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.
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China and International Relations Graduate Student Workshop
The University of Pennsylvania Center for the Study of Contemporary China will host a graduate research workshop on China and International Relations. Hyun-Binn Cho, a Ph.D. Candidate from the Political Science Department, will organize the event with the help of Brian C. Chao and Chris Liu.
A Conversation on ecopoetry in Southwest China and Northest India
The Institute for Chinese Studies at the Ohio State University presents a talk on ecopoetry in Southwest China and Northest India as part of the "China at a Crossroads" Lecture Series.
NGOs for a Greener China: Reports from the Field
Columbia University's China Climate Fellow Michael Davidson, will speak about China's environmental issues.
A Beijing Olympics Primer: Place, Performance, and Performative Space
A symposium that assesses China's historical moment in Beijing from three perspectives: the rapidly evolving cityscape, environmental dynamics, and, in the context of a changing society, traditional attitudes and values relating to self, body, and performance.
Thomas E. Moran, "Translating China’s Last Romantic: On 'Things on Earth,' '1998: 24 Solar Terms,' and Other Essays by Wei An"
Ohio State University Institute for Chinese Studies presents a talk by Thomas E. Moran on his work translating essays by Wei An.
China's Wastelands: How the World's Trash (Including Yours) Ends Up in China's Rivers
USC's Joshua Goldstein looks at recycling in China.
Chinese Earthquakes: Representations and Ramifications
Duke University's Pacific Studies Institute presents multiple experts on the Representations and Ramifications of Chinese Earthquakes.
Anyuan: Mining China's Revolutionary Tradition
University of Pennsylvania presents Elizabeth Perry.
Meltdown: The Impact of Climate Change on the Tibetan Plateau (with live video webcast)
Asia Society presents a one-day conference on the impact of rising global temperature on the Tibetan plateau.
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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?