In this illustrated presentation, Prof. Wasserstrom puts events since the 1997 Handover and particularly since the 2014 Umbrella Movement into comparative and historical perspective.
Announcements
Internships available at the USC Pacific Asia Museum
May 27, 2015
The USC Pacific Asia Museum is seeking to hire interns to work in a specific museum department and attend regular departmental meetings, but interact frequently with other departments.
Bullet Train #005: China's Hot Mom (辣妈) Phenomenon
May 1, 2015
A pop culture podcast featuring stories that connect Asia with the rest of the world.
US-China Exchange website
January 27, 2015
Our new US-China Exchange website offers a unique database of past and present exchange programs. It is the go-to reference for all those interested in U.S.-China affairs and, especially, for those eager to link up with standard-bearers in U.S.-China exchanges and to learn from the best practices of others.
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
USC US-China Institute invites applications for graduate fieldwork grants (submission deadline: March 15, 2013)
February 12, 2013
USC doctoral students in all disciplines are eligible to apply for summer fieldwork support.
U.S.-China Bi-National Commission on Trust - Building and Enhancing Relations
October 1, 2012
The commission met in Beijing with senior Chinese foreign relations, commerce, overseas Chinese, military, and media officials and scholars. The commission will issue a report assessing trends in U.S.-China mutual trust and offering recommendations on how to improve understanding and foster greater trust.
Undergraduate Seminar: Communication and Social Change in China
May 31, 2012
Yu Hong will be offering Comm 400 this fall. Tuesdays/Thursdays 11-12:20
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January 19, 2020
We are delighted to share our annual collection of lunar new year stamps. Which is your favorite?
Events
March 2, 2020 - 5:00pm
Los Angeles, California
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a talk with Teng Biao, a legal scholar and well-known human rights activist.
April 9, 2020 - 4:00pm
Los Angeles, California
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a talk with Julia Strauss on her new book, which focuses on the period 1949 to 1954 and compares how the Communist Party in China and the Nationalist Party in Taiwan sought to consolidate their authority and foster economic development.