09/27/2011：Why Taiwan Matters：Small Island, Global Powerhouse

Davidson Conference Center, Club Room
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Cost：Free
Time：4:00PM - 5:30PM

Shelley Rigger will discuss her new book Why Taiwan Matters：Small Island, Global Powerhouse （Rowman & Littlefield, 2011）. Rigger explains how Taiwan exercises a role in the world far greater than its tiny size would indicate. The work highlights and political breakthroughs so impressive they have been called "miracles." Rigger links these accomplishments to Taiwan`s determined society, vibrant culture, and unique history. Drawing on arts, economics, politics, and international relations, Rigger explores Taiwan`s importance to China, the United States, and the world.

10/21/2011-10/22/2011：Media and Culture in Contemporary China

Friday, 10/21, UCLA James West Alumni Center
Saturday, 10/22, USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism Auditorium

The boundaries between Hollywood and Asia are fast disappearing, with Asian corporations playing a key role in U.S. film production, and with American theme parks and retail stores in Japan, Hong Kong and China attracting visitors from all over Asia. The location of Los Angeles and its media industries on the Pacific Rim makes it a vital space to deepen and enrich these trans-Pacific ties.  This conference will explore the globalization of the China entertainment industry and the impact of film and TV on public perception of history and culture in China. It aims to bring together industry leaders, artists, scholars, students, and the public.

The conference will also feature a keynote address by Chinese producer and director Zhang Jizhong, as well as a screening of his new TV serial Journey to the West.