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Art
USC Pacific Asia Museum reopens with surprising Mexico-China exhibit
January 17, 2018
The Museum reopens after an extensive renevation to showcase trans-Pacific relations.
A Dance of Their Own: Modern Dance in China
February 28, 2017
Due to its nontraditional and sometimes heavy themes, modern dance has struggled to take off in the past in China. However, as dancers find ways to tell their own personal stories at home and abroad, modern dance may finally have the chance to take center stage.
Grad student thinks small when crafting Chinese ornaments
April 12, 2015
USC Dornsife scholar studies tiny wooden replicas of buildings that adorn Buddhist temples and monasteries
USC Price PhD student named emerging scholar in public affairs
December 16, 2014
The award recognizes Weijie Wang’s research of neighborhood governance.
Expert in Chinese art set to lead USC Pacific Asia Museum
June 5, 2014
Christina Yu Yu praised for her experience in researching and curating Asian art
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chinese People But Were Afraid to Ask
April 30, 2014
USC International Artist Fellow Fei Kayser's script was selected to be performed at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Weekend Workshops
November 4, 2011
In addition to our semester-long seminars the USC U.S.-China Institute offers weekend workshops at USC focused on specific themes and topics using
Gary Locke, "Address at the Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair," 2008
May 17, 2008
Gary Locke was governor of Washington, 1997-2005, the first Chinese American elected to a governorship. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to be Secretary of Commerce on Feb. 25, 2009.
Baas, Smile of the Buddha: Eastern Philosophy and Western Art from Monet to Today, 2005.
January 1, 2005
Gail Chin reviews the book for H-Buddhism, February 2007, credit H-Asia.
Wang, Shaping the Lotus Sutra: Buddhist Visual Culture in Medieval China, 2005
January 1, 2005
William E. Deal reviews the book for H-Buddhism.
Pages
Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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?