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
Wielding the 'Sharp Sword': Petroleum and State Power in China's Far West, 1955-1961
University of Michigan Center for Chinese Studies hosts a talk with Judd Kinzley on the relationship between oil and state development in Xinjiang.
Grassroots Revolution and Authenticity in 1950s Japan: Science of Thought, the Circle Movement, and New China
The Johns Hopkins East Asian Speaker Series presents a talk with Adam Bronson on 1950s Japan and its role as the new China.
Pivot to Asia? U.S. Policy in Asia Under the Trump Administration
This conference by the RAND Corporation brings together experts from China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the United States to examine the future of U.S. relations with the Asia Pacific—focusing on climate change, economic ties, national security, and human rights. Former head of U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, will deliver the keynote address.
The Internet, Political Participation, and Governance Reform in China
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies and the Institute for International Economic Policy presents a talk by Steven Balla.
'Resource Diplomacy' Under Hegemony: The Roots of Sino-American Conflict in the 21st Century
David Zweig, Associate Dean of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology speaks on Sino-American Conflict in the 21st Century.
China from a U.S. Policy Perspective
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a book talk with Eric Heikkila to look at how the rise of China alters the context in which the broad spectrum of policies in the United States should be assessed.
Documentary Screening and Q&A with Distinguished Chinese Writer Bai Xianyong (Kenneth Pai)
The Center for East Asian Studies at the Department of Asian Studies at UT will host a screening of the documentary, “General Bai Chongxi and the February 28 Incident” and seminar by Professor Bai Xianyong (Kenneth Pai).
The Future of Democracy in Hong Kong
Join us for a breakfast briefing on the future of democratic reforms in the Hong Kong, SAR.
When Infrastructures Attack: The Politics of Disrepair in China
Julie Chu from the University of Chicago will discuss possibilities of political agency and redress at the intersection of two recent trends in China. Part of the East Asian Colloquium.
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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?