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.
Excerpts of remarks Deng made to Senator Theodore Stevens (R-Alaska) and Anna Chennault, vice chair of the Presidential Export Commission. Included in Selected Works of Deng Xiaoping, V. 2.
Deng Xiaoping made the first state visit by a Chinese leader to the U.S. January 28-February 5, 1979. It followed the reestablishment of formal diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China on Jan. 1. Below are the comments the leaders made at the welcoming ceremony and at the state dinner on January 29, 1979.
Presdient Carter's Comments | Vice Premier Deng's Comments | President Carter's Toast | Vice Premier Deng's Toast
Agreement between the U.S. and China to establish formal diplomatic relations.
President Jimmy Carter reads a joint Communiqué on the establishment of U.S.-Sino relations.
The United States of America and the People's Republic of China have agreed to recognize each other and to establish diplomatic relations as of January 1, 1979.
August 16, 1977 declaration on human rights from Taiwan's Presbyterian Church
President Ford's speech at the University of Hawaii after returning from his trip to China. Excerpted from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum.
Daily logs of activities of President Gerald Ford’s trip to China. Provided by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum.
A memorandum that summarizes the history of tension between China and the Soviet Union. A part of President Ford's briefing book for meeting with Chairman Mao in December of 1975.
A memorandum that summarizes the main debates within the CCP leadership over strategy of national development. A part of President Ford's briefing book for meeting with Chairman Mao in December 1975.
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