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
A Time of Uncertainty in US-Taiwan-China Relations
September 10, 2018
The Grassroots Diplomacy Council and the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a symposium on the relationships of Taiwan, China, and the United States.
USC and China in the News - July and August, 2018
July 16, 2018
China-related news involving USC research, faculty, students and organizations.
White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, Chinese Economic Aggression Threaten US Intellectual Property, June 2018
June 1, 2018
Peter Navarro is the director of this White House office. A summary follows. The full report is available at the link below.
Bill Bikales: China - Mongolia Relations, trends and recent developments
May 8, 2018
A response to Morris Rossabi's discussion of China and Mongolia ties.
Video: William Overholt Looks at China's Path Forward
April 23, 2018
William Overholt argues that as China reaches a threshold where success has eliminated the conditions that enabled miraculous growth, Xi Jinping is pursuing the riskiest political strategy of any important national leader. Alternative outcomes include continued impressive growth and political stability, Japanese-style stagnation, and a major political-economic crisis.
Taiwan Travel Act, 2018
March 16, 2018
This measure was adopted to encourage extensive and high level contact between the United States and Taiwan. It had 81 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and bipartisan support. It was adopted by unanimous consent in the Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump.
2018 Amendment to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China
March 11, 2018
The change that attracted the most attention was the removal of term limits for the president (国家主席 state chairman) of China. This was widely seen as permitting the current president, Xi Jinping, to continue in office. The Communist Party has formal term limits for its general secretary and Xi Jinping was expected to continue in that position beyond the 2022 Party congress.
Talking Points: March 8-21, 2018
March 8, 2018
We mark international women's day and look at who is better represented, women or the wealthy. Also - our North America calendar of China-focused events and exhibitions.
Video: Morris Rossabi on China And Mongolia Since 1990
February 20, 2018
The USC U.S. China Institute presents a talk by Morris Rossabi on the current situation between Mongolia and China.
Video: Chinese Investment In California: Trends, Players, Worries
February 13, 2018
Cassie Gao, Rhodium Group senior analyst, spoke on Chinese investment in the U.S with a focus on California.
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February 7, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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?