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
Jason Xia on "Top Secret" in China
Video of a presentation at the USC U.S.-China Institute symposium on the play that recently toured China and the role of the Chinese press.
Stanley Rosen on the 2012 Taiwan Election: Advertising
Video of a presentation made at the USC U.S.-China Institute symposium on Taiwan's January 14, 2012 election.
Philip Seib on 'Intellectual Containment and U.S.-China Relations'
USC specialist argues for utilizing U.S. soft power and public diplomacy to contain China.
Baizhu Chen on "The Real Reason the U.S. Doesn't Make iPhones: We Wouldn't Want To"
Baizhu Chen, a professor of clinical finance and business economics at USC Marshall School of Business, argues against implications that China took American manufacturing jobs.
Zheng Wang, Never Forget National Humiliation, 2012
Zachary Fredman reviews the book for H-Diplo, December 2012.
Gu, A Cultural History of the Chinese Language, 2012
Richard V. Simmons reviews the book for H-Asia, January 2013.
Wang, Never Forget National Humiliation: History Memory in Chinese Politics and Foreign Relations, 2012
Zheng Wang's book was reviewed by Zachary Fredman for H-Diplo in December 2012 and is included here via Creative Commons license.
Matray, ed., Northeast Asia and the Legacy of Harry S Truman - Japan, China, and the Two Koreas, 2012
James I. Matray, ed.'s book was reviewed by Luke Griffith for H-War and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Silbey, The Boxer Rebellion and the Great Game in China, 2012
Jay Carter reviewed this book for H-War, October 2012.
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