Professor Carolijn van Noort from the University of West Scotland talks about her new book, which explores how China’s international political communication of the Belt and Road Initiative comprises narratives about infrastructure and the Silk Road.
Documents - Contemporary China
2018 Amendment to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China
March 11, 2018
The change that attracted the most attention was the removal of term limits for the president (国家主席 state chairman) of China. This was widely seen as permitting the current president, Xi Jinping, to continue in office. The Communist Party has formal term limits for its general secretary and Xi Jinping was expected to continue in that position beyond the 2022 Party congress.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, Access Denied - report on working conditions in 2017, Jan. 31, 2018
January 31, 2018
Foreign correspondents are a vital source of information about China and its ties with others. USCI collects and shares reports such as this one about the conditions for foreign correspondents in China.
Chinese Communist Party, 2017 Resolution on Amending the CCP Constitution, Oct. 24, 2017
October 24, 2017
At the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, the following resolution was adopted to amend the Party’s constitution.
Committee to Protect Journalists, Chinese authorities briefly detain Globe and Mail journalist in Xinjiang
August 24, 2017
The following is a report from the Committee to Protect Journalists on the actions of Chinese authorities obstructing journalists in Xinjiang.
Committee to Protect Journalists, Chinese police harass and briefly detain VOA journalist, August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017
The following is a report from the Committee to Protect Journalists on the actions of Tianjin police who detained a Voice of America reporter.
President Xi's speech at opening of Belt and Road forum, May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017
This is the full text of the keynote speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
PRC State Council, “China's Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation (中国的亚太安全合作政策),” January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017
This is the official English version of this government white paper. It was issued by the State Council Information office. The Chinese version follows the English version.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, Survey on Access to Tibet, April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
The full report is available at the link below.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, Conditions for Foreign Media in China, April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016
The FCCC survey looks at a variety of issues. This report is based on 142 responses. Journalists from more than 30 countries and territories belong to the organization.
Zhang Dejiang, National People’s Congress Standing Committee Work Report, March 16, 2016
March 19, 2016
The report was presented to the NPC on March 9 and adopted on March 16, 2016. This is the official English translation.
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Events
Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 9:00am PT
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a look at the resurgence of classical music in China through the legacy of the Philadelphia Orchestra, from its first performances in the PRC in 1973 until its most recent tour in 2018.
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 4:00pm PT
Kirk Denton will look at the role of politics—especially political parties—in the establishment, administration, architectural design, and historical narratives of museums in Taiwan.