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
Chinese language study is rising fast
Congressional Research Service, “Human Rights in China: Trends and Policy Implications,” July 13, 2009
This CRS report was prepared by Thomas Lum (specialist in Asian Affairs) and Hannah Fischer (Information Research Specialist).
Talking Points, June 17 - July 1, 2009
This week's Talking Points looks at basketball in the U.S. and in China and as always provides information about China-centered events, exhibitions, and screenings across North America.
Congressional Research Service, “Human Rights in China: Trends and Policy Implications,” June 12, 2009
This CRS report was prepared by Thomas Lum (specialist in Asian Affairs) and Hannah Fischer (Information Research Specialist).
Stanley Rosen on China’s Youth
USC political scientist speaks at Brookings Institution symposium on China’s angry youth.
Politicizing Consumer Culture: Advertising’s Appropriation of Political Ideology in China’s Social Transition (June 3, 2008)
Authors Xin Zhao (University of Hawaii at Manoa) and Russell W. Belk (York University, Toronto)examine advertisements in China and how they reflect the nation's political and social transition. The study was published in the Journal for Consumer Research.
National Bureau of Statistics of China, "Statistical Communiqué on Labor and Social Security Development in 2008", May 22, 2009
A summary and review of statistical data on Chinese economy and society for 2008.
USC Global Fellows Heading to China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Twenty-four USC students from six different schools will complete a variety of fellowships in summer 2009.
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Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Events
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?