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.
Announcements
USC And China In The News In 2021
September 16, 2021
China-related news involving USC research, faculty, students and organizations.
Stop AAPI Discrimination and Mistrust
March 24, 2021
USCI condemns bias and abuse. We stand for inclusion. Diversity makes us stronger. Below are resources to help victims and to mobilize against hate.
Looking at the U.S. Justice Department's China Initiative
February 13, 2021
Links to interviews USCI has conducted and documents it has collected relating to the Justice Department's push to "curb Chinese economic espionage."
Hong Kong Since The Handover
November 12, 2020
After the 1997 return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty, the region was supposed to enjoy 50 years of autonomy. That seems to be ending much sooner.
Author interviews with USCI
February 6, 2020
These short interviews introduce authors of new books about China and about U.S.-China relations.
Introducing the China Life Podcast
December 2, 2019
From trade, the environment, politics, human rights, and much more, China is in the news every single day. But China is not just a headline.
Position Available: Outreach Assistant
August 20, 2014
The USC US-China Institute (USCI) is seeking a USC graduate student to assist in our teacher training program. Please see the post for details.
Media Advisory: USC/Peking University report on building US-China trust to be released on April 22, 2014
April 14, 2014
The U.S.-China Bi-National Commission on Trust-Building and Enhancing Relations releases its report on fostering deeper U.S.-China understanding and improved ties through next generation programs, bringing in a greater variety of people and utilizing new technological platforms.
Explore the USCI documents collection
May 13, 2013
The collection includes treaties, speeches, and reports on a wide range of issues, including security, trade, human rights, civic organizations, law, intellectual property, and much more.
One Year Remembrance Service for Ming Qu and Ying Wu
April 9, 2013
A remembrance of the two graduate students lost last year
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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.