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
Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines
February 18, 2021
With every country vying for vaccines, the deals may have more to do with international diplomacy than health policy.
College Enrollment Trends in the U.S. and China
February 4, 2021
Chinese universities are operating fairly normally while covid-19 continues to complicate the operation of U.S. schools. In our newsletter this week, we look at enrollment trends in the two countries.
Life Expectancy in the U.S. and China
January 28, 2021
Better nutrition, decreased smoking, safer working conditions, hygiene and healthcare have helped lengthen lives globally—but these gains are not distributed evenly.
Common Values and Interests
January 21, 2021
While President Biden has promised large changes in American policy, the strong and multithreaded U.S. relationship with Taiwan is unlikely to be among them.
Biden's China Team
January 14, 2021
How will the Biden administration work with, or against, China? We look at the views of his Cabinet nominees to get an idea.
State Exports to China
January 7, 2021
China is the third-largest market for U.S. goods and services. Blue states export almost as many goods to China as red states do for both goods and services.
Happy Holidays
December 17, 2020
It has been a busy year for the U.S.-China relationship, so be sure to catch up on all of our programming from it.
Health Care in the U.S. and China
December 3, 2020
Here we offer charts comparing health spending, numbers of health professionals, and life expectancy for the U.S. and China and a look at the impact of covid-19 in East Asia and the U.S.
Thankful for you
November 25, 2020
Whether you share your time, your attention, your expertise, your network or other resources, you help us.
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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.