Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Children
Young people volunteer to "Go West"
USCI's look at "The Future of U.S. - China Relations"
International conference launches new USC institute focusing on U.S. – China relations
Exploring Khan's Legacy on Women
USC's Bettine Birge receives a Mellon Fellowship to support her studies of how the Mongolian conquest changed the rights of Chinese women.
Grandparents Play Role in Chinese Expansion
Elders in rural China care for grandchildren after the parents migrate to urban centers.
Obesity, Weight Perception & Socio-Cultural Factors in Chinese Adolescents
Assistant Professor Bin Xie discusses weight perception and obesity prevalence in Chinese teenagers
Study shows self-esteem falters among ‘fat’ Chinese teens
Bin Xie finds thin is the new ideal body type in China, a result of increasing affluence and exposure to Western media images.
Health Issues in China
Davina Ling discusses health inequalities and health insurance in the young and old population in China
Parents’ unhealthy lifestyles trigger numerous detrimental effects on children
Findings suggest the important influence of parental smoking on the behavioral choices of Chinese adolescents.
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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
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?