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.
Perceptions
The Tangled Dynamics of Independent Filmmaking in China: Memory, Identity, and Protest
The Columbia University Weatherhead East Asian Institute presents a lecture by Paul G. Pickowicz, Distinguished Professor of History and Chinese Studies, University of California, San Diego.
Assignment China: Tiananmen Square - A Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Thirty years ago this spring, China faced a dramatic turning point in its modern history – the Tiananmen Square protests for political reform, and
Chinese Film Classics and Hollywood Resonances
Join Professor Christopher Rea from the University of British Columbia on his talk about Chinese Film Classics and Hollywood Resonances.
The U.S. and China in the Era of Donald Trump
The Stanford Center for East Asian Studies will host the event, The U.S. and China in the Era of Donald Trump.
Pandemic panic: The surging violence against Asian Americans
Panelists will focus on the Asian American identity, the media portrayal of anti-Asian hate crimes, and how others can help support the community.
LRCCS Film Series | Four Songs of "Exile": Independent Chinese Filmmakers Far From Home
The University of Michigan Center for Chinese Studies presents a film series by three independent Chinese filmmakers: Ying Liang, Wang Wo, and Cui Zi' en.
Guan Xinbing ‘Officials’ Heartache’: Depression, Bureaucracy, and Therapeutic Governance in China
This talk addresses the Chinese phenomenon of guan xinbing “officials’ heartache,” with particular emphasis on the media’s representations of “officials’ suicides” since 2009.
Collaboration or Catastrophe: Leadership and Reputational Security Today
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for an online discussion with Nick Cull to look at the impact of the Covid 19 crisis on the battle of images between the United States and China.
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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?