PEN America's new report examines the ways in which Beijing’s censors have affected and influenced Hollywood and the global filmmaking industry. Panelists discuss pressures filmmakers confront and the choices they make in order to have their films be shown in China.
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As costs rise, apartments shrink
March 19, 2020
Many Americans are working from home to help curb the spread of COVID-19 but for many in Hong Kong, working from home isn’t possible and for others it isn't so comfortable.
The popularity of Chinese food in America
March 12, 2020
We look into the rise of Chinese food in the US and Chinese food emojis on your phone.
An outbreak of cabin fever
March 5, 2020
At its peak, more than half of the 1.4 billion people in China were asked to stay home to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Find out how they passed the time in this week's newsletter.
Media moves
February 27, 2020
Some of the avalanche of news this week concerning the U.S. and China has been about the news media itself. Both the U.S. and Chinese governments took action towards media organizations operating in each other’s countries.
China as a campaign issue
February 20, 2020
What have the Democratic frontrunners said about China? We answer that in our new weekly newsletter.
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?
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Events
August 20, 2020 - 4:00pm
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a webinar with Han Li to examine how Chinese are rediscovering the rural China and idealizing rural life in the social media age. She'll also look at the social and political forces driving this trend.
August 16, 2020 - 6:00pm
Companies and HR professionals across China will be recruiting and networking with international talent.