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
The Asia Pacific in 2014 - Vincent Wang
February 20, 2014
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 - Andrew Yang
February 20, 2014
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 - Rebalancing, Cross-strait Ties, and Regional Economic Integration
February 20, 2014
The world's largest economies border the Pacific, but territorial claims, trade disputes, military moves, and other issues have many worried. At USC on Feb. 7, expert observers discussed 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. A keynote address by Taiwan's former Defense Minister Andrew Yang opened the discussion.
Geoff Dyer - The Contest of the Century
February 18, 2014
Author Geoff Dyer discusses his new book, "The Contest of the Century," which is both an inside account of Beijing's new quest for influence and an explanation of how America can come out on top--an essential book for businessmen, politicians, financiers, and anyone interested in current world affairs.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China's Military Modernization and Its Implications for the United States," January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on January 30, 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.
Songyu Zhu: Learning About the Past Via the Present
January 29, 2014
USC student Songyu Zhu discusses her studies of Chinese history.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Hearing on Sen. Max Baucus, nominee to be Ambassador to China, Jan. 28, 2014
January 28, 2014
Senator Max Baucus (b. 1941) has served in Congress since 1975 and has been a senator from Montana since 1978. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Ambassador to China, to succeed Gary Locke.
Top 10 public diplomacy stories of 2013 reveal global trends
January 21, 2014
USC’s Center on Public Diplomacy notes Peng Liyuan’s star power as one of the top public diplomacy stories of 2013.
The Chinese Communist Deployment and Management of Cadres and Agents from 1946 to 1957 in Fujian Province, China
January 7, 2014
Fan Lu's project examines the interaction between the local government and the People in the 1950s in Xiamen as part of the state-society relationship.
Congressional Research Service, “China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues,” January 3, 2014
January 3, 2014
This CRS report is written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
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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?