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
Will China Protect Intellectual Property? New Developments in Counterfeiting, Piracy, and Forced Technology Transfer
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China announces a public hearing to discuss the protections of China's Intellectual Property.
Shenzhen and Skolkovo: Contested Innovation in the Global Silicon Valley
The University of Michigan International Institute will host a symposium discussing cross-regional and comparative perspectives on innovation and creativity within the specific contexts of government - industry partnerships, political agendas, and cultural settings of Shenzhen in China and Skolkovo in Russia.
Julia Lovell | Maoism: A Global History
Julia Lovell re-evaluates Maoism as both a Chinese and an international force, linking its evolution in China with its global legacy.
Annual Historymakers Awards Banquet
Prominently recognized as one of the premiere Chinese American events in Southern California, the Banquet honors the achievements of extraordinary individuals who have made a significant impact or lasting contributions towards the advancement of the Chinese American community and beyond in the fields of art, literature, journalism, medicine, film, science, business, government, law, athletics, and their community.
The Rise of China and the East Asian Regional Order
USC will hold a roundtable discussion on the rise of China and its implications for US-China relations.
A Beijing Olympics Primer: Place, Performance, and Performative Space
A symposium that assesses China's historical moment in Beijing from three perspectives: the rapidly evolving cityscape, environmental dynamics, and, in the context of a changing society, traditional attitudes and values relating to self, body, and performance.
US-China Relations: A Discussion with China's Rising Leaders
On December 14th, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy will host a public event entitled: “US-China Relations: A Discussion with China's Rising Leaders.”
The New People in the People’s Republic: Protesters in Housing Disputes in Urban China, 1980-2010
In this project, Professor Qin Shao examines urban protestors and their evolving identities by exploring what was demolished in old neighborhoods and what, besides highrises, has risen in their ruins.
The U.S., Asia and the Problem of Xi Jinping's China
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies presents a talk by Robert Sutter.
China and Regional Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Pan Guang will speak on China's regional security issues.
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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?