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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Chinese newspaper covers USC visits
September 14, 2014
A longtime academic and professional partner to many experts, students and employers in China, the USC Davis School of Gerontology was featured in Ta Kung Pao, the oldest active Chinese-language newspaper in China.
Asst. Sec. Charles H. Rivkin, “Building a Dynamic U.S.-China Film Relationship,” September 5, 2014
September 5, 2014
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Rivkin published this op-ed in the The Economic Observer (Beijing). Rivkin previously served as U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco. He was previously the CEO of the Jim Henson Company, producers of the Muppets.
Asst. Sec. Daniel R. Russel, “Press Conference on Asian Affairs,” August 4, 2014
August 4, 2014
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Russel spoke at an event hosted by The Brookings Institution and the State Department Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C. After some discussion of disaster relief, most of the questions focused on tensions in the South China Sea.
Expert in Chinese art set to lead USC Pacific Asia Museum
June 5, 2014
Christina Yu Yu praised for her experience in researching and curating Asian art
Dong, Qing 董卿
June 2, 2014
Dong Qing, a broadcast presenter with China Central Television, is on a one-year leave to study at the University of Southern California as a visiting scholar.
Documentary on World’s Fair architecture tells a personal story
June 2, 2014
The film asks a key question: What is the image Americans portray to the world?
USC and China in the News, January and February 2014
February 27, 2014
China-related news stories featuring University of Southern California faculty, students, staff, and programs.
Harry S Truman, “Statement on Formosa,” January 5, 1950
February 25, 2014
President Truman spoke at the White House. He subsequently took questions on weapons programs, appointments, political races, and hydraulic power projects.
Pristine Specimen Found in China Offers Clues to Flight of Ancient Birds
January 28, 2014
A team of paleontologists affiliated with USC and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has determined that birds were capable of modern flight patterns much earlier than previously suspected.
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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?