William Overholt argues that as China reaches a threshold where success has eliminated the conditions that enabled miraculous growth, Xi Jinping is pursuing the riskiest political strategy of any important national leader. Alternative outcomes include continued impressive growth and political stability, Japanese-style stagnation, and a major political-economic crisis.
Announcements
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
NEW COURSE - Water and Energy Management in China: Market Forces and Socialist Ideology
April 11, 2012
Dr. Juliana Qiong Wang's Course will discuss environmental economics and policy. The class meets from 12:30-1:50 on TTH in SOS B-15.
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Featured Articles
June 20, 2017
Our "Finding Solutions" conference focused on the work of individuals, companies, and NGOs addressing some of China’s most pressing challenges. We had a large and diverse audience participate. Videos coming soon!
Events
August 24, 2018 - 12:30pm
Los Angeles, California
Symposium sponsored by the Grassroots Diplomacy Council and the USC U.S.-China Institute
August 30, 2018 - 4:00pm
Los Angeles, California
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a discussion on American and Chinese aims and tactics in the US-China trade war as well as its impact and potential costs.