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
Kirk Denton Looks at Taiwanese Museums
November 5, 2021
Kirk Denton looks at the role of politics—especially political parties—in the establishment, administration, architectural design, and historical narratives of museums in Taiwan.
Nicholas Burns, Nominee for Ambassador to China, Oct. 20, 2021
October 20, 2021
These are the prepared remarks from Amb. (Ret.) Nicholas Burns at the start of his testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. In December 2021, Burns was confirmed as ambassador to China by a 76-18-7 vote.
Looking at Taiwan
September 30, 2021
Links to events USCI has hosted and documents it has collected relating to Taiwan.
Carolijn van Noort on China’s Belt and Road Initiative Narratives
September 23, 2021
Professor Carolijn van Noort from the University of West Scotland talks about her new book, which explores how China’s international political communication of the Belt and Road Initiative comprises narratives about infrastructure and the Silk Road.
Shelley Rigger on Taiwan's Role in China's Economic Rise
September 3, 2021
Shelley Rigger's new book traces the development of the cross-Taiwan Strait economic relationship and explores how Taiwanese firms and individuals transformed Chinese business practices.
Kamala Harris, “Remarks on the Indo-Pacific Region,” August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
Vice President Harris spoke in Singapore as part of what the BBC labelled a U.S. diplomatic charm offensive. Her remarks generated a response from Wang Wenbin, one of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokespersons. He said, "This is the order that the U.S. wants. The U.S. always tries to make use of the rules and order to justify its own selfish, bullying and hegemonic behavior, but who still believe it now?" Harris’s trip also includes Vietnam.
China and Afghanistan
August 19, 2021
What might the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan mean for China?
Looking at Protesting in China
July 22, 2021
Protest and resistance in China continues. We look at causes and consequences.
Video: Teresa Wright Looks at Protest and Resistance in China
July 22, 2021
Professor Teresa Wright looks at how, when, and why Chinese individuals and groups have engaged in protests and how the targets of their complaints have responded; thus shedding light on the stability of China’s existing political system and its likely future trajectory.
Video: Erin Baggott Carter looks at how lobbying affects political outcomes in democracies
July 15, 2021
USC professor Erin Baggott Carter looks at how autocratic lobbying affects political outcomes and media coverage in democracies.
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February 7, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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?