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Property Rights, Land Speculation, and Urban Sprawl: A Comparative Study of U.S. and China
September 18, 2008
Pengyu Zhu investigates the impact of the different property rights regimes in the U.S. and China on urban sprawl.
"Domesticating" Democracy: Electoral Assistance under One-Party Dominance
September 18, 2008
Xiangfeng Yang seeks to provide insights into the successes, constraints and potentials of international "political assistance" in China and its broad impact on China's political reform and international relations.
2008-2009 USCI Graduate Summer Fieldwork Grants
September 18, 2008
Grant recipients return from abroad and report on their summer research.
The Health and Well-Being of the Elderly in China: Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)-Pilot
September 18, 2008
Shuyang Sheng seeks to identify how health affects the behaviors of labor force participation, retirement and savings of the elderly.
Air Quality at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
August 21, 2008
Comparing this summer's air in Beijing with that in Los Angeles, New York, and London
Counting Medals -- 2008 Beijing Games
August 13, 2008
Is finishing second or third important? Chinese and American publications use different methods to represent their countries' success in the games.
41 Trojan Athletes are Competing in Beijing
August 12, 2008
Another 10 Trojans, including a two-time Olympian for China, are serving as coaches.
Will the Olympics Change China?
August 7, 2008
USCI Executive Committee member, Daniel Lynch, discusses in the Far Eastern Economic Review how the Beijing Olympics will, or will not, facilitate political change in China.
Americans Nervous, but Overwhelmingly Favor Engagement with China
August 4, 2008
Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey also finds most Americans oppose sending U.S. troops to defend Taiwan.
Survey reports Chinese are positive about the present and optimistic about the future
July 24, 2008
New Pew survey notes that most Chinese are concerned about many economic and social issues, but are certain that others already think well of China and that those views will become even more positive with the success of the Beijing Olympics
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Featured Articles
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?