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Storytelling that brings you closer to those shaping our shared, global future. Hosted by @tasminlittle, @kyleexplores, and @jameschau
Joined February 2019
Carla Canales is an internationally renowned mezzo-soprano and a social advocate. @CarlaDCanales shares her story with @JamesChau
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A growing number of Chinese ultramarathon athletes are running races in the U.S., bringing a new glimpse of our nation back home to China. Meanwhile, Americans are learning more about the Chinese and their competition style, building bridges over gaps in culture and language.
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The U.S. and China’s massive concrete production presents both a challenge and an opportunity, notes our nature contributor Kyle Obermann @KyleExplores.
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Puccini, a renowned Italian composer, wrote one of the greatest operas of all time. The story of the Chinese ice princess who melts from the heat of love reached a global audience during the 1990 World Cup. @TasminLittle
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The future is about going back into our roots. That's how Rebecca Hui at @Roots_Studio sees our world is heading. And her work sharing art from rural communities is a part of that future. @KyleExplores
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Rebecca Hui at @Roots_Studio works with rural Chinese artists to preserve and share their cultural heritage with the world. @KyleExplores
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"We bridge cultures, and we do that through art and fashion licensing." Rebecca Hui, who runs @roots_studio, sits down with our Host @KyleExplores to share how her work empowers small town communities to tell their stories through art.
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The Golden Era of Cantopop represents a vibrant chapter in the history of Hong Kong’s popular music. @TasminLittle
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You may have heard of fish farming and the damage it can cause to natural environments and species, but what about marine ranching? @KyleExplores
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Advances in new and cleaner energy means we’ll need more batteries to store and transmit that electricity. @KyleExplores shares the story.
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The future is electric. Which certainly means at least one thing: more batteries. Our host, @KyleExplores shares the story.
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The number 8 is considered highly auspicious in Chinese and other East Asian cultures. @TasminLittle shares the story.
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Our CUSEF interns speak with our Host @JamesChau to share their experiences visiting Fuzhou, China and the cultural similarities and differences they observe between Chinese and American students.
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Pandas are returning to the US this summer, continuing a decades-long exchange between China and the US. @TasminLittle shares the story.
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Renowned mezzo-soprano and Arts Envoy @CarlaDCanales speaks with CUSEF President and China Current host @JamesChau about how relationships can change the world for the better.
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In January, CUSEF invited students from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs—the first American collective delegation to visit China in 2024.
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The China-United States Exchange Foundation co-hosted a special gathering of young people in Southeast China's city Fuzhou in June.
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From popular songs and online gaming to luxury brands, the traditional Chinese game of Mahjong effortlessly engages people of all ages and from all walks of life. @TasminLittle
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