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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Burke and Pomeranz, eds., The Environment and World History, 2009
Matthew Evenden reviews the book for H-HistGeog, March 2010.
Congressional Research Service, "China’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies," Sept. 10, 2008
A background report of China's greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation policies.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China's Energy Policies and Their Environmental Impacts," August 13, 2008
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on August 13, 2008. 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.
U.S. Energy Information Administration, “Country Analysis Briefs: Taiwan,” August 2008
Taiwan does not have substantial domestic energy resources and must import the vast majority of its needs.
Congressional Research Service, "China's 'Soft Power' in Southeast Asia," January 4, 2008
Report prepared by Thomas Lum, Wayne Morrison, and Bruce Vaughn, specialists in Asian Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division.
State Council, “China’s Energy Conditions and Policies,” Dec. 26, 2007
Edward Steinfeld, Testimony on International Issues, Engaging Developing Countries, House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing, March 27, 2007
Steinfeld is Associate Professor of Political Science and Co-Director, China Energy Group, Industrial Performance Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?