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
University Faculty, “Memoradum for President-Elect Nixon on U.S. Relations with China,” November 6, 1968
November 6, 1968
This document came to light when John Rousselot (R-Los Angeles, California) had it placed into the Congressional Record on August 6, 1971, with a month of President Nixon announcing that he would go to China. Rousselot served in the House of Representatives 1961-63 (CA-25) and 1970-83 (CA-25 and then CA-26).
CIA, Mao's Cultural Revolution - Origins and Development, Oct. 6, 1967
October 6, 1967
In the midst of China's Cultural Revolution, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency prepared a report on the forces leading to the launch of the Cultural Revolution and its first year. It was written by Philip L. Bridgham. This report was declassified in 2007 (40 years after its preparation). Bridgham published a versions of this in The China Quarterly.
Pravda, The Anti-Soviet Policy of Communist China, Feb. 16, 1967
February 16, 1967
The article outlines foreign policy issues during 1967.
Foreword to the Second Edition of The Quotations of Chairman Mao, 1966
December 16, 1966
Foreword to the Second Edition of The Quotations of Chairman Mao -- Lin Biao
Mao Zedong, "China Will Take a Giant Stride Forward," 1964
December 13, 1964
Mao Zedong, "China Will Take a Giant Stride Forward" December 13, 1964
The Atomic Bomb, Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China, October 16, 1964
October 16, 1964
Remarks from the People's Republic of China after a successful atomic bomb test.
Tonkin Gulf Resolution, August 7, 1964
January 7, 1964
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution is of historical significance because it gave U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson authorization, without a formal declaration of war by Congress, for the use of conventional military force in Southeast Asia. Specifically, the resolution authorized the President to do whatever necessary in order to assist "any member or protocol state of the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty." This included involving armed forces.
Mao Zedong, Statement Supporting the American Negroes In Their Just Struggle Against Racial Discrimination by U.S. Imperialism, August 8, 1963.
August 8, 1963
Mao Zedong made this statement in 1963. Peking Review published it in 1966. This statement was three weeks ahead of the March on Washington, which included Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech. Mao refers to Robert Williams. Williams made it to China and, on National Day 1966, he spoke to a Tiananmen audience with Mao at his side.
Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of China 1954
December 2, 1954
Signed at Washington 2 December 1954
Entered into Force 3 March 1955 by the exchange of instruments of ratification at Taipei
Terminated by the United States of America 1980
United States - Chinese Joint Statement December 1, 1954
December 1, 1954
A 1954 security pact between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
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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?