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
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.
Living and learning in a new culture
December 16, 2014
While pursuing studies relevant to their majors, three undergraduates will improve their foreign language skills.
KUSC covers Schoenfeld String Competition in China
December 16, 2014
Gail Eichenthal reports on the annual Alice & Eleonore Schoenfeld event for gifted musicians.
USC Price international projects venture to new shores
December 16, 2014
Master’s students travel to Ireland and China for projects on planning and cross-border cooperation.
These athletes row to the beat of a different drum
December 16, 2014
USC Viterbi students compete in a traditional Chinese sport testing their timing and teamwork.
USC Price PhD student named emerging scholar in public affairs
December 16, 2014
The award recognizes Weijie Wang’s research of neighborhood governance.
Harry Harding, George Washington University
December 3, 2014
Professor Harry Harding provided the keynote address at "History and China’s Foreign Relations: The Achievements and Contradictions of American Scholarship" Conference, Feb. 17, 2008 at USC.
Documenting the Global City 2006: "Unsung Hero" by BT Jackson and Yuan Ye
December 3, 2014
This is a short documentary on Los Angeles produced by one student from USC and one from the Communication University of China. The students were part of the first collaboration in summer 2006 to "Document the Global City." USC Cinema faculty Mark Harris and Marsha Kinder led this first group. This effort yielded a multi-year exchange that continues and is supported by the two schools, Mr. Stephen Lesser, and the USC U.S.-China Institute.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: Democracy in Hong Kong," December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "Democracy in Hong Kong", to explain the context behind Hong Kong's calls for democracy and how demonstrations, especially those similar to the ones in 2014, will affect relations with Beijing. The piece was written by Eleanor Albert.
Spring 2012 "East Asia since 1800" Seminar at UTLA
December 3, 2014
Professional development opportunity open to interested K-12 educators
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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?