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
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress," August 6, 2009
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Huang "'East is Red': A musical barometer for Cultural Revolution politics and culture," 2008
USC Thesis in East Asian Languages and Cultures.
Chu, "Foreign-related activities of the Chinese local governments and agents of globalization: A case study of 31 provinces in Mainland China," 2008
USC Dissertation in Planning and Development Studies.
Yitan "A two-level analysis of foreign policy decision making: An empirical investigation of the case of China-Taiwan," 2008
USC Dissertation in International Relations.
Economic Crisis, Looming Environmental Threats, and Growing Nuclear Weapons Worries -- All in a Day's Work at the Strategic and Economic Dialogue 中美战略与经济对话
Bush/Paulson economic initiative expanded under Obama to formally include security and environmental concerns.
Sen. John Kerry, "America and China on the Road to Copenhagen: Toward a Climate Change Partnership," July 29, 2009
Chairman Kerry Discusses Climate Change At National Press Club.
"US-China Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Cooperation on Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment," July 28, 2009
Agreed to at the conclusion of the first round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, Washington, DC, July 28, 2009.
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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?