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
Wheeler, The Role of American NGOs in China's Modernization - Invited Influence (Nov 27, 2012)
August 22, 2015
Norton Wheeler's book was reviewed by Zachary Fredman for H-Diplo and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Kinkley, Visions of Dystopia in China's New Historical Novels (November 18, 2014)
August 10, 2015
Jeffrey C. Kinkley's book was reviewed by Nathaniel Isaacson for H-Net Reviews and is published here under Creative Commons license.
U.S. Department of State, "2015 Trafficking in Persons Report," July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
The U.S. Dept of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons releases an annual report.
Chen, Comparative Study of Child Soldiering on the Myanmar-China Border (2014)
July 27, 2015
Kai Chen's book was reviewed by Jane Ferguson for H-Asia and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Video: Lu Ye examines Shanghai's promotional videos
July 17, 2015
This presentation draws on in-depth interviews in Shanghai to explore how local audiences understand visual expressions of their urban culture, and how their personal experiences shape what people take away from these images of the city.
McGuire, Living Karma - the Religious Practices of Ouyi Zhixu (January 1, 2014)
July 6, 2015
Beverley Foulks McGuire's book was reviewed by Daniela Campo for H-Net Reviews and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Leta Hong Fincher discusses her book "Leftover Women"
June 19, 2015
Leta Hong Fincher discusses her book, debunks the popular myth that women have fared well as a result of post-socialist China's economic reforms and breakneck growth. Laying out the structural discrimination against women in China will speak to broader problems with China's economy, politics, and development.
Gruzinski, The Eagle and the Dragon - Globalization and European Dreams of Conquest in China and America in the Sixteenth Century (December, 2014)
June 11, 2015
Serge Gruzinski's book was reviewed by Ryan Holroyd for H-War and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: Religion in China," June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "Religion in China", to explain the freedom and regulation of religion in China, Atheism and the Chinese Communist Party, Christian state-sanctioned and house churches, Islam and Uighurs in Xinjiang, Chinese Buddhism and Folk Religions, Tibetan Buddhism, Banned Religious Groups, and China's religious revival. The piece was written by Eleanor Albert.
Hayton, The South China Sea - The Struggle for Power in Asia (2014)
June 4, 2015
Bill Hayton's book was reviewed by Jeremi Suri for H-Asia and is published here under Creative Commons license.
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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?