Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Screening: Plastic America
The Center for Chinese Studies at UC Berkeley presents a documentary by Wang Jiuliang about the recycled plastic industry.
Wang Jiuliang, independent filmmaker
Film screening and presentation by the filmmaker.
Interview with the filmmaker: https://www.chinadialogue.net/books/6947-Film-How-China-became-the-world-s-rubbish-dump/en
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?