Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at the Japanese American National Museum, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This workshop will include a guided tour of the beloved exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, slated to close permanently in January 2025. Following the tour, learn strategies for engaging students in the primary source artifacts, images, and documents found in JANM’s vast collection and discover classroom-ready resources to support teaching and learning about the Japanese American experience.
China's Gaming and Esports Triumphs
June 15, 2023
China Leads in the Video Game Industry
China remains the world’s biggest video games market and producer of games. The most recent Niko Partners report notes that China produces 47% of mobile games global revenue and 39% of PC games revenue. In 2022, the country's video games market generated an astounding $46 billion, dwarfing film and all other entertainment. Though China’s population is aging and has begun to shrink, analysts expect gamers to total 730 million by 2027. For further insights on the Chinese video game market, explore this USCI newsletter delving into the profound impact of game industry giant Tencent and a discussion on esports market trends. Also check out another USCI newsletter on video game trends, and a US-China Today article on the rise of video games in China.
Inside China's Thriving Esports Culture
That Niko Partners report notes China’s thriving esports industry, which hosted 102 tournaments in 2022. Despite regulatory challenges, China’s market attracts both domestic and foreign companies. The esports sector is booming, something USC student Noah Christiansen examines in their recent US-China Today article.
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October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024
Please join us for the Grad Mixer! Hosted by USC Annenberg Office of International Affairs, Enjoy food, drink and conversation with fellow students across USC Annenberg. Graduate students from any field are welcome to join, so it is a great opportunity to meet fellow students with IR/foreign policy-related research topics and interests.
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Events
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
Hosted by USC Annenberg Office of International Affairs, enjoy food, drink and conversation with fellow international students.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 4:00pm
Join us for an in-person conversation on Thursday, November 7th at 4pm with author David M. Lampton as he discusses his new book, Living U.S.-China Relations: From Cold War to Cold War. The book examines the history of U.S.-China relations across eight U.S. presidential administrations.