On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
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Congressional Research Service, “Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China,” June 6, 2014
June 6, 2014
This CRS report was written by Ronald O'Rourke, specialist in Naval Affairs.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "(Webcast) Recent Developments in China's Relations with Taiwan and North Korea," June 5, 2014
June 5, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 5, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Sarah Sewell, Remarks at Tiananmen Square 25th Anniversary Event, June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Sewell is Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. She spoke in Washington and made reference to Rowena He, a Harvard-based scholar.
John Kerry, Message on the 25th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square, June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued this statement. Other State Department officials spoke at memorial events.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: Stability in China: Lessons from Tiananmen and Implications for the Untied States (Webcast)," May 15, 2014
May 15, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 15, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: South China Sea Tensions," May 14, 2014
May 14, 2014
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "South China Sea Tensions", to explain the current territorial issues that are creating tension between China, the United States, and countries throughout Southeast Asia. The piece was written by Beina Xu.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, Annual Reporting Conditions Survey, May 2014
May 1, 2014
The FCCC surveys members about difficulties associated with reporting on China.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: China's Environmental Crisis," April 25, 2014
April 25, 2014
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "China's Environmental Crisis", to assess China's current environmental state, and to describe China's history of pollution, the cost of environmental damage, citizen outrage, and what is being done to fix it. The piece was written by Beina Xu.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China's Healthcare Sector, Drug Safety, and the U.S.-China Trade in Medical Products," April 4, 2014
April 3, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on April 4, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
U.S. Department of State, "Country Reports on Terrorism 2013," April 2014
April 1, 2014
The U.S. Dept of State Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism produces an annual report on terrorism.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?