3 ways to enjoy your week in Berkeley

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Hoodline
Published on October 15, 2019

From academic talks to a documentary screening, there's plenty to enjoy in Berkeley this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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The Belt and Road Initiative

From the event description:

What is China's Belt and Road Initiative and what are its implications for energy and water in Asia and beyond? Join our BERCshop panel discussion as moderator Mary Kay Magistad engages James Fahn, Tim Stumhofer and Juliet Lu in a discussion about infrastructure, development and the environment.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Chou Hall, N500, Cheit Lane
Admission: Free
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The Great Decoupling and Sino-US Race for Technological Supremacy

From the event description:

After nearly 40 years of engagement, a "great decoupling" is underway between the United States and China. Join journalists from the Financial Times, Nikkei Asian Review and Tech Scroll Asia, as well as a panel of experts on technology and U.S.-China relations, to hear both sides of this debate

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Chou Hall, Cheit Lane
Admission: Free
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'Recovering Paradise: A Community's Fight Against Narco Terror'

From the event description:

The film will be followed by a Q&A with co-creators Rafael Camacho and Regina López. "Recovering Paradise" documents the armed resistance of the indigenous Santa Maria Ostula community and their struggle to reestablish law and order in their homeland.

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave.
Admission: $8
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