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
Regime Reinforcing Noncompliance in Rural China
At Berkeley, Lily Tsai (MIT) argues that non-compliance is a way for citizens in China to make their feelings known.
The U.K. Sees China as a Friend, Why Don't We?
The Committee of 100, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Club of California, will be hosting a forum featuring acclaimed author Martin Jacques and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Susan Shirk discussing the difference in how the U.K. and the U.S. treat their relationship with China.
Will the Hong Kong Model Survive?: An Assessment 20 Years After the Handover
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China announces a hearing examining the long-term prospects for human rights and basic freedoms in Hong Kong as well as challenges to preserving it’s promised “high degree of autonomy.”
A History of Misunderstanding
Lecture Series: "The Emerging Narrative of China"
China: Capitalist Development and Popular Resistance
The colloquium will examine the roots of popular resistance in contemporary China, and consider the way in which it is affecting capitalist development and the political system.
Are the Masses Critical?
The University of Pennsylvania Center for the Study of Contemporary China will host Shuhao Fan, a B.A. Candidate in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and French Studies for a public talk.
A "Comprehensive and Cooperative Partnership"?: Assessing China's Role in Latin America
As part of a project on China-Latin American relations at the Brookings Institution, Harold Trinkunas assesses how China’s growing economic relations actually influence politics and policies across the Latin American region. Trinkunas will be joined in conversation with Shorenstein APARC Fellow Thomas Fingar.
Bottom-Up Implementation? Legal Mobilization as Law Enforcement in China
University of Pennsylvania presents a talk by Professor Mary Gallagher who will speak on China's grassroots movement.
Shaping Taiwan's Politics : Democracy, Identity & Security 20 Years After the Lift of Martial Law
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies hosts a day long conference on Taiwan's politics.
Meeting China's Climate Goals
The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law host a discussion on Meeting China's Climate Goals
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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?