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, "China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy", October 9, 2008
October 9, 2008
This CRS report was written by Kerry Dumbaugh, specialist in Asian Affairs.
China in U.S. Campaign Politics: Part 6 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
The relationship between the U.S. and China is the definitive relationship of the 21st century. This segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China ties and the 2008 election looks at past election debates over China policy.
McCain and China: Part 7 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
In Los Angeles and elsewhere, John McCain has noted that China and the United States have shared interests, but not shared values. This suggests room for cooperation, but also the likelihood of conflict in some areas. In segment seven of Election '08 and the Challenge of China, the focus is on McCain and China.
Obama and China: Part 8 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
Senator Barack Obama argues that cooperation with China is possible and necessary, but that the U.S.-China relationship is also plagued with serious problems epecially in the realm of trade. This segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on China in the 2008 election looks at the issues highlighted by Obama and the policies advocated by his advisors.
The Big Picture: Part 1 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
The opening segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China relations and the 2008 election. Highlights existing and potential areas of conflict and cooperation.
Election ’08 and the Challenge of China - USCI Documentary
October 6, 2008
The U.S.-China relationship is complicated and is vital for both countries and the world. Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
PRC Premier Wen Jiabao, “Build on Past Achievements and Work Together for an Even Better China-US Relationship,” September 23, 2008
September 23, 2008
This is the official Xinhua translation of a full text of Chinese premier's speech in New York City. Premier Wen Jiabao was in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.
"Domesticating" Democracy: Electoral Assistance under One-Party Dominance
September 18, 2008
Xiangfeng Yang seeks to provide insights into the successes, constraints and potentials of international "political assistance" in China and its broad impact on China's political reform and international relations.
2008-2009 USCI Graduate Summer Fieldwork Grants
September 18, 2008
Grant recipients return from abroad and report on their summer research.
U.S. Dep. Sec. of State John Negroponte on U.S.-Asia Ties, September 17, 2008
September 17, 2008
Remarks by Deputy Secretary Negroponte to the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
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