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
Joshua: Teenager Vs. Superpower
Working with producer Matthew Torne, who directed the documentary LESSONS IN DISSENT (2014), director Joe Piscatella weaves candid moments from Wong’s life with interviews by fellow activists, academics, journalists and politicians to carve a sharp profile of a strong-willed, precocious young activist whose defiant voice refuses to be ignored.
China, the Internet, and Google
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China presents a hearing on the impact of China's Internet policies on the development of human rights and on the development of commercial rule of law in China.
Hong Kong-Mainland Relations and Democratic Reform
Legislative Councilor Alan Leong will discuss the HKSAR Government's latest green paper on democratic reform.
US-China Relations: Can Conflict Be Avoided?
The Foreign Policy Research Institute presents Dr. Jacqueline Deal, exploring the rise, the potential for conflict, and US policy responses to China in a "Main Line Breakfast Briefing".
CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections
CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, is a national day of programming designed to provide Americans across the United States and beyond the opportunity to discuss these issues with leading experts.
Soviet-Taiwanese Relations During the Early Cold War
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars presents a talk by Shin Kawashima on the relations between the Republic of China (ROC) and East bloc countries during the 1950-60s.
The Dragon Roars Back – Mao, Deng and Xi Jinping and China’s evolving relations with the world - Zhao Suisheng 赵穗生, University of Denver
Join us for a book talk with Suisheng Zhao on how Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping each conceived and executed radically different approaches to China's relations with others.
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.
A Conversation with China Ambassador Wu Jianmin
The University of California Los Angeles presents a special discussion with China Ambassador Wu Jianmin.
Taiwan's China Dilemma: Contested Identities and Multiple Interests in Taiwan's Cross-Strait Economic Policy
Dr. Syaru Shirley Lin will discuss her new book, Taiwan’s China Dilemma, at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
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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?