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
New Research on the Nanjing Incident
David Askew summarizes scholarship on what happened in Nanjing in December 1937.
Joint Statement of the 7th China-EU Summit, December 9, 2004
The Seventh Summit meeting between China and the European Union was held in The Hague, The Netherlands, on December 8, 2004.
Joint Declaration of the People's Republic of China and the European Union on Non-proliferation and Arms Control, December 9, 2004
China and the EU agree that prevention of proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons should not hamper international cooperation in materials, equipment and technology for peaceful purposes while goals of peaceful utilization should not be used as a cover for proliferation.
Advancing Prosperity and Security in the Asia-Pacific Region, 2004
Lauren Moriarty, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, Remarks to Asia Society's "APEC Breakfast Briefing"
Lilia Huiying Li (June 14, 1932–November 7, 2004)
Journalist Lilia Huiying Li promoted peace and friendship between China and the U.S. Well known in the diplomatic corps, she was honored for her efforts by the East Asian Studies Center, where she served as a fellow since 1974.
China and Russia Issue a Joint Statement, Declaring the Trend of the Boundary Line between the Two Countries Has Been Completely Determined, October 14, 2004
At the invitation of President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of the Russian Federation paid a state visit to China.
China and Vietnam Issues a Joint Communiqué, October 8, 2004
On October 8, 2004, the governments of the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam issued a joint communiqué.
Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Armenia, September 28, 2004
At the invitation of President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China, President Robert Sedrakovich Kocharyan of the Republic of Armenia paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China.
Chinese Communist Party publishes key policy document on governance capability (2004)
This is the Xinhua translation of 中共中央关于加强党的执政能力建设的决定 (2004).
Joint Communiqué Between the People's Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam, September 22, 2004
At the invitation of President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China, Head of State of Brunei Darussalam H.M.Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah paid a working visit to China.
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Events
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?