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
Mahnken and Blumenthal, eds., Strategy in Asia - The Past, Present, and Future of Regional Security (October 15, 2014)
February 15, 2015
Thomas G. Mahnken and Dan Blumenthal, eds.'s book was reviewed by Richard Fisher for H-Diplo and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Field, ed. and trans., Mu Shiying - China's Lost Modernist (January 7, 2014)
February 11, 2015
Christopher Rosenmeier reviews the book for H-Asia.
South Korean delegation meets with USCI specialists
February 9, 2015
Group seeks insights on Chinese priorities and on American policies in the region.
Hollywood sets out to claim a film foothold in China
February 9, 2015
Two USC professors explain what it will take for U.S. moviemakers to break into China — the second largest cinematic market in the world
Kiely, The Compelling Ideal - thought Reform and the Prison in China, 1901-1956 (January 1, 2014)
February 7, 2015
Jan Kiely book was reviewed by Emily Whewell for H-Asia and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Best of 2014: Mandopop Music Videos
February 4, 2015
Check out the top five Chinese and Taiwanese music videos that had collected the most views on YouTube in 2014.
US-China Exchange website
January 27, 2015
Our new US-China Exchange website offers a unique database of past and present exchange programs. It is the go-to reference for all those interested in U.S.-China affairs and, especially, for those eager to link up with standard-bearers in U.S.-China exchanges and to learn from the best practices of others.
Suchenski, Hou Hsiao-Hsien (August 4, 2014)
January 26, 2015
Richard I. Suchenski's book was reviewed by Xiao Liu for H-Asia and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Video: Sam Crane on Teaching Confucius in China
January 15, 2015
Sam Crane (Williams College) discusses the limits of the Confucian revival in China.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2014 – China
January 1, 2015
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
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February 7, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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?