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.
Africa
Deborah Brautigam Discusses Her Book "Will Africa Feed China?"
March 23, 2016
Deborah Bräutigam, one of the world’s leading experts on China and Africa, explores China’s evolving global quest for food security and Africa’s possibilities for structural transformation.
Video: Deborah Brautigam on China and Africa
February 19, 2016
Deborah Bräutigam, one of the world’s leading experts on China and Africa, explores China’s evolving global quest for food security and Africa’s possibilities for structural transformation.
Goldstein, Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry (March 31, 2015)
September 15, 2015
Lyle Goldstein's book was reviewed by Zachary Fredman for H-Diplo and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Alden and Chichava, eds., China and Mozambique: From Comrades to Capitalists, 2014
April 1, 2014
This edited volume was reviewed by Joseph Hanlon for the H-Luso-Africa discussion list and is reprinted here via Creative Commons license.
Under Secretary Tara Sonenshine on China's Public Diplomacy, March 13, 2013
March 13, 2013
Host Carol Castiel and VOA State Department Correspondent Scott Stearns interview Tara Sonenshine, the Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China’s Global Quest for Resources and Implications for the United States," January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on January 26, 2012. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, "China's Role in Africa," Nov. 1, 2011
November 1, 2011
Presenters included David Shinn, Deborah Brautigam, and Stephen Hayes.
PRC State Council, China's Foreign Aid, April 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
This Chinese government "white paper" was published in English on April 21, 2011.
PRC State Council, China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation, December 2010
December 1, 2010
The Information Office of the State Council, or China's Cabinet, published a white paper on China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
China’s Strategic Partnership with Africa: Significance, Challenges, and Implications for the United States
August 31, 2010
Chin-Hao Huang's project examines six key issues in China-Africa security relations.
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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?