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
Global Exchange Program 2008: "Lost Angels" by Liu Chang and Junior C/S
June 20, 2012
A short documentary produced in collaboration between one student from USC and one from the Communication University of China.
Global Exchange Program 2008: "Underwater Neverland" by Ren Ziming and Steven Deichen
June 20, 2012
A short documentary produced in collaboration between one student from USC and one from the Communication University of China.
U.S. Department of State, "2012 Trafficking in Persons Report," June 2012
June 1, 2012
The U.S. Dept of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons releases an annual report.
Fall 2012 NO-COST USC/NCTA "East Asia since 1800" Seminar in Pasadena (Closed for Enrollment)
June 1, 2012
Professional development opportunity open to interested K-12 educators
Economic Growth in China Has Not Meant Greater Life Satisfaction For Chinese People
May 14, 2012
Study of last two decades shows growing happiness gap between wealthy Chinese and the poorest, reflecting rising unemployment and deteriorating safety net.
Congressional Research Service, U.S. Assistance Programs in China, May 11, 2012
May 11, 2012
CRS report written by Thomas Lum.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: Assessing China's Efforts to Become an “Innovation Society” – A Progress Report," May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 10, 2012. 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.
Demand for luxury goods grows in China
May 4, 2012
Andrew Wu, president of the LVMH Group in greater China, spoke about the evolution of that country’s consumer culture at an event co-hosted by the USC Marshall School of Business and the USC Roski School of Fine Arts at Seeley G. Mudd Hall on April 23.
Remarks at the Opening of the Third Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE), May 3, 2012
May 3, 2012
On May 3, 2012, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine gave the opening remarks for the Third Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). She spoke on the importance of US-China relations and cooperation as a means to mutual achievement.
Teaching About Asia: May 2012
May 1, 2012
U.S.-China Institute's monthly newsletter for K-12 educators.
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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?