Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at the Japanese American National Museum, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This workshop will include a guided tour of the beloved exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, slated to close permanently in January 2025. Following the tour, learn strategies for engaging students in the primary source artifacts, images, and documents found in JANM’s vast collection and discover classroom-ready resources to support teaching and learning about the Japanese American experience.
Culture
The Chinese Garden as a Teaching Tool, a USCI Workshop for Educators
September 30, 2024
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.
Video: From Netflix to iQiyi: As the World Turns, Serial Dramas in Virtual Circulation
March 22, 2024
Ying Zhu, the professor in the Academy of Film at Hong Kong Baptist University, discussed the evolution of serial narrative storytelling and its dynamic relationship with streaming services in the U.S. and China.
Happy Year of The Dragon! 祝您龙年快乐！
February 7, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Passings, 2023
January 15, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Video: Lisa Hanson on China's Gaming Giants Going Global
October 20, 2023
Tencent, NetEase and other successful Chinese video game companies are aiming to expand and deepen their reach in overseas markets. They've enjoyed success, but some less well-known firms such as MiHoYo earn the bulk of their revenues abroad. Lisa Cosmas Hanson, CEO of Niko Partners, analyzes the hurdles Chinese firms confront and discusses the strategies they use. Are they succeeding?
NIMBY laws and U.S.-China Relations
September 1, 2023
A number of states have enacted laws prohibiting Chinese and others from “countries of concern” from purchasing homes or land.
U.S.-China Institute Executive Committee, 2022-2024
August 29, 2023
Our executive committee is drawn from across the university and helps to determine institute priorities and programs.
Genshin's Global Impact
August 25, 2023
Genshin Impact: Charting a Global Gaming Phenomenon and Chinese Dominance
Learning beyond school
August 21, 2023
Is China's education system meeting the needs of its people and the nation?
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October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024
Please join us for the Grad Mixer! Hosted by USC Annenberg Office of International Affairs, Enjoy food, drink and conversation with fellow students across USC Annenberg. Graduate students from any field are welcome to join, so it is a great opportunity to meet fellow students with IR/foreign policy-related research topics and interests.
RSVP link: https://forms.gle/1zer188RE9dCS6Ho6
Events
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
Hosted by USC Annenberg Office of International Affairs, enjoy food, drink and conversation with fellow international students.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 4:00pm
Join us for an in-person conversation on Thursday, November 7th at 4pm with author David M. Lampton as he discusses his new book, Living U.S.-China Relations: From Cold War to Cold War. The book examines the history of U.S.-China relations across eight U.S. presidential administrations.