Come for a casual discussion inspired by BREAKNECK: CHINA'S QUEST TO ENGINEER THE FUTURE by Dan Wang! You don't need to finish the book to join. If you're in China (where the book is not yet published), you can ask Yvonne or Ivy for a PDF.

CINGS is hosting an exclusive Crypto Market Discussion on February 17 in New York, bringing together our community for an insightful conversation on the current state and future direction of digital assets. The event will explore market trends, regulatory developments, emerging opportunities, and key risks shaping the crypto landscape in 2026. Designed to encourage meaningful dialogue and strategic networking, this discussion offers attendees valuable perspectives in an evolving and dynamic market.

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with CINGS (China Institute Next Generation), The Serica Initiative, and Chop Suey Club at the China Institute in NYC. This festive fundraiser features Mahjong, games, drinks, delicious food, curated vendors, and a DJ-led party atmosphere—welcoming everyone from complete beginners to seasoned players.

Join us for an engaging and collaborative gathering designed to reflect on our progress, share insights, and shape the direction of this year’s Giving Circle. We’ll begin with a warm welcome and introductions, followed by an update on our ABC Partnership, highlighting key achievements and developments so far.

In this meeting, the ABC Giving Circle team will present 12 NGO projects under the 'carbon reduction/climate' topic and answer questions from donors. These projects have been selected from our NGO project database and reviewed using an impact metric that has been introduced to the donors. After the presentation, donors are expected to vote for their top 3 choices. The top 6 projects will move on to the Roadshow meeting on Dec. 6th, where NGO representatives will come online to present their projects and answer questions from the audience.

CINGS and China Institute Gallery are co-organizing our first Art & DJ Night! Come for a curated tour of the current exhibition "Metamorphosis," which highlights works by 28 contemporary artists of Chinese descent and was featured in the New York Times. Connect with a creative community over drinks and immerse yourself in music by DJ Shuyin.

This event is special for CINGS because we will announce our next membership application cycle there. Also, it is Yvonne's last in-person CINGS event before she moves to DC, and she hopes you will come hang out!

We are excited to announce the CINGS Speaker Series with our guest Kevin Xu, Founder & CIO of Interconnected Capital and author of Interconnected, a widely read substack on geopolitics, industrial policy, and the global AI stack. Kevin is regularly quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and the Financial Times, and has appeared as a podcast and on-air guest with CNBC, Bloomberg’s Odd Lots, ChinaTalk, and Asia Society panels.

This year’s annual Giving Circle will pool member dues to support nonprofits and social enterprises, with an external partner now leading the process to bring more structure and expertise.

Members can expect:

• Professional guidance from experienced facilitators

• Expanded connections with donors from a global giving network

Join CINGS (China Institute Next Gen x Serica) & Young China Watchers for a timely forum on climate collaboration as leaders, investors, and changemakers gather during the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week 2025 to explore how the United States and China—responsible for nearly 40% of global emissions—can work together to accelerate sustainability.

Our next CINGS Town Hall will be followed by a dinner for those who'd like to mingle and share some joyful moments with other members. As always, some exciting updates will be shared during the gathering, so I invite you to attend if you can!

We are putting together a small networking session between CINGS and The Finance & Economics Club at China Institute (FnE) for Aug 13, 6pm-8:30pm. 

Our first Book Club Zoom meet-up will be on 07/31 at 8pm ET (08/01 at 8am BJT). Come for a casual discussion inspired by 乡土中国 (From the Soil) by Fei Xiaotong. You can read whichever language version you prefer, and you don't need to finish the book to join!

We’re excited to announce a summer field trip and guided studio tour to Silver Art Projects (silverart.org) led by Silver Art Executive Director Gregory Alan Thornbury and 2025 cohort artist Leah Ying Lin. Join us for intimate conversations about story telling, creative process, and building a practice at the intersection of art, culture, and community.

Member Driven Experience

This retreat is designed for authentic connection and meaningful dialogue. We encourage everyone to leave behind the pressures of forced networking as CINGS is built on the strength of its members, and this gathering is a chance to deepen our ties, spark new ideas, and build lasting collaborations that will shape our community’s future.

“COSMISM: An Union of Spirits” - a sonic journey organized by experimental composers Chamberlain Zhang. This immersive performance bridges music and visual art, creating a dynamic interplay between sound and Il paradiso non finito, the current solo exhibition at Fou Gallery featuring artist NISKI.

CINGS and YCW invite you to speak with our experts to understand how China is now engaging with the EU, the Global South, and potentially even local American interests in the climate space, as well as how all players can reposition themselves amidst the challenges and opportunities in international climate governance.

Since the early 21st century, global transformations across politics, economics, and culture have reshaped architectural practice—particularly in China, where rapid urbanization has shifted toward a period of refinement and reinvention. This event explores the rise of a new generation of unconventional Chinese architects who are redefining design through innovation in technology, industry, and media, expanding architecture beyond traditional boundaries. Featuring architect, educator, and curator Fei Wang 王飝, the program highlights pioneering projects from his recent publication Architecture and Beyond: Unconventional Architectural Practice in China. Signed copies will be available for purchase. Co-hosted by China Institute Next Gen Serica (CINGS) and Architectural Practice Talks (APT).

Join us at the 2025 Taste of Asia to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge trends and innovation in Asian cuisine!

Experience COSMISM: A Sonic & Visual Dialogue atFou Gallery

Join CINGS (China Institute Next Gen x Serica) at Fou Gallery on February 22, 2025 (Saturday), 6:30–9 PM for COSMISM: Between Space & Time—an immersive performance blending sound and visual art.

Curated by Chamberlain Zhang, COSMISM is a performance series launched in collaboration with CINGS (China Institute Next Gen x The Serica Initiative) to support emerging Asian artists in New York and beyond.

This special evening features experimental composers Jenn Grossman and Chamberlain Zhang, whose work intertwines architecture, improvisation, and sound to create an experience that transcends physical and perceptual boundaries. Their live performance engages in a dynamic dialogue with Wang Ming’s solo exhibition, Through Lingering Windows, currently on view at Fou Gallery.

🐍 Come and celebrate Lunar New Year with CINGS on January 31st CINGS X Chop Suey Club!

COSMISM is a monthly performance event series of live music organized by China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS). Curated by Chamberlain Zhang, this event creates a transformative sonic experience featuring emerging artists and performers living and visiting New York rooted in Asian heritage. COSMISM aims to be an ongoing social experiment, developing a communal intention of listening and transforming, giving shape to our community in which everyone contributes in their own way.