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
Shaolin Temple and the 21st Century
Shaolin Monks visit USC for a martial arts demonstration and a short presentation on the challenges of bringing the temple and its teachings to 21st century audiences.
USCI's look at "The Future of U.S. - China Relations"
International conference launches new USC institute focusing on U.S. – China relations
A Profile of the Chinese Aged Population: Results from 2000 and 2006 National Surveys
Visitors from the China National Committee on Aging (CNCA) will discuss the current profile of the older population in China using results from two national studies.
Freeman Foundation Funds USC Institute
Grants for the U.S-China Institute will provide California teachers with background on the cultures of East Asia.
Exploring Khan's Legacy on Women
USC's Bettine Birge receives a Mellon Fellowship to support her studies of how the Mongolian conquest changed the rights of Chinese women.
China's Effective Soft Power Offensive
Joshua Kurlantzick argues that China has managed to dramatically change its image in the world through clever and steady use of investment, aid, participation in multilateral organizations, and other means.
USC Partners With Peking University
The institutions will develop graduate professional education and expand interdisciplinary pursuits.
Shanghai Museum Salutes Qingyun Ma
Acclaimed architect Rem Koolhaas is among the international VIPs who attend a Chinese reception honoring the newly appointed USC School of Architecture dean.
Mller, Representing History in Chinese Media: The TV Drama "Zou Xiang Gonghe" (Towards the Republic), 2007.
Thoralf Klein reviews the book for H-Net, November 2008.
2007 China Media Yearbook & Directory, 2007
James F. Paradise reviews the publication for AsiaMedia.
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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?