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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President Obama meets with the Dalai Lama, February 18, 2010
Statement from the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2009 – China, October 26, 2009
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, "Fifty Years of Democratic Reform in Tibet", March 2, 2009
The Information Office of the State Council summarizes reforms made in Tibet.
Stewart, Journeys to Empire-- Enlightenment, Imperialism, and the British Encounter with Tibet, 1774-1904, 2009
This book by Gordon Stewart was reviewed by David Templeman and is republished here under Creative Commons license.
Xinhua News Agency, "On the 'Memorandum' of the Dalai clique," November 21, 2008
This is a detailed response to the memorandum released by the Dalai Lama's representatives on November 16, 2008.
Tibetan Government in Exile, "Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy," November 16, 2008
Statement issued by the India-based leaders of the exile community on November 16, 2008.
U.S. Congressional–Executive Commission on China, "Annual Report 2008," October 31, 2008
The Congressional-Executive Commission offers its annual report on human rights in China and current affairs in regards to rule of law.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2008 – China, September 19, 2008
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
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