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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The Globalization of Chinese Soft Power - Falk Hartig
Falk Hartig presented at the conference titled "A New Era in Cultural Diplomacy: Rising Soft Power in Emerging Markets."
The Globalization of Chinese Soft Power - Jennifer Hubbert
Jennifer Hubbert presented at the conference titled "A New Era in Cultural Diplomacy: Rising Soft Power in Emerging Markets."
Confucius Institutes - The Globalization of Chinese Soft Power
A panel discussion at the conference titled "A New Era in Cultural Diplomacy: Rising Soft Power in Emerging Markets."
USC and China in the News, January and February 2014
China-related news stories featuring University of Southern California faculty, students, staff, and programs.
Talking Points, February 27 - March 12, 2014
This issue of the USC U.S.-China Institute's newsletter discusses "China Watching," a new documentary from the institute. As always, the newsletter includes a comprehensive calendar of China-centered events across North America.
Assignment: China - China Watching
This segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute series on the work of reporters for American news organizations looks at the period 1949-1971, when most Americans could not visit the People's Republic. Though some non-U.S. citizens reporting for American organizations did manage to get into China, most reporters had to watch what was happening in China from Hong Kong.
Harry S Truman, “Statement on Formosa,” January 5, 1950
President Truman spoke at the White House. He subsequently took questions on weapons programs, appointments, political races, and hydraulic power projects.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: U.S.-China Economic Challenges," February 21, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on February 21, 2014. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
The Asia Pacific in 2014 - Saori Katada
The world's largest economies border the Pacific, but territorial claims, trade disputes, military moves, and other issues have many worried. A panel of experts discuss the policies and practices of key actors, how those are perceived, and the current and potential role of multilateral organizations in reducing tension, mediating disputes and promoting stability.
The Asia Pacific in 2014 - Vincent Wang
The world's largest economies border the Pacific, but territorial claims, trade disputes, military moves, and other issues have many worried. A panel of experts discuss the policies and practices of key actors, how those are perceived, and the current and potential role of multilateral organizations in reducing tension, mediating disputes and promoting stability.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?