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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Easterlin, "China’s life satisfaction, 1990–2010", 2012
April 6, 2012
USC research on the impact of economic growth on life satisfaction.
Seminar studies sustainable funding for China’s infrastructure
March 30, 2012
Rapid urbanization has created a need for sustainable funding and financial strategy for infrastructure renewal in China, said Richard Little, a senior fellow at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, in a seminar offered on March 7 by USC Price and the Metrans Transportation Center.
USC to train Chinese physicians at Keck School
March 28, 2012
Dozens of senior surgeons from hospitals across China will come to USC for training in minimally invasive surgery as part of a new educational and research exchange agreement formalized late last year.
Monkey King to become China’s Mickey Mouse?
February 29, 2012
International filmmakers and developers interested in partnering with China on business ventures, such as constructing theme parks or filming movies, are advised to have a deep understanding of the Chinese culture, panelists said during a recent “UCLA-USC Media and Culture in Contemporary China” conference.
USC and China in the News, January and February 2012
February 27, 2012
China-related news stories featuring University of Southern California faculty, students, staff, and programs.
USC Thornton Orchestra Visits China
February 21, 2012
Sixty members of the USC Thornton School of Music performed throughout China to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Why Ma Won the Elections and What's Next for Taiwan and China
February 15, 2012
Daniel Lynch is an Associate Professor of International Relations at USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. His research expertise focuses on China’s political and intellectual elites and how China’s future should and will shape in the future.
Taiwan Election 2012: Outcomes and Implications for US-Taiwan-China Ties
February 13, 2012
Video from the USC U.S.-China Institute symposium on the results of the January 14 Taiwan elections and their potential impact on domestic politics in Taiwan, cross-strait relations, and regional stability.
Philip Seib on 'Intellectual Containment and U.S.-China Relations'
February 3, 2012
USC specialist argues for utilizing U.S. soft power and public diplomacy to contain China.
Baizhu Chen on "The Real Reason the U.S. Doesn't Make iPhones: We Wouldn't Want To"
January 25, 2012
Baizhu Chen, a professor of clinical finance and business economics at USC Marshall School of Business, argues against implications that China took American manufacturing jobs.
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 5:30pm
Ready to level up your Chinese language skills with some fun? Join us for Things Not Taught in Class: Chinese Board Games!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
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.