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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Seung-joon Lee, Gourmets in the Land of Famine: The Culture and Politics of Rice in Modern Canton, 2011
January 1, 2011
Edward Melillo reviews the book for H-Environment, August 2011, credit H-Asia.
Faculty research grants available from the USC US-China Institute (deadline February 24, 2011)
January 1, 2011
USC faculty are invited to propose Social science research projects.
Wampler, ed. Trilateralism and Beyond: Great Power Politics and the Korean Security Dilemma during and after the Cold War, 2011
January 1, 2011
Jeff Crean reviews this book for H-War March, 2013, credit H-Asia.
PRC State Council, China's Efforts to Combat Corruption and Build a Clean Government, December 29, 2010
December 29, 2010
Chinese government "white paper" published in English on December 29, 2010.
Congressional Research Service, "China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress," December 23, 2010
December 23, 2010
This report was written by Ronald O’Rourke, specialist in naval affairs.
In Memoriam: Houghton "Buck" Freeman, 1921-2010
December 20, 2010
Freeman had a distinguished business career and was a visionary philanthropist. The Freeman Foundation has funded the USC US-China Institute's teacher training program since its founding.
Author Yu Jie discusses "China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao"
December 10, 2010
Yu Jie spoke at USC on October 7, 2010.
Dai Bingguo, “Adhere to the Path of Peaceful Development,” Dec. 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
State Councilor Dai Bingguo is the senior Chinese leader in charge of foreign affairs.
PRC State Council, China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation, December 2010
December 1, 2010
The Information Office of the State Council, or China's Cabinet, published a white paper on China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
Talking Points, November 23 - December, 8, 2010
November 23, 2010
This issue of the USC US-China Institute's newsletter focuses on US-China worries over rising tensions on the Korean peninsula and the limited impact of China ads in the 2010 US election. As always, Talking Points includes a comprehensive calendar of China-centered events in North America.
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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?