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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Video: A Conversation with Three Chinese Ambassadors
The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted three former Chinese Ambassadors to discuss China's current foreign affairs.
Wen Jiabao, “2013 Report on the Work of the Government,” March 5, 2013.
This was Premier Wen’s last report on the work of the government.
The Rise of China and the East Asian Regional Order
USC held a roundtable discussion in April 2011 on the rise of China and its implications for US-China relations.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, “China’s New Leadership and Implications for the United States,” February 7, 2013
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on February 7, 2013. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
The Global Scholars Program Summer Research Workshop: Pathways to Development: East Asia and Latin America in Comparative Perspective
Columbia University presents The Global Scholars Program Summer Research Workshop at Columbia University Global Centers: Beijing and Santiago entitled "Pathways to Development: East Asia and Latin America in Comparative Perspective", taught by Xiaobo Lü, Pablo M. Pinto and Xiaodan Zhang, for the 2013 summer term. Course number EAPS V3870.
Meyer-Fong, What Remains: Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th century China, 2013
This book by Tobie Meyer-Fong was reviewed by Edward A. McCord for the H-War discussion list and is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
Ishikawa, The Formation of the Chinese Communist Party, 2013
Yoshihiro Ishikawa's book was translated by Joshua Fogel and reviewed by David Buck for H-Asia.
Calkins, China and the First Vietnam War, 1947-54, 2013
This book by Laura M. Calkins was reviewed by Mao Lin for the H-Diplo discussion list and is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
U.S. Department of State, "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977-1980, Volume XIII"
The U.S. Dept of State Office of the Historian's "Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS)" series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity.
Shen, Mao, Stalin and the Korean War: Trilateral Communist Relations in the 1950s, 2012
Zhihua Shen’s book was reviewed by Kathryn Weathersby for the H-Diplo discussion list in April 2013. It is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
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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?