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.
Security
U.S. Department of Defense, Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2013, May 6, 2013
This is the Department of Defense’s annual report to Congress.
PRC State Council, The Diverse Roles of China’s Armed Forces, April 16, 2013
The PRC State Council releases a white paper on the current state of the Armed Forces.
Congressional Research Service, PRC Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities -- Background and Issues for Congress, March 21, 2013
A Congressional research report by Ronald O'Rourke on the increased naval modernization efforts in China.
U.S. House of Representatives, “Hearing on Cyber Threats from China, Russia and Iran: Protecting American Critical Infrastructure,” March 20, 2013
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies conducted the hearing.
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress," March 19, 2013
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Congressional Research Service, “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales since 1990,” March 14, 2013
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian defense affairs.
Congressional Research Service, “China and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues,” March 11, 2013
This CRS report is written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Republic of China (Taiwan), Quadrennial Defense Review, 2013
The Ministry of National Defense (MND), in compliance with Article 31 of the National Defense Act, is required to submit a Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) within ten months after each presidential inauguration.
U.S. Department of State, "2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report," March 2013
The U.S. Dept of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs produces an annual report describing the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2012.
Meyer-Fong, What Remains: Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th century China, 2013
This book by Tobie Meyer-Fong was reviewed by Edward A. McCord for the H-War discussion list and is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
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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?