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Environment
Environmental Progress Likely for China, Professor Predicts
January 27, 2016
Urban economist is upbeat about the country’s future and fascinated by California’s coastal cities
U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit, Los Angeles, September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015
The U.S. – China Climate Leaders Summit fulfills a key element of the U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change by Presidents Obama and Xi last November, and helps to ensure that the ambitious actions to address climate change that both leaders committed to will be implemented at the state and local level, where they matter most.
Wilson Center, "A Global Choke Point Report: China's Water-Energy-Food Roadmap," February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
This bilingual report builds on the China Environment Forum’s (CEF) extensive research in partnership with Circle of Blue, and draws heavily on a weeklong exchange with American and Chinese water, energy, and food experts that took place in China in August 2013.
Congressional Research Service, “China and the United States—A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies,” April 30, 2014
April 30, 2014
This CRS article was written by Richard J. Campbell, a specialist in energy policy.
Congressional Research Service, “Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” December 23, 2013
December 23, 2013
This CRS report was written by Valerie Bailey Grasso, specialist in defense acquisition.
Biden Visit to China, Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations, Dec. 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
Vice President Joseph Biden visited China in December 2013. This fact sheet was released by the Office of the Vice President.
Video: The Obama – Xi Sunnylands Summit seen through the press and popular culture in the U.S. and China
September 23, 2013
The USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy and the USC U.S.–China Institute present a panel discussion to examine the media coverage and other behind the scenes details of the superpower summit.
Video: China's Wastelands: How the World's Trash (Including Yours) Ends Up in China's Rivers
September 18, 2013
USC's Joshua Goldstein looks at recycling in China.
China and California Plan to Cooperate in Battling Climate Change, September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
Memorandum of Understanding signed in San Francisco by China's National Development and Reform Commission Vice Chair Xie Zhenhua and California Governor Jerry Brown.
Video: Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the Twenty-First Century
August 2, 2013
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a book talk with Orville Schell on China's ascent from imperial doormat to global economic powerhouse.
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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?