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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ChinaFile Presents: "The Boat Rocker": A Conversation with Novelist Ha Jin
Ha Jin will discuss his experience as a Chinese American novelist, writing in English (his second language), and his new book, in a conversation with Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations. He will also share his reflections on China from the vantage point of having lived in the U.S. since the 1980s.
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.
Politics of Stability Maintenance in China
The 21st Century China Program brings sociologists and political scientists from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the U.S. for a workshop.
The Limits of Chinese Influence in East Asia: Status Seeking and Rising Power Stagnation
Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies hosts a talk by Björn Jerdén on the falling influence of China in East Asia.
Power Transition in East Asia and Taipei’s Rapprochement with Beijing: Hedging, Pivot-playing, or Bandwagoning
The University of Pennsylvania holds a public talk on power transition in East Asia
The Politics of Quality (suzhi) in the Global Economy
University of Michigan's Center for Chinese Studies presents a talk with Ann Anagnost.
Confucianism and Inequalities: Applications in the Treatment of Women and Ethnic Minorities
Melissa Brown will speak on Confucianism and inequality at Stanford University.
Taiwan-US International Engagement: The Global Cooperation Training Framework and Beyond
The Elliot School of International Affairs hosts a roundtable on the Taiwan-US Global Cooperation Training Framework.
Leading Developments in Chinese Law Conference at UCLA
The UCLA China Law Association presents a one day conference on leading developments in Chinese law and their implications for U.S.-China relations.
Aporia of Ethnicity and the State: Multi-civilizational tensions in Modern China
University of California, San Diego's Fudan-UC Center hosts a discussion with Naran Bilik and Dan Smyer Yu on the state and ethnicity.
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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?