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
Space: China's Tactical Frontier
The Johns Hopkins University holds a talk with Eric Hagt.
M. Butterfly at the University of Chicago
The University of Chicago hosts a performance of M. Butterfly
Chinese Lessons: Roadblocks on the Way to China's Superpower Status
Brown Bag Lecture Series, "Reporting China"
Screening - Mr. Deng Goes to Washington
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for the screening of a new documentary that delves into the lesser known details of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping’s historic trip to the United States in 1979. The screening will be followed by a discussion with director Fu Hongxing.
Faiths on Display: Religion, Tourism, State in China
Indiana University's Research Center for Chinese Politics and Business presents a lecture with author Tim Oakes.
Xi Jinping’s Rule of Law at Home and In the World
The John S. and Marilyn Long U.S.-China Institute for Business and Law welcomes Professor Jerome A. Cohen. Professor Cohen will present his thoughts on the development of law in China, discussing implications both for domestic as well as international context.
News and Stories from China
Yiyun Li, Assistant Professor of English at UC Davis, will host a talk in continuation of the IEAS book series: New Perspectives in Asia.
From Socialist Ideology to Cultural Heritage: The Changing Basis of Legitimacy in the People’s Republic of China
Harvard's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies hosts Richard Madsen as part of the Chinese Religions Seminar.
Backlash for Beijing: A Bumpy Road Ahead for China's Relations with the West
The U.S.-China Institute presents a talk by Dr. Bates Gill on China's future relations with the West.
Taiwan Roundtable - Taiwan and the Diaoyutai Islands: Historical and Regional Perspectives
George Washington University hosts a discussion on the uses of history in competing claims over the Diaoyutai Islands.
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Events
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?