Pandas at the San Diego Zoo, the 2008 Olympics Games and Chinese state media on Youtube all have one thing in common: they are displays of Chinese “soft power” that aim to foster positive views of China among foreigners. These are only a few high-profile examples of a campaign to challenge existing perceptions about China and win hearts and minds around the world.
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Happy Year of the Tiger! 祝您虎年快乐!
January 27, 2022The USC U.S.-China Institute wishes you a Happy Lunar New Year! 祝您虎年快乐!
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Through Chinese Eyes
January 20, 2022By many measures, America is no longer seen as positively as it once was in China. We track some of these changes.
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In Memoriam: Michael Parks, 78
January 10, 2022We remember Michael Parks, who covered China for the Baltimore Sun and as the Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times.
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Biden's Second Year
January 6, 2022A year into the Biden administration, we look at American views of the biggest issues in the U.S.-China relationship.
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Studying Chinese in America
December 9, 2021Has the promising rise in American students studying Chinese stalled?
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Announcements
January 14, 2022
News organizations frequently turn to USC for expert analysis on trends in China. Below are links to stories drawing on USC faculty, staff and students as well as other stories about USC and China.
March 22, 2021
USCI condemns bias and abuse. We stand for inclusion. Diversity makes us stronger. Below are resources to help victims and to mobilize against hate.