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.

Hope and fear

May 7, 2020

Why does Xinjiang matter? We delve into the demographics of Xinjiang. 

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.