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.
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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: Stability in China: Lessons from Tiananmen and Implications for the Untied States (Webcast)," May 15, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 15, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, Annual Reporting Conditions Survey, May 2014
The FCCC surveys members about difficulties associated with reporting on China.
Daniel Lynch
Daniel Lynch, Professor of International Relations at USC, discusses points raised by President Ma Ying-jeou during his video conference speech on April 9, 2014.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chinese People But Were Afraid to Ask
USC International Artist Fellow Fei Kayser's script was selected to be performed at the Pasadena Playhouse.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission , "Hearing: U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation: Status, Challenges, and Opportunities (Webcast)," April 25, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on April 25, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: China's Environmental Crisis," April 25, 2014
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "China's Environmental Crisis", to assess China's current environmental state, and to describe China's history of pollution, the cost of environmental damage, citizen outrage, and what is being done to fix it. The piece was written by Beina Xu.
Teaching about Tiananmen Square
Please join us for a special workshop for educators on the 25th anniversary of the pro-democracy demonstrations and their violent suppression.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China's Healthcare Sector, Drug Safety, and the U.S.-China Trade in Medical Products," April 4, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on April 4, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
USC Architecture Students Create Unique Mao Jackets in "Truth in Making, An Architectural Inquiry"
USC Architecture's 5th year students created unique Mao style jackets using unexpected materials as part of their studio assignment
PRC State Council, Human Rights Record of the United States in 2013, February 28, 2014
China's Information Office of the State Council published a report titled "The Human Rights Record of the United States in 2012".
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?