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
Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging U.S.-China Rivalry wtih Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies at the George Washington University will host Dr. Lyle J. Goldstein of the U.S. Naval War College for a public talk.
The Peonies of Luoyang: Images of the Literati Garden
Professor Kenneth J. Hammond with the Department of History at New Mexico State University will host a talk on Peonies.
China's Climate Change Challenge
Dr. Xuedu Lu, Advisor on Climate Change at the Asian Development Bank, will discuss China's actions to mitigate climate change today, the future outlook of such policies, and its implications for international efforts.
The Changing Landscape of Environmental Public Participation and Protest in China
The Wilson Center China Environment Forum presents a talk with Wu Fengshi and Judith Shapiro on public participation and protest in regards to the environment in China.
Forced Competition And Existential Comparisonism - A Conversation By Xiang Biao 项飙 (April 14th, 2023)
Join the discussion! In this conversation, participants are invited to share personal experiences and observations. Xiang will start the conversation by providing a brief history about examination in China.
CCCI: Access to Elite Education, Wage Premium and Social Mobilty: The Truth and Illusion of China's College Entrance Exam
The Cornell Contemporary China Initiative Lecture Series, featuring interdisciplinary talks by scholars on issues in China today, runs every Monday this semester. This talk will be presented by Professor Ruixue Jia, Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Global Policy & Strategy, UC San Diego
Institute of Transportation Studies Friday Seminar: Transportation, Environment, and Energy Systems — Are We Doing the Right Thing, and Doing it Right?
H. Olver Gao, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University speaks about transportation, environment, and energy systems.
Lancang-Mekong River Hydro-politics: China’s Role and Response
Dr. Zhifei Li's lecture will identify Chinese water diplomacy strategy based on finding common interests among river basin countries and sharing interests through the establishment of new mechanisms for cooperative governance.
An Evening with Director Ke Chin-Yuan featuring screenings of BLACK and TAKE MY BREATH AWAY
The USC East Asian Studies Center Taiwanese Documentary Series and the USC School of Cinematic Arts invite you and a guest to attend "An Evening with Director Ke Chin-Yuan featuring screenings of Black and Take My Breath Away". Q&A to follow with DIRECTOR KE CHIN-YUAN, Moderated by Stanley Rosen, Professor of Political Science, USC; Translation by Katherine Chu, MA EAAS and PhD POIR, USC.
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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?