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.
Addressing Challenges in the U.S.-China Economic Relationship
The National Committee presents a talk by Timothy Stratford on trade issues in the U.S.-China relationship.
At USTR Mr. Stratford was responsible for developing and implementing U.S. trade policy toward mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Mongolia. Prior to joining USTR, Mr. Stratford spent more than 20 years in China, serving as general counsel for General Motors' China operations, working as partner in the Beijing office of Coudert Brothers, serving as Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and working as an attorney at Paul Weiss in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Mr. Stratford returns to Beijing in April as a partner with Covington and Burling. He will advise global clients doing business in China, and will assist Chinese companies seeking to expand their businesses internationally.
Mr. Stratford earned his law degree at the Harvard Law School and has a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Chinese from Brigham Young University. He is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
To register for the program, please contact events@ncuscr.org. Seating is limited, and priority will be given to National Committee members.
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