A boy in Montana determined to learn Chinese, Dexter “Tiff” Roberts eventually became one of Businessweek’s first China correspondents. For two decades he explored how government policies affected everyday people. His new book, The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, tells the story of China’s hundreds of millions of migrant workers.
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Romance and commerce in China
February 13, 2020
February 14th isn't the original Valentine's Day in China, but that hasn't stopped the Western version of the holiday from finding a partner across the Pacific.
Shanghai Disney closure
February 6, 2020
This has been the longest closure of Shanghai Disneyland since its opening.
Kobe said China was like his "second home"
January 30, 2020
As news of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash on January 26th spread, fans across China paid tribute to the basketball legend who said China was like his "second home."
Happy Year of the Rat! 祝您鼠年快乐！
January 24, 2020
We are delighted to share our annual collection of lunar new year stamps. Which is your favorite?
Celebrating the Year of the Pig, USCI's Lunar New Year Stamp Collection
January 21, 2019
Each year, the USC U.S.-China Institute collects lunar new year stamps from around the world. Which is your favorite?
Oprah at USC and China's Oprahs - Talking Points, May 11-29, 2018
May 11, 2018
This issue of the newsletter highlights the women who have been called "China's Oprah" and includes our comprehensive calendar of China-focused events and exhibitions across North America.
Talking Points: March 8-21, 2018
March 8, 2018
We mark international women's day and look at who is better represented, women or the wealthy. Also - our North America calendar of China-focused events and exhibitions.
Talking Points: 2017 Passings and 2018 New Year Wishes, Dec. 30, 2017
December 30, 2017
Our end of the year Talking Points newsletter reports on U.S.-China notables who passed in 2017.
Talking Points: Trump's China Strategy and Our Holiday Wishes, Dec. 22, 2017
December 21, 2017
The USC U.S.-China Institute needs your help. All gifts help us move forward in our work. This week's Talking Points discusses the Trump National Security Strategy and includes our calendar of China-focused exhibitions across North America.
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July 2, 2020
David Zweig, professor emeritus at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, looks at how tensions between the United States and China have impacted scientific collaboration and research.
Events
July 16, 2020 - 4:00pm
Bob Davis and Lingling Wei, authors of Superpower Showdown, will help us understand the ramp up of US-China economic tensions and the far-reaching consequences of the stand-off.