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.
Politics
Mao Zedong meets Richard Nixon, February 21, 1972
Declassified transcript of the Beijing meeting between China's leader and America's. It took place in Chairman Mao's living quarters.
Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong "Memorandum of Conversation," February 21, 1972, 2:50-3:55pm
President Nixon spoke with Chinese leaders at Chairman Mao's residence in Beijing.
Richard Nixon, Press Conference on the Trip to China, February 10, 1972
Held at the White House. This was Richard Nixon's 22nd press conference. In addition to discussing the trip to China, there were questions raised concerning the war in Vietnam, the frequency of the president's news conferences, recognition of Bangladesh, and other matters.
Richard Nixon, "The Journey to Peking," from the Third Annual Report to the Congress on U.S. Foreign Policy, February 9, 1972
Part of a larger report on U.S. foreign policy. The report was delivered to Congress only days before Nixon left for China.
Statement on our National Fate by the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 1971
December 19, 1971 Taiwan's Presbyterian Church provides a statement on the ROC's "national fate".
United Nations Admits the People's Republic of China, October 25, 1971
The UN General Assembly expelled Taiwan and admitted the PRC.
Resolution on the Restoration of the Lawful Rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations, 1971
In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly voted to recognize the Beijing-based government of the People’s Republic of China as the lawful representatives of China. The vote was 76 in favor, 35 opposed, with 17 abstaining.
Henry Kissinger and Huang Zhen, "Meeting in Paris," August 16, 1971
National Security Adviser Kissinger met with Huang Zhen, China's Ambassador to France. Winston Lord prepared this memorandum which was approved by Kissinger on August 28.
Richard Nixon announces he will visit China, July 15, 1971
The President explained that National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger had been meeting with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and that it had been agreed that the President would now go to China.
Richard Nixon, Release of Second Annual Foreign Policy Report, February 25, 1971
This is text from President Richard Nixon's radio address on February 25, 1971. He spoke on the release of his second annual foreign policy report to Congress.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?