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.
April 14, 2021
The plastics industry is global and the task of cleaning it up should be global too.
April 6, 2021
H&M's statements about forced labor in Xinjiang have angered both Chinese and human rights groups.
March 31, 2021
Hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S. have been on the rise since 2015, but shot up 150% with the covid-19 pandemic and the "blame China" rhetoric of the 2020 campaign.
March 24, 2021
Japan's ban on foreign spectators will disrupt the the country's booming tourism industry for Chinese visitors.
March 17, 2021
For Women's History Month, our new graphics illustrate women in positions of leadership in the U.S. and China.
March 10, 2021
While the recent wave of violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders has made headlines, hate crimes have actually been on the rise since 2015.
March 2, 2021
Semiconductors are found everywhere in the modern world. Companies and countries are racing to position themselves in this vital market.
February 17, 2021
With every country vying for vaccines, the deals may have more to do with international diplomacy than health policy.
February 9, 2021
It's Lunar New Year Eve, a time to get together with family and call on friends and neighbors. U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with President Xi Jinping. Accounts of the conversation differ. The White House reports that Biden wished Xi and the Chinese people well, but also raised concerns over unfair economic practices, repression in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and elsewhere in China and actions towards Taiwan and others.
February 3, 2021
Chinese universities are operating fairly normally while covid-19 continues to complicate the operation of U.S. schools. In our newsletter this week, we look at enrollment trends in the two countries.
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February 7, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
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?