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
Social Emotions in US and China: A Comparison with combined social science and neuroscience approaches
September 18, 2008
Yang Xiaofei examines cultural influences on social emotions in China and the U.S.
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.
The Health and Well-Being of the Elderly in China: Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)-Pilot
September 18, 2008
Shuyang Sheng seeks to identify how health affects the behaviors of labor force participation, retirement and savings of the elderly.
41 Trojan Athletes are Competing in Beijing
August 12, 2008
Another 10 Trojans, including a two-time Olympian for China, are serving as coaches.
Will the Olympics Change China?
August 7, 2008
USCI Executive Committee member, Daniel Lynch, discusses in the Far Eastern Economic Review how the Beijing Olympics will, or will not, facilitate political change in China.
Congressional Research Service, "China's Economy and the Beijing Olympics," August 6, 2008
August 6, 2008
China will host the 2008 Olympic Summer Games from August 8 to 24, 2008.
America’s Soft Power is Still Supreme in Asia
June 19, 2008
New survey evaluates American and Chinese soft power in five arenas: political, cultural, diplomatic, economic, and human capital
Gary Locke, "Address at the Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair," 2008
May 17, 2008
Gary Locke was governor of Washington, 1997-2005, the first Chinese American elected to a governorship. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to be Secretary of Commerce on Feb. 25, 2009.
USC Global Fellows Heading to China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
May 8, 2008
Twenty-three USC students from eight different schools will complete a variety of fellowships in summer 2008.
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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?