• The Shape of Good Fortune: Chinese New Year's Exhibition is on display at List Art Building until February 16

    The Shape of Good Fortune: Chinese New Year's Exhibition is on display at List Art Building until February 16

  • On display now at the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center, a rare 19th-century imperial robe

    On display now at the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center, a rare 19th-century imperial robe

  • Shanghai Theatre Academy performers led a workshop for Brown students in Beijing Opera techniques.

    Shanghai Theatre Academy performers led a workshop for Brown students in Beijing Opera techniques.

  • Chinese Students and Scholars Association brought expert calligrapher Zhonghua Pang to campus.

    Chinese Students and Scholars Association brought expert calligrapher Zhonghua Pang to campus.

  • Dr. Justin Lin, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank and Brown students and faculty

    Dr. Justin Lin, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank and Brown students and faculty

  • The visit of Chancellor Hong Yinxing provided an opportunity for a reunion with alums from Nanjing University.

    The visit of Chancellor Hong Yinxing provided an opportunity for a reunion with alums from Nanjing University.

  • Ha Jin read from his latest book Nanjing Requiem

    Ha Jin read from his latest book Nanjing Requiem

  • In collaboration with several student organizations, Brown Lion Dance helped the campus to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival.

    In collaboration with several student organizations, Brown Lion Dance helped the campus to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival.

  • Renown artist Cai Guo-Qiang helped to kick-off the year through his installation, "Move Along, Nothing to See Here"

    Renown artist Cai Guo-Qiang helped to kick-off the year through his installation, "Move Along, Nothing to See Here"

  • The Shanghai Theatre Academy performed Confucius’ Disciples.

    The Shanghai Theatre Academy performed Confucius’ Disciples.

The Year of China explores the rich culture, economy, and politics of Greater China, investigating its past, examining its present, and contemplating its future. Throughout the 2011-2012 academic year, Brown will host public lectures, cultural events, academic conferences, and exhibits in an integrated exploration of China. 

For more information about upcoming events, please visit our calendar.

Year of China News

"No one really thought about China at that time," an interview with Mary Pan '99

In February 2012, Jocelyn Richards '12 interviewed Mary Pan '99 about growing up in China, how she got to Brown, and how her time at the University shaped her.  Below is an excerpt from their... [more]

China: Cities After Socialism Conference to be held Feburary 28

Brown University, February 28, 2012Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute of International Affairs111 Thayer Street, Providence, R.I.This conference, a Brown University Year of China event, is supported... [more]

Chinese Women’s Documentaries in the Market Era Film Festival and Symposium March 2012

Chinese Women’s Documentaries in the Market Era will screen and examine important documentary films by Chinese Women directors from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China. The symposium will feature... [more]

Events and Highlights