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.
Culture
The Tiger Leading the Dragon: How Taiwan Propelled China's Economic Rise
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a conversation with Shelley Rigger about her new book, which traces the development of the cross-Taiwan Strait economic relationship and explores how Taiwanese firms and individuals transformed Chinese business practices.
45 Years of the Shanghai Communiqué
The National Committee on US-China Relations will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Communiqué on February 21, 2017 in New York City.
New Media and Civil Society in China: A Roundtable Discussion on the Political Impact of the Internet
Join the roundtable discussion on the impact of the Internet has on Chinese society and politics.
Pan-Asian Music Festival - Chinese New Year Concert
The Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra from China, the Stanford Chinese Music Ensemble, and the California Youth Chinese Symphony join together in a
Above the Fold
Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami presents the work of nine renowned artists working in six different countries and ranging in age from 29 to 71. These artists—Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine (Canada/USA), Vincent Floderer (France), Miri Golan (Israel), Paul Jackson (UK/Israel), Robert J. Lang (USA), Yuko Nishimura (Japan), Richard Sweeney (UK), and Jiangmei Wu (China/USA)—have been pushing the boundaries of origami to elevate what was once considered a children’s craft into a sophisticated global art form. Each work, created specifically for this touring exhibition, presents a unique perspective on contemporary social, political, and aesthetic ideas.
Kinky: Ancient Chinese and Japanese Erotic Images
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria presents an exhibit on ancient Chinese and Japanese erotic images.
"My Beijing Birthday" - Screening and Discussion
Asia Society presents the screening of comedy "My Beijing Birthday" followed with a discussion with filmmaker Howie Snyder.
Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture
Join Annelise Heinz, Assistant Professor of History from the University of Oregon for her lecture on Mahjong and the making of modern American culture.
Red: Ming Dynasty/Mark Rothko
The Freer | Sackler Gallery is currently hosting the exhibition, "Red: Ming Dynasty/Mark Rothko."
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Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
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?