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
U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission, "2011 Annual Report to Congress," August 14, 2011
August 14, 2011
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.
Congressional Research Service, "Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990," July 27, 2011
July 27, 2011
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian defense affairs.
Talking Points, July 22 - August 3, 2011
July 22, 2011
This week's USC U.S.-China Institute newsletter focuses on sports diplomacy and Kissinger's secret to Beijing in July 1971. As always, Talking Points updates you on China-related events and exhibitions across North America.
Getting to Beijing: Henry Kissinger's Secret 1971 Trip
July 21, 2011
A documentary history of US efforts under Richard Nixon to open discussions with Chinese leaders, an effort that yielded Kissinger's trip forty years ago this month. Photo: Premier Zhou Enlai and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger.
Congressional Research Service, "China’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies," July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Jane Leggett, a specialist on Energy and Environmental Policy, wrote this report.
What China Can Learn from Thailand
July 10, 2011
USC's Daniel Lynch has spent time in both China and Thailand and reflects on the threat state-society tensions pose in both countries.
Hu Jintao, Speech at Chinese Communist Party 90th Anniversary Gathering, July 1, 2011
July 1, 2011
The following is the full text of the keynote speech made by Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, at a grand gathering marking the 90th founding anniversary of the CCP at the Great Hall of the People. It was distributed by China’s Xinhua News Agency.
Congressional Research Service, China/Taiwan: Evolution of the “One China” Policy—Key Statements from Washington, Beijing, and Taipei, June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
CRS report by Shirley A. Kan.
PRC State Council, China's Foreign Aid, April 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
This Chinese government "white paper" was published in English on April 21, 2011.
Central Intelligence Agency, Two CIA Prisoners in China, 2006 and 2010
June 17, 2011
This article and documentary tells the story John T. Downey and Richard G. Fecteau. Both men were CIA officers who were captured, imprisoned, and eventually released from a Beijing prison.
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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?