US-China Today
Chinese Chain Restaurants: Redefining High-End Chinese in Los Angeles
August 29, 2017
Chinese chain restaurants are bringing established, high-end names to Los Angeles. Chinese is no longer a bargain choice, but a choice revealing “taste.”
Q&A with Eric Priest on Chinese Music Industry Investment
July 25, 2017
We spoke with Eric Priest, an expert in international copyright law, to understand the streaming market and current Chinese investment in domestic and international music.
Love on the Cloud: The Rise of Online Dating in China
July 17, 2017
Chinese online dating services have grown increasingly popular as they draw on traditional Chinese dating values such as material security and marriage-focused relationships.
Q&A with Xiaoyu Qin on "Iron Moon"
June 22, 2017
US-China Today spoke with the director of Iron Moon, Xiaoyu Qin, to discuss the documentary focusing on the plight of Chinese migrant workers and the creativity of people living at the bottom of society.
A Dance of Their Own: Modern Dance in China
February 28, 2017
Due to its nontraditional and sometimes heavy themes, modern dance has struggled to take off in the past in China. However, as dancers find ways to tell their own personal stories at home and abroad, modern dance may finally have the chance to take center stage.
Behind the Curtains: The Evolution and Impact of Asian Americans in Theatre
January 17, 2017
In an environment with traditionally limited opportunities, Asian American actors, writers and directors find support and common ground in the theatre scene.
On the Road: Chinese RV Tourism in the U.S.
December 6, 2016
This growing trend of Chinese travelers taking RV road trips in the U.S. signals a shift in the Chinese traveling culture towards freedom, flexibility and exploration.
Look Out Below: Parachute Kids Descend Upon the U.S.
December 1, 2016
Parachute kids, or international students from China or Taiwan who study alone in the U.S., have made headlines for their difficulties adjusting but rarely for their personal successes.
Opinion: Why China May Have Actually Won the Olympics
October 14, 2016
Although China traditionally touts its medal count as a sign of national strength, this year, the genuine attitudes and interactions of its athletes took the gold.
Culture Clash: Ethnic Unrest in Xinjiang
September 19, 2016
With anti-Islamic sentiment on the rise in China, what does the future hold for the country's Muslim population in Xinjiang?
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January 16, 2020
The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a video conference looking at what the key issues were in the election and what the election means for Taiwan domestic policies, for cross-strait relations, and for U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Events
January 23, 2020 - 4:00pm
Los Angeles, California
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a short reading and discussion with Jeff Wasserstrom on his new book on Hong Kong.
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.