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.
Newsletter
China's Commercial Space Industry
July 15, 2021
U.S.-based billionaire space ventures get a lot of attention, but China's commercial space industry is growing fast as well.
Revisiting Kissinger's Secret Trip to Beijing
July 8, 2021
It's been 50 years since Kissinger's trip, which paved the way for normalized relations between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China.
The Party Throws Itself A Party
July 1, 2021
China's Communist Party marks the 100th anniversary of its founding. Here we share resources on the party's history and agenda.
(Photo: Flag raising, Pang Xinglei, Xinhua)
100 Years of the Chinese Communist Party
June 24, 2021
A look at Communist Party demographics as it turns 100.
U.S. & China Trade with G7 Members
June 17, 2021
Our latest infographic compares U.S. and Chinese trade with G7 member countries.
Video Games in the U.S. and China
June 10, 2021
More people than ever are reaching for the game controller instead of the TV remote.
Chinese Students in U.S. Colleges
June 3, 2021
Online and in person, students are donning caps and gowns. This week we look at Chinese students in America and America's continuing desirability as a study abroad destination.
Congressional Mentions of AAPI on Social Media
May 27, 2021
The growth of AAPI population in the U.S. and the recent rise in violence against them has lawmakers tweeting more than ever.
Income Taxes in the U.S. & China
May 20, 2021
America is much more dependent than China on individual tax payers.
Coming to America, Asian Migration
May 13, 2021
Chinese have been immigrating to the U.S. since record keeping began in 1820.
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Featured Articles
September 21, 2021
As China's interests in Africa grow, it seeks to strengthen its media presence.
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.