A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
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Online Courses for Educators
April 25, 2022
USCI's online courses enable teachers to learn not just about East Asia, but about how they might bring East Asia to their own students.
USC and China in the News, 2022
April 19, 2022
News organizations frequently turn to USC for expert analysis on trends in China.
USC APIFSA Allyship Resource Guide
March 9, 2022
The Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association (APIFSA) was formed in April 2021 in response to the increase in anti-API hatred and violence reported around the country. Our mission is to create a safe space and a strong voice to advocate for API faculty and staff across the USC community.
Stop AAPI Discrimination and Mistrust
February 10, 2022
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
January 3, 2022
Links to interviews USCI has conducted and documents it has collected relating to the Justice Department's push to curb Chinese economic espionage.
USC And China In The News In 2021
December 15, 2021
China-related news involving USC research, faculty, students and organizations.
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.
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Featured Articles
May 13, 2022
European views toward China are not uniform. Europeans recognize China's economic prowess and clearly favor continued ties, but majorities in much of Europe now have a negative view towards China.
Events
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 4:00pm PDT
Tensions evident in the recent European Union-China virtual summit reflect the increasing skepticism in Europe toward China and the worries over Ukraine and economic ties as well as human rights and environmental issues.