A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
ethnic policy
Looking at Protesting in China
July 22, 2021
Protest and resistance in China continues. We look at causes and consequences.
Video: Panel Discussion on China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Action
April 12, 2021
The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted an online panel discussion to examine the economic, environmental, social and political impact China's Belt and Road Initiative has in Southeast and Central Asia.
PRC State Council, Vocational Education and Training in Xinjiang, August 2019
August 16, 2019
The Chinese government released this white paper on its programs in Xinjiang, describing them as an effective response to terrorism and extremism.
Committee to Protect Journalists, Chinese authorities briefly detain Globe and Mail journalist in Xinjiang
August 24, 2017
The following is a report from the Committee to Protect Journalists on the actions of Chinese authorities obstructing journalists in Xinjiang.
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?
Video: What happened in Xinjiang in July 2009?
October 9, 2010
Yang Zhongdong, USC U.S.-China Institute visiting scholar and Xinjiang University professor, examines Xinjiang's history and the social disturbances that broke out in Urumqi in July 2009.
Talking Points, July 8 - July 22, 2009
July 9, 2009
Ethnic violence in Xinjiang, US-China-Russia relations, and the passing of Herb Klein are the subjects of this week's USC U.S.-China Institute newsletter. The newsletter also includes information about China-related events and exhibitions across North America.
Featured Articles
May 13, 2022
European views toward China are not uniform. Europeans recognize China's economic prowess and clearly favor continued ties, but majorities in much of Europe now have a negative view towards China.
Events
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 4:00pm PDT
Tensions evident in the recent European Union-China virtual summit reflect the increasing skepticism in Europe toward China and the worries over Ukraine and economic ties as well as human rights and environmental issues.