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
Screening of Assignment: China – China Watching
The USC U.S.-China Institute will screen the new segment of "Assignment: China" focusing on the generation of American journalists who reported on China during a period of revolution, famine, and upheaval.
Tibet and the Politics of Exile in the New Millennium
Samdhong Rinpoche, Tibetan Prime Minister in Exile, discusses Tibetan politics.
China: Fragile Superpower
Hammer Museum and the 21st Century China Program at UC San Diego's School of International Relations and Pacific Studies presents Susan Shirk, Tai Ming Cheung, and Barry Naughton to speak about China's domestic challenges.
Cadres, Guns, and Money: Chinese Assistance to Democratic Kampuchea, 1975-1979
Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies presents a lunchtime talk with Andrew Mertha.
Umbrella Movement Anniversary Exhibition, Los Angeles
The Hong Kong Forum, Los Angeles (HKFLA) presents an exhibition celebrating the anniversary of the Fall 2014 Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. The Exhibition features photos, arts, musical performance as well as film screening which serve both as a reflection of the Umbrella Movement and a projection of Hong Kong's continuous struggle for democracy.
Madeleine Albright and Hank Paulson In Public Dialogue
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright '59 and Former Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson will visit Wellesley College on January 24 for a public dialogue on "The United States and China in the 21st Century."
CCCI: The Challenges of Municipal Finance in China
The Cornell Contemporary China Initiative Lecture Series, featuring interdisciplinary talks by scholars on issues in China today, runs every Monday this semester. This talk will be presented by Zhi Liu, Director of the China Program, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy; Director, Peking University - Lincoln Institute Center for Urban Development and Land Policy (Beijing)
Paulson Institute China Series: Ezra Vogel on "The China-Japan Relationship"
The University of Chicago presents a lecture by Professor Ezra F. Vogel in which he will share his analysis of the ever-changing Sino-Japanese relationship. Professor Vogel will draw on his half-century of intimate involvement with both countries to reflect on the China-Japan relationship and explore its future in the 21st century.
Congressional Research Service Reports
A listing of reports released by the Congressional Research Service.
Breaking Ground: Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate - Southern California
The Asia Society Southern California hosts a panel discussion on a new report on Chinese investment in the U.S. real estate market.
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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?