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The Health and Well-Being of the Elderly in China: Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)-Pilot
Shuyang Sheng seeks to identify how health affects the behaviors of labor force participation, retirement and savings of the elderly.
The Social Environment and its Impact on Health Status of Older Adults in China
Yawen Li reviews social policies including social welfare and health policies implemented since the 1980s in relation to the aged population in China.
Air Quality at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Comparing this summer's air in Beijing with that in Los Angeles, New York, and London
Counting Medals -- 2008 Beijing Games
Is finishing second or third important? Chinese and American publications use different methods to represent their countries' success in the games.
41 Trojan Athletes are Competing in Beijing
Another 10 Trojans, including a two-time Olympian for China, are serving as coaches.
Will the Olympics Change China?
USCI Executive Committee member, Daniel Lynch, discusses in the Far Eastern Economic Review how the Beijing Olympics will, or will not, facilitate political change in China.
Americans Nervous, but Overwhelmingly Favor Engagement with China
Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey also finds most Americans oppose sending U.S. troops to defend Taiwan.
Survey reports Chinese are positive about the present and optimistic about the future
New Pew survey notes that most Chinese are concerned about many economic and social issues, but are certain that others already think well of China and that those views will become even more positive with the success of the Beijing Olympics
Secrets of Foreign Companies’ Success
New USC Marshall study looks at the factors behind successful entry into Chinese and Indian marketplaces.
America’s Soft Power is Still Supreme in Asia
New survey evaluates American and Chinese soft power in five arenas: political, cultural, diplomatic, economic, and human capital