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Talking Points, Good Bye 2016!
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This issue of Talking Points wishes you a Happy New Year and takes note of some of the noted Chinese who passed away this year and some talented Americans who contributed to greater understanding of China. And we note the passing of George Michael, the British musician who helped expand China's cultural universe in the 1980s.
Talking Points, Winter Holidays Edition, Dec. 18-31, 2016
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Unpredictability is the new watchword in U.S.-China relations. Whether it is maneuvering in the South China Sea, direct talks between Taiwan’s president and America’s, China’s imposition of tighter foreign exchange controls or the U.S. blocking of the sale of a German firm to China, the past two weeks have offered much to think and talk about.
Talking Points, Thanksgiving 2016
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The Thanksgiving 2016 edition of the USC U.S.-China Institute's newsletter. It looks at giving Thanksgiving a Chinese flavor and includes our comprehensive calendar of China-centered events across North America.
Talking Points: Nov. 15-25, 2016 - Trump Election Edition
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This issue of Talking Points focuses on the Trump Victory and what this might mean for US-China ties.
Talking Points, Presidential Debates Edition, Sept. 27, 2016
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This is a special issue of Talking Points reviewing the history of China in US presidential debates from 1960 to 2016.
Talking Points: September 23 - October 7, 2016
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This issue of Talking Points highlights key issues in the U.S.-China relationship, including a local fight over billion-dollar developments. Our comprehensive calendar of China-focused events across North America is also included.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 中秋节快乐!
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from the USC U.S.-China Institute!
Talking Points, July 15, 1971 - Nixon and Zhou Shake the World
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On July 15, 1971 Richard Nixon and Zhou Enlai announced that Nixon would go to China. We remember the road to that announcement and the trip that followed.
Talking Points – Vacation Issue
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Chinese food can be found nearly everywhere. It’s easily China’s most successful export.
Talking Points, Lunar New Year Special Issue, Feb. 5 - 21, 2016
Our annual lunar new year edition of the USC U.S.-China Institute's newsletter looks at Year of the Monkey stamps from around the world and includes our calendar of China-focused events across North America.
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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?