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.
Southeast Asia
Comparing U.S. & China Trade in Southeast Asia
We look at how reliant Southeast Asian nations are on trade with China and with the U.S. China is the top trading partner for all, but the U.S. Is a key export market for many.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing on China's Relations with Southeast Asia," May 13, 2015
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 13, 2015. 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.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China and the Evolving Security Dynamics in East Asia (Webcast)," March 13, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on March 13, 2014. 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.
Chuck Hagel, “Speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue,” June 1, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore. The Secretary discussed regional issues, with particular attention to the rebalancing of U.S. forces and America’s relationship with China.
Congressional Research Service, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries: Comparative Trade and Economic Analysis, May 30, 2012
This CRS report is by Brock R. Williams. The creation of the TPP trade alliance was first proposed in 2005. The U.S. joined the discussions in 2008.
Macri, Clash of Empires in South China: The Allied Nations' Proxy War with Japan, 1935-1941, 2012
Eric Setzekorn review the book for H-Asia, July 2013.
Secretary Clinton's Remarks from the Historical Conference on the American Experience in Southeast Asia September 29, 2010
From the East Auditorium, George C. Marshall Conference Center in Washington, DC
2009 Human Rights Report: Laos March 11, 2010
This report is produced annually by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
2009 Human Rights Report: Malaysia March 11, 2010
This report is produced annually by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
2009 Human Rights Report: Philippines March 11, 2010
This report is produced annually by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
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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?