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.
Environment
Alternative Energy in China
The China Institute in New York City will host a panel discussion on alternative energy in China.
The Evolution of Millet Agriculture in North China
Robert Bettinger gives a talk on the appearance of millet agriculture in North China around 8000 B.P.
Pacific Cities Green Transportation Conference: Mobility, Livability, and Economic Growth: Sustainability Lessons from the Pacific Rims
The Pacific Cities Sustainability Initiative presents a conference exploring California's sustainability policies to its counterparts in the Pacific Rim.
Discussion: Plastic China
Documentaries from the Front Lines of China's Environmental Crisis- Part of the film series "Waking the Green Tiger: Documentaries from the Front Lines of China's Environmental Crisis"
The Road Ahead: The First Green Long March
A screening of "The Road Ahead: The First Green Long March"
Sixth Annual SAIS Asia Conference
In the aftermath of the U.S. Presidential election, the 2017 SAIS Asia Conference will evaluate the progress of Washington’s Asia rebalance policy to date, and explore the ways in which the new administration will engage with Asia.
Game Change in the Asia-Pacific: The South China Sea and TPP
The Kissinger Institute on China and the United States presents a talk with Takashi Terada.
The Greening of Chinese Literature: Shanshui Aesthetics and the Environmental Crisis
The University of Oregon presents a talk by Andrea Riemenschnitter, Chair Professor of Modern Chinese Language and Literature and Co-Director of the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies at the University of Zurich, on green Chinese literature.
LRCCS Noon Lecture Series ~ Land and the Chinese Economy: The Politics of Economic Management
The University of Michigan's Center for Chinese Studies hosts a talk with Meg Rithmire over land management.
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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?