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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US President Barack Obama in Tokyo on American engagement in Asia, November 14, 2009
President Obama spoke at Suntory Hall as part of a visit to Japan, Singapore, China, and South Korea. He made this presentation.
Congressional Research Service, “U.S.-Funded Assistance Programs in China,” April 24, 2009
Thomas Lum wrote this report.
China's Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean
The first ever policy paper on Latin America and the Caribbean region launched by the Chinese government.
Congressional Research Service, “China’s Foreign Aid Activities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia,” February 25, 2009
This Congressional Research Service report was prepared by Thomas Lum, Hannah Fischer, Julissa Gomez-Granger, and Anne Leland. It draws on work at New York University.
U.S. Democratic and Republican Party Platforms and China, 2008
Excerpts from the official party platforms. Compiled by the USC U.S.-China Institute.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China's Expanding Global Influence - Foreign Policy Goals, Practices, and Tools," March 18, 2008
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on March 18, 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. Sec. of State Condoleeza Rice, Beijing Press Conference, Feb. 26, 2008
MR. MCCORMACK: We got half an hour. And let's get right into your questions.
SECRETARY RICE: Dive right in.
Clements, Wellington Koo: China (Makers of the Modern World), 2008.
Yongjin Zhang reviews the book for H-Diplo.
U.S. Department of State, "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume XVIII"
The U.S. Dept of State Office of the Historian's "Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS)" series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity.
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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?