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Human Rights: Part 3 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
Concerns about human rights pervade American discussions about China. Human rights is the focus of the third segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on the 2008 election and U.S.-China relations.
China's Growing International Clout: Part 5 of the Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
Progress on major issues from slowing climate change and halting the proliferation of nuclear weapons to protecting intellectual property rights all require U.S.-China cooperation. China's rapid economic rise has made it an increasingly important actor in diverse international arenas. The fifth segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China relations and the 2008 election looks at these issues.
Election ’08 and the Challenge of China - USCI Documentary
October 6, 2008
The U.S.-China relationship is complicated and is vital for both countries and the world. Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
Taiwan and China’s Military Buildup: Part 4 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
Two-way trade between Taiwan and China exceeded $100 billion last year and more than one million people from Taiwan are living and working in China. Nonetheless, the Taiwan issue continues to loom large in U.S.-China relations. It and China's efforts to expand and strength its military are the focus of the fourth segment in the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on the 2008 election and U.S.-China ties.
Tensions over Trade: Part 2 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China
October 6, 2008
China is America's largest overseas trading partner and is has the world's fastest growing large economy. This is the second part of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on the 2008 election and U.S.-China relations.
Keck Medical School professor offers expertise to China in run-up to Olympic Games
October 3, 2008
Renli Qiao assists in preparing medical staff for the Beijing Games.
New Globalization and Cultural Industry in China
September 19, 2008
Katherine Chu investigates how Chinese state and film industry actors have responded to the perceived opportunities and challenges of globalization.
New England Merchants, the China Trade, and the Origins of California
September 18, 2008
Michael Block project investigates how American involvement in the China trade influenced the 1846 United States invasion and subsequent conquest of California.
The Social Environment and its Impact on Health Status of Older Adults in China
September 18, 2008
Yawen Li reviews social policies including social welfare and health policies implemented since the 1980s in relation to the aged population in China.
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January 4, 2024
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
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
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?