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
A review of three books covering Chinese in Latin America
Delgado, Lai, Tan, and Schiavone Camacho, Chinese in Latin America, especially Mexico, 2010 and 2012 Two books on Chinese in Mexico and on Chinese in Latin America were reviewed by Dorothea A. L. Martin for the H-Soz-u-Kult discussion list in December 2013. It is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2012 – China
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012 Opening Remarks: Dean Ernest Wilson III
Dean Ernest Wilson III of the USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism makes opening remarks at the 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference.
10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference: Social Media, Digital Entertainment, Governance & Social Movements
CIRC10 examined trends and themes exploring the ways in which the Internet and other technologies interact with Chinese cultural and social life. Hosted by USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism.
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012: Duncan Clark
Speaker at 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference on "Rising Influence of Microblogs.”
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012: Jing Zhao
Presenter at 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference. The title of the poster presentation is "A Study of Transnational Entertainment Spheres in Chinese Cyberspace.”
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012: Qi Gu
Speaker at 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference on "Sensitive Words vs. Anti Sensitive Words in China’s Online Discourse: A Semiotic Resistance.”
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012: Gianluigi Negro
Presenter at 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference. This title of the poster presentation is "Discovering Miss Puff, an example of economic and cultural success within the context of the Chinese Videosharing service.”
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012: Shaojing Sun
Speaker at 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference. The title of the presentation is "Why Grassroots Stars Shine: Examining Social Media Audiences’ Motives And Involvement.”
Chinese Internet Research Conference 2012: Elisa Oreglia
Speaker at 10th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference. The title of the presentation is "The Sent Down Internet: Going Online in Rural China.”
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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?