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Study shows self-esteem falters among ‘fat’ Chinese teens
Bin Xie finds thin is the new ideal body type in China, a result of increasing affluence and exposure to Western media images.
Health Issues in China
Davina Ling discusses health inequalities and health insurance in the young and old population in China
China's Social Policy: New Agenda in the Era of Urbanization
Dr. Xinping Guan reviews China's social policy reform and development
First MBAs Graduate From Shanghai Campus
Completing its executive global program, a multinational group convenes for commencement ceremonies on the USC Marshall site in China.
Executive Offers Cautionary View of China
Bear Stearns' chairman Donald Tang, a speaker at the USC Marshall Dean’s Business Breakfast Series, says reforms must follow growth.
Dental Diplomacy
Research competition winners from the USC School of Dentistry travel to China.
USC Expert in Asian Languages Dies
Classical violinist and professor emeritus Laurence Thompson, who made a commitment to the study of Chinese religion, was the first director of the USC East Asian Studies Center.
USC Conference Examines China’s Influence
The country’s rapid entry into the global economy dominates the proceedings at the 18th Asia/Pacific Business Outlook Conference hosted by the USC Marshall School of Business.
Gonzo Tales from 10 Years in China: How the Chinese Cope with a Changing Country
John Pomfret discusses the staggering social changes in China
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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.
Events
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?