang and Anqi Shen.
A late-night dialect salon exploring Hubei language, sound, and memory through performance, poetry, and food. Part of Creative Timeโs Accent Sisters program.
A GIGA China Series webinar exploring Chinese expert perspectives on the Indo-Pacific as a potential containment strategy. With Dr. Jรฉrรดme Doyon and Dr. Mathieu Duchรขtel, moderated by Dr. Sinan Chu.
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July 24 | ๐ 11:00โ12:15 CEST | ๐ Online | Free with registration
A free, educator-led tour at the Museum of Chinese in America offering a guided look at the core exhibition With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America, exploring the history and contributions of Chinese Americans from the 19th century to the present.
On Saturday, July 26, the Chinese Historical Society of America will host a book talk with author and scholar Laureen Hom. She will discuss her new book, The Power of Chinatown: Searching for Spatial Justice in Los Angeles, which draws on over four years of research into the political, social, and spatial dynamics of Los Angeles Chinatown.
A discussion hosted by Asia Society Northern California will explore recent U.S. economic policy shifts and their implications for relations with China. Featuring academic and policy experts, the session will address trade, geopolitical strategy, and the broader impact on bilateral economic ties.
Join the California Alumni Association Chinese Chapter for a timely conversation on the history of US-China relations and how diplomatic shifts over the past two centuries have shaped Chinese American identity and lived experience.
