Center for Chinese Studies, UC Berkeley

Founded in 1957, the Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) at UC Berkeley is one of the most active and respected research centers in the nation. CCS puts on a full program of public activities each semester. These include lectures, colloquia, film screenings, performances, and scholarly conferences. Research sponsored by the Center focuses on Chinese culture and society in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other countries. The current research and outreach agenda of the Center for Chinese Studies focuses on the humanities and social sciences, and also the professional schools.