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
Baas, Smile of the Buddha: Eastern Philosophy and Western Art from Monet to Today, 2005.
January 1, 2005
Gail Chin reviews the book for H-Buddhism, February 2007, credit H-Asia.
Tsu, Failure, Nationalism, and Literature: The Making of Modern Chinese Identity, 1895-1937, 2005
January 1, 2005
James Leibold reviews the book for H-Nationalism, December 2008.
Atwill, The Chinese Sultanate: Islam, Ethnicity, and the Panthay Rebellion in Southwest China, 1856-1873, 2005
January 1, 2005
Eva Goldschmidt reviews the book for H-War.
Chandler, Establishing a Pure Land on Earth: The Foguang Buddhist Perspective on Modernization and Globalization, 2004.
December 31, 2004
Alexander Soucy reviews the book for H-Buddhism, August 2005.
Donald, Little Friends: Children's Film and Media Culture in China, 2005
December 31, 2004
Ilana Nash reviews the book for H-Childhood,July 2006,credit H-Asia.
Growing the U.S.-China Economic Relationship: The Contribution of Food and Agriculture, 2004
October 19, 2004
Alan Larson, who is under Secretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affair, talked to the students and faculty of Beijing University about the importance of the relationship between US-China and food and agriculture.
China Honors Professor’s Elder Efforts
October 12, 2004
USC researcher Iris Chi – a 'force in the development of social work in China' – earns a coveted award for her work with older adults in Hong Kong.
U.S. Congressional–Executive Commission on China, "Annual Report 2004," October 5, 2004
October 5, 2004
The Congressional-Executive Commission offers its annual report on human rights in China and current affairs in regards to rule of law.
Acting on a Chance Encounter
August 18, 2004
Inspired by brief meeting in China, a USC alumna creates a fund for international study. The $500,000 gift will provide scholarships for foreign students coming to USC and Trojans who want to study abroad.
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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?