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
Video: Thomas Christensen on "Shaping China's Choices"
October 23, 2008
Professor Thomas Christensen's (Princeton University) keynote address at the USCI "Making of U.S.-China Policy" conference at USC on October 13, 2008.
Sights Set on Higher Ed in China
October 13, 2008
A daylong conference will bring together global leaders to assess the future of Chinese higher education.
China's Growing International Clout: Part 5 of the Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
Progress on major issues from slowing climate change and halting the proliferation of nuclear weapons to protecting intellectual property rights all require U.S.-China cooperation. China's rapid economic rise has made it an increasingly important actor in diverse international arenas. The fifth segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China relations and the 2008 election looks at these issues.
Election ’08 and the Challenge of China - USCI Documentary
October 6, 2008
The U.S.-China relationship is complicated and is vital for both countries and the world. Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
New Globalization and Cultural Industry in China
September 19, 2008
Katherine Chu investigates how Chinese state and film industry actors have responded to the perceived opportunities and challenges of globalization.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2008 – China, September 19, 2008
September 19, 2008
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
China's Revival of Confucianism
September 18, 2008
Joy Lam investigates the social context that enables the revival of Confucianism in China and its social and political implications.
Property Rights, Land Speculation, and Urban Sprawl: A Comparative Study of U.S. and China
September 18, 2008
Pengyu Zhu investigates the impact of the different property rights regimes in the U.S. and China on urban sprawl.
Pages
Featured Articles
February 7, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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?