Teng Biao grew up in a rural village before attending law school at Peking University and focusing on human rights. While his early successes were lauded by the Chinese government, he was later abducted and tortured by police. He fled to the United States with his family and now teaches at Hunter College in NYC.
Business
Michael Dunne on General Motors in China
April 19, 2019
Michael Dunne's book reveals how extraordinary people, remarkable decisions and surprising breaks made triumph in China possible for General Motors.
White House Press Secretary, “China’s Political Correctness,” May 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
This statement was issued in response to a directive from China’s government to foreign businesses operating in China to ensure their websites adhere to Beijing’s “one-China” policy, that is, to not treat Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan as separate entities.
Video: Wei Yen Discusses How Culture Can Affect Investments
October 27, 2017
Wei Yen (厳序纬), author and veteran businessman, examines Chinese outbound investment and how American businesses can take advantage of China’s rise to forge win-win partnerships.
Duncan Clark Discusses His Book "Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built"
December 21, 2016
About the Book
Q&A with Lawrence Tan, Chinese Entrepreneur in America and Founder of Miibox.com
October 27, 2015
Lawrence Tan, the founder of Miibox, describes the growing e-commerce world and setting up a business for authentic Asian products in the United States. The interview was conducted and written by staff writer Jialin Li.
Video: Frank Lavin discusses China's e-commerce market
July 16, 2015
Frank Lavin, the CEO and founder of Export Now, draws on his experience with the company as well as his background in China banking, trade negotiations, diplomacy. and market entry strategy to share techniques that companies can use to compete in China e-Commerce.
Video: Peter Brack on Adventures in Media Entrepreneurship in China
February 20, 2015
Peter Brack, veteran media executive and now a venture capitalist, discusses lessons learned in two decades launching and running media enterprises in China and the rest of Asia.
Sec. John Kerry, “Remarks at AmCham APEC CEO Reception,” Nov. 8, 2014
November 8, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the American Chamber of Commerce reception for those attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Beijing. The event was held at the Northeast Marriot.
Sec. John Kerry, “Remarks on U.S.-China Relations,” Nov. 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C.
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Featured Articles
June 11, 2020
Professor Margaret Lewis examined the US government's use of criminal prosecutions to address a broad "China" threat is at tension with the criminal justice system.
Events
July 2, 2020 - 4:00pm
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a webinar with David Zweig to look at how tensions between the United States and China have impacted scientific collaboration and research.
July 16, 2020 - 4:00pm
Bob Davis and Lingling Wei, authors of Superpower Showdown, will help us understand the ramp up of US-China economic tensions and the far-reaching consequences of the stand-off.