Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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Buried in plastic?
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The plastics industry is global and the task of cleaning it up should be global too.
Corporate Social Responsibility in China
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H&M's statements about forced labor in Xinjiang have angered both Chinese and human rights groups.
Hate is a Virus
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Hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S. have been on the rise since 2015, but shot up 150% with the covid-19 pandemic and the "blame China" rhetoric of the 2020 campaign.
Chinese Tourists and Japan
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Japan's ban on foreign spectators will disrupt the the country's booming tourism industry for Chinese visitors.
Women in Government
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For Women's History Month, our new graphics illustrate women in positions of leadership in the U.S. and China.
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
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While the recent wave of violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders has made headlines, hate crimes have actually been on the rise since 2015.
Semiconductor Dependency
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Semiconductors are found everywhere in the modern world. Companies and countries are racing to position themselves in this vital market.
Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines
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With every country vying for vaccines, the deals may have more to do with international diplomacy than health policy.
Happy Year of the Ox! 祝您牛年快乐!
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It's Lunar New Year Eve, a time to get together with family and call on friends and neighbors. U.S.
College Enrollment Trends in the U.S. and China
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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.
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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.
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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?