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
Office of the Press Secretary, "Readout on the President's Meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi", March 12, 2009
March 12, 2009
A summary of President Obama's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi
PRC State Council, Human Rights Record of the United States in 2008, February 27, 2009
March 2, 2009
China's Information Office of the State Council, or cabinet, published a report titled "The Human Rights Record of the United States in 2008".
Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, "Fifty Years of Democratic Reform in Tibet", March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
The Information Office of the State Council summarizes reforms made in Tibet.
U.S. Department of State, 2008 Human Rights in Taiwan, Feb. 25, 2009
March 2, 2009
The U.S. State Department report on human rights in Taiwan with remarks by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
Dan Lynch on realism and rationalism in Chinese thinking on international relations
March 1, 2009
Through interviews and close reading of influential journals, USC scholar concludes most influential Chinese writers are hard-headed realists.
U.S. Department of State, 2008 Human Rights in China, February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
This report is produced annually by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, "U.S. and Asia: Two Transatlantic and Transpacific Powers," Feb. 13, 2009
February 13, 2009
On the eve of her first trip as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton makes her first policy speech.
Congressional Research Service, “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales since 1990,” February 11, 2009
February 11, 2009
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian defense affairs.
Congressional Research Service, “China-U.S. Relations in the 100th Congress: Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy,” February 10, 2009
February 10, 2009
This Congressional Research Service report was prepared by Kerry Dumbaugh.
Congressional Research Service, “China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States,” February 9, 2009
February 9, 2009
This CRS report was written by Wayne M. Morrison, specialist in Asian Trade and Finance.
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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?