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Film/TV/radio
Global Exchange Program 2016: The 9 Floor Commune
April 6, 2017
A short documentary produced in collaboration between one student from USC and one from the Communication University of China.
Video: Aynne Kokas on Hollywood's relationship with China
March 13, 2017
Aynne Kokas, from the University of Virginia, offers an in-depth look at China’s growing role in the global media industries and how it is shaping Hollywood in the twenty-first century.
Kokas, Hollywood Made in China, 2017
January 31, 2017
Aynne Kokas's book was reviewed for the History of Diplomacy discussion list by Ying Zhu.
Talking Points: Nov. 15-25, 2016 - Trump Election Edition
November 15, 2016
This issue of Talking Points focuses on the Trump Victory and what this might mean for US-China ties.
16 Members of Congress, "Emerging Threats Require Review of Foreign Investment in the US," September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
Representative Robert Pittenger (R-NC) and fifteen other members of the House of Representatives called for a review of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Beijing International Film Festival attracts USC faculty
June 6, 2016
Associate Professor of Practice Jason E. Squire just returned from China, where he presented at the Beijing International Film Festival. His keynote was part of a segment titled “The Charm of Comedy Films” at the Summit on the Beauty of Film.
Morley Safer, 1931-2016 -- Reported from China during the Cultural Revolution
May 23, 2016
The famed 60 Minutes journalist passed away May 19. Safer, a Canadian, and posed as a tourist in 1967 to gain entry. His report for CBS, Morley Safer's Red China Diary, was broadcast in 1967. He spoke with USCI about the experience for Assignment:China.
Ma, Sounding the Modern Woman: The Songstress in Chinese Cinema (May 13, 2015)
November 13, 2015
This review of Jean Ma's book was written by Andrew Stuckey and published by the H-Asia discussion list. It's republished here by Creative Commons license.
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Directed by Hollywood, Edited by China," October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
This report was written by Sean O'Connor and Nicholas Armstrong, staffers for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. A disclaimer for the report notes that it may not necessarily reflect the views of the commission or any member of the commission.
Q&A with Fu Hongxing, Director of "Mr. Deng Goes to Washington"
October 6, 2015
Watch the Q&A session with director Fu Hongxing following the screening of his new documentary that delves into the lesser known details of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping’s historic trip to the United States in 1979.
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Featured Articles
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?