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
Mendes, Portugal, China and the Macau Negotiations, 1986-1999 (August 27, 2013)
June 10, 2014
This review of Carmen Amado Mendes's book was written by Zhidong Hao of the University of Macau for H-Diplo.
White, The China Choice: Why We Should Share Power (September 1, 2013)
June 10, 2014
Hugh White's book is reviewed by Robert Farley for H-Diplo in February 2014. It is reprinted here via Creative Commons license.
Buchanan, East Wind: China and the British Left, 1925-1976, 2012 (June 18, 2012)
June 10, 2014
Qiang Zhai reviews the book for H-Diplo, February 2013.
Congressional Research Service, “Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China,” June 6, 2014
June 6, 2014
This CRS report was written by Ronald O'Rourke, specialist in Naval Affairs.
American Association of University Professors, Confucius Institutes, June 2014
June 1, 2014
This report was prepared by the Association’s Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure in June 2014.
Taiwan opposition voices on cross-strait services agreement and more
May 20, 2014
Lin Fei-fan, one of the Sunflower Movement leaders, and Joseph Wu, member of the Democratic Progressive Party and a former chief representative of Taiwan to the United States, recorded videos for the symposium.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: South China Sea Tensions," May 14, 2014
May 14, 2014
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "South China Sea Tensions", to explain the current territorial issues that are creating tension between China, the United States, and countries throughout Southeast Asia. The piece was written by Beina Xu.
Patrick James
May 1, 2014
Patrick James, Director of the USC Center for International Studies, discusses points raised by President Ma Ying-jeou during his video conference speech on April 9, 2014.
Taiwan Pres. Ma Ying-jeou on Cross-Strait and US Ties, Followed by Los Angeles Discussion
May 1, 2014
Via video, Ma spoke to CSIS and other centers. His presentation and discussion was followed by analysis and commentary from Los Angeles and Taipei.
Stanley Rosen
May 1, 2014
Stanley Rosen, Professor of Political Science at USC, discusses points raised by President Ma Ying-jeou during his video conference speech on April 9, 2014.
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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?