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Maria Repnikova on Chinese Soft Power
Professor Maria Repnikova's new book explores China’s complex and often contradictory soft power performance.
Barry Naughton on China’s Economic Rise
Barry Naughton on his assessment of what he and his colleagues got right and wrong in looking at China’s economy over the past four decades.
Kirk Denton Looks at Taiwanese Museums
Kirk Denton looks at the role of politics—especially political parties—in the establishment, administration, architectural design, and historical narratives of museums in Taiwan.
Beethoven in Beijing: Post-Screening Q&A with Filmmaker
Filmmaker Jennifer Lin looks 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.
Carolijn van Noort on China’s Belt and Road Initiative Narratives
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.
Global Exchange Program 2020
These 7 new short documentaries were created by teams of students from the University of Southern California and the Communication University of China during the Summer of 2020.
Shelley Rigger on Taiwan's Role in China's Economic Rise
Shelley Rigger's new book traces the development of the cross-Taiwan Strait economic relationship and explores how Taiwanese firms and individuals transformed Chinese business practices.
Video: Elena Songster on Pandas as China's Modern Icon
E. Elena Songster's new book links the emergence of the giant panda as a national symbol in China to the development of nature protection in the country.
Video: Teresa Wright Looks at Protest and Resistance in China
Professor Teresa Wright looks at how, when, and why Chinese individuals and groups have engaged in protests and how the targets of their complaints have responded; thus shedding light on the stability of China’s existing political system and its likely future trajectory.
Video: Erin Baggott Carter looks at how lobbying affects political outcomes in democracies
USC professor Erin Baggott Carter looks at how autocratic lobbying affects political outcomes and media coverage in democracies.