Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at the Japanese American National Museum, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This workshop will include a guided tour of the beloved exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, slated to close permanently in January 2025. Following the tour, learn strategies for engaging students in the primary source artifacts, images, and documents found in JANM’s vast collection and discover classroom-ready resources to support teaching and learning about the Japanese American experience.
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Behind the Curtains: The Evolution and Impact of Asian Americans in Theatre
In an environment with traditionally limited opportunities, Asian American actors, writers and directors find support and common ground in the theatre scene.
On the Road: Chinese RV Tourism in the U.S.
This growing trend of Chinese travelers taking RV road trips in the U.S. signals a shift in the Chinese traveling culture towards freedom, flexibility and exploration.
Look Out Below: Parachute Kids Descend Upon the U.S.
Parachute kids, or international students from China or Taiwan who study alone in the U.S., have made headlines for their difficulties adjusting but rarely for their personal successes.
Opinion: Why China May Have Actually Won the Olympics
Although China traditionally touts its medal count as a sign of national strength, this year, the genuine attitudes and interactions of its athletes took the gold.
Culture Clash: Ethnic Unrest in Xinjiang
With anti-Islamic sentiment on the rise in China, what does the future hold for the country's Muslim population in Xinjiang?
Q&A With Robert Cain, President of Pacific Bridge Pictures
US-China Today chats with Robert Cain about Chinese ventures into the U.S. film market and factors behind why "Monster Hunt" was a flop stateside.
Q&A With Arianna Quan, First Asian American Winner of Miss Michigan
Arianna Quan made her differences the catalyst for her run as Miss Michigan and is the first Asian American to win the title.
Review of Yulin Wang Rittenberg's After the Bitter Comes the Sweet
US-China Today reviews Yulin Wang Rittenberg's memoir and interviews the author on her life following the tumultuous experience of the Cultural Revolution.
The Game of Go: Ancient Applications and Contemporary Connotations 围棋游戏:古代应用及当代内涵
Go is one of the oldest board games in existence, originating in China more than 2,500 years ago. Today, Go has spread not just to other Asian countries, but also to the West.
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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. Graduate students from any field are welcome to join, so it is a great opportunity to meet fellow students with IR/foreign policy-related research topics and interests.
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Hosted by USC Annenberg Office of International Affairs, enjoy food, drink and conversation with fellow international students.
Join us for an in-person conversation on Thursday, November 7th at 4pm with author David M. Lampton as he discusses his new book, Living U.S.-China Relations: From Cold War to Cold War. The book examines the history of U.S.-China relations across eight U.S. presidential administrations.