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Belt and Road Initiative
Video: David Shambaugh on the US and China in Southeast Asia
December 10, 2020
David Shambaugh spoke on his new book focusing on the United States and China in one of the world's most dynamic regions.
Video: David Lampton on China’s effort to create an intercountry railway system
October 16, 2020
The USC U.S.-China Institute talks with author David M. Lampton on his new book, which examines China’s effort to create an intercountry railway system connecting China and its seven Southeast Asian neighbors.
Comparing U.S. & China Trade in Southeast Asia
October 15, 2020
We look at how reliant Southeast Asian nations are on trade with China and with the U.S. China is the top trading partner for all, but the U.S. Is a key export market for many.
What's At Stake In Xinjiang
May 11, 2020
A symposium featuring a distinguished panel of specialists to discuss Uyghur beliefs and Chinese government policies in the region.
Video: Tom Narins on Sovereignty and the Belt and Road Initiative
April 23, 2020
Professor Tom Narins from the University at Albany (SUNY Albany) on how the Belt and Road Initiative illustrates ways that sovereignty works that conventional international relations fail to account for.
U.S. Senate, Hearing on China's Belt and Road Initiative, June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was committee chair of the finance committee and John Cornyn (R-Texas) was chair of the subcommittee on international trade. Cornyn chaired the hearing which included testimony from Carolyn Bartholomew, Roy Kamphausen, Daniel Klimen, and Derek Scissors.
Xi Jinping, Keynote Speech Opening the Second Belt and Road Forum, April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019
Xi Jinping opened the Second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing in April 2019.
President Xi's speech at opening of Belt and Road forum, May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017
This is the full text of the keynote speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
Xi Jinping, On the maritime silk road, China-ASEAN cooperation, October 2, 2013
October 2, 2013
Xi Jinping addressed the Indonesian parliament in Jakarta and laid out his wish that China and Indonesia work together in building a Maritime Silk Road. The initiative wasn't formally named at the time, but would become 一带一路, the Belt and Road Initiative.
Xi Jinping, Speech in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Building a Silk Road Economic Belt with Central Asian Nations, September 7, 2013
September 7, 2013
Xi Jinping announced China's Belt and Road Initiative though not with that name or vision. At this speech in the capital of Kazakhstan, Xi highlights the historical links between China and Central Asia. The next year he spoke in Indonesia of the maritime silk road portion of what will be known as the Belt and Road Initiative.
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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?