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.
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Africans in China: some key empirical, methodological and theoretical questions
Professor Adams Bodomo, University of Vienna, will deliver the Coleman Memorial Lecture held annually in honor and memory of James S. Coleman, a pioneer in the field of African Studies and the founder of the African Studies Center.This lecture is the first in a series on “Economic Change and Emerging Asia-Africa Interactions."
Who Will Represent China's Workers?: Lawyers, Legal Aid and the Representation Gap
The Harvard University Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies presents a talk by Aaron Halegua, Research Fellow, NYU Law School's US-Asia Law Institute and Center for Labor and Employment Law.
The Future of Democracy in Hong Kong
Join us for a breakfast briefing on the future of democratic reforms in the Hong Kong, SAR.
Festschrift in Honor of John E. Wills, Jr.
This event is dedicated to the remarkable career of Professor Emeritus John "Jack" E. Wills, Jr. and the contributions he has made to the academic field in History and to the University of Southern California. Friends, colleagues, and students of Professor Wills will present articles and papers related to his research, leading to a publication in his honor.
The Rise of Post-Umbrella Movement Political Forces in the New Era
Colombia University Weatherhead East Asian Institute hosts a discussion with activist Joshua Wong on the political forces that came out of the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong.
Asia, America, and the Transformation of Geopolitics
USC U.S.-China Institute Board of Scholars member William Overholt will speak on US-China relations.
The PRC Re-education Gulag: Repression, Assimilation and Islamophobia in the Name of Tianxia Harmony
The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies presents a talk by James A. Millward on the internment of indigenous peoples in China.
Mapping Chinese and American Mindsets: The Nitty-Gritty of Successful U.S.-China Partnerships
The School of Advanced International Studies presents a discussion on the various aspects of the relationship between China and the United States.
China’s Red Nobility: A Conversation with David Barboza
Asia Society of Northern California hosts a conversation with award-winning journalist David Barboza on his ground-breaking reporting in China.
Returning to the High Tang
The Council on East Asian Studies at Yale University presents the 56th Edward H. Hume Memorial lecture with Stephen Owen.
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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?