TikTok, Tariffs, and Taiwan: Spark Curiosity and Classroom Conversations About China

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CFR Education.The webinar recording can be accessed here.From viral TikTok trends to debates over tariffs and Taiwan’s status, today’s students are already shaped by the influence of the People’s Republic of China, often without realizing it. Helping them make sense of these everyday experiences opens the door to powerful, real-world learning across social studies, economics, current events, history, and global issues.Join CFR Education, the educational arm of the Council on Foreign Relations, for this edWeb podcast to explore how to bring conversations about U.S.-China relations into your classroom in ways that spark curiosity and critical thinking. Hear from a global expert, an award-winning social studies teacher, and an educational leader as they unpack how China’s influence in technology, trade, and geopolitics is shaping your students’ world, and how understanding these connections prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of their future.Listeners take away:FREE, ready-to-use, nonpartisan teaching and learning resources from CFR EducationInsight into current U.S.-China dynamics and why they matter for American studentsTips for integrating current events into your curriculum to engage students in meaningful conversationClassroom-tested examples of how global topics, such as U.S.-China relations, can enhance civic and critical thinking skillsJoin this edWeb podcast to learn how to help your students connect what they see online to the world around them and bring global affairs to life in your classroom.This edWeb podcast is of interest to middle and high school teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders.CFR EducationIntroducing students to the fundamentals of foreign policy and international relationsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.