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The Asia Pacific in 2014 - Saori Katada
The world's largest economies border the Pacific, but territorial claims, trade disputes, military moves, and other issues have many worried. A panel of experts discuss the policies and practices of key actors, how those are perceived, and the current and potential role of multilateral organizations in reducing tension, mediating disputes and promoting stability.
The Asia Pacific in 2014 - Stanley Rosen
The world's largest economies border the Pacific, but territorial claims, trade disputes, military moves, and other issues have many worried. A panel of experts discuss the policies and practices of key actors, how those are perceived, and the current and potential role of multilateral organizations in reducing tension, mediating disputes and promoting stability.
Geoff Dyer - The Contest of the Century
Author Geoff Dyer discusses his new book, "The Contest of the Century," which is both an inside account of Beijing's new quest for influence and an explanation of how America can come out on top--an essential book for businessmen, politicians, financiers, and anyone interested in current world affairs.
Songyu Zhu: Learning About the Past Via the Present
USC student Songyu Zhu discusses her studies of Chinese history.
Pristine Specimen Found in China Offers Clues to Flight of Ancient Birds
A team of paleontologists affiliated with USC and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has determined that birds were capable of modern flight patterns much earlier than previously suspected.
A Secluded Society in China Shares its Secrets With USC Alumni Filmmakers
Documentary covers little-known corner of the world
Waterman joins elite Chinese Academy of Sciences
After winning the 2013 People’s Republic of China Friendship Award last fall, University Professor Michael Waterman has been elected a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Top 10 public diplomacy stories of 2013 reveal global trends
USC’s Center on Public Diplomacy notes Peng Liyuan’s star power as one of the top public diplomacy stories of 2013.
Participatory Communication and Cultural Continuity Perspectives Regarding Ecological and Environmental Migration (EEM) in China: A Case Study in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Xin Wang's project examines the the increasingly important effects ecological and environmental migration has on the national and regional levels in the past decade.
Chi elected fellow of national society
Dr. Chi, an expert in elderly health and gerontology, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.