Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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Sec. John Kerry, “Remarks on U.S.-China Relations,” Nov. 4, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C.
Sec. John Kerry, Councilor Yang Jiechi, Senior U.S. State Department Official, “Remarks and a Briefing,” Oct. 18, 2014
First are comments made by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and PRC State Councilor Yang Jiechi prior to an informal meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. Subsequently a briefing for reporters was conducted via teleconference. It focused on the meeting.
U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China, "Annual Report 2014," October 9, 2014
The Congressional-Executive Commission offers its annual report on human rights in China and current affairs in regards to rule of law.
Chairman Brown and Cochairman Smith Statement on 2014 Annual Report, October 9, 2014
Chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China announce bipartisan Hong Kong legislation & in letter to President and Congressional leaders, identify an action agenda for the next year.
Sec. John Kerry, “On the Conviction and Sentencing of Ilham Tohti,” September 23, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued the following statement following the sentencing of Ilham Tohti, a Uyghur economist who taught in Beijing.
Asst. Sec. Charles H. Rivkin, “Building a Dynamic U.S.-China Film Relationship,” September 5, 2014
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Rivkin published this op-ed in the The Economic Observer (Beijing). Rivkin previously served as U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco. He was previously the CEO of the Jim Henson Company, producers of the Muppets.
Building a Dynamic U.S.-China Film Relationship, September 5, 2014
Charles H. Rivkin examines the relationship between the US and China in the entertainment industry and argues that cooperation among our governments, industries and creative sectors are necessary develop the two nations' film industries and protect intellectual property.
Council on Foreign Relations, "CFR Backgrounders: The China-North Korea Relationship," August 22, 2014
The Council on Foreign Relations published the backgrounder, "The China-North Korea Relationship", to explain the history behind current relations, North Korea's gains, China's priorities and leverage, and the United States' role. The piece was written by Beina Xu and Jayshree Bajoria.
Congressional Research Service, “Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China,” August 5, 2014
This CRS report was written by Ronald O'Rourke, specialist in Naval Affairs.
Congressional Research Service, "China Naval Modernization -- Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities," updated August 5, 2014
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Featured Articles
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
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?