Apple rolled out new products and services this week, so we look at how important China has been to Apple.
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Congressional Research Service, “US-Funded Assistance Programs in China,” May 18, 2007
May 18, 2007
Thomas Lum wrote this report.
2006 US State Department Report on Human Rights in Taiwan, March 6, 2007
March 6, 2007
This report describes the human rights practices by the Taiwanese government. Problems exist in the following areas: corruption by officials, violence and discrimination against women, trafficking in persons, and abuses of foreign workers.
China's Human Rights Record and Falun Gong, 2005
September 21, 2005
Gretchen Birkle, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Testimony Before the House Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations
Chinese Government White Paper on “China’s Progress in Human Rights in 2004,” 2005
April 1, 2005
In 2004, China adhered to the scientific view of development by putting people first, and made every effort to build a harmonious society. Further improvements were made in people's living standards, and China's human rights conditions were continuously improved and developed in all fields.
Chinese Government White Paper on “Human Rights Record of the United States in 2001,” 2002
March 11, 2002
This Chinese government paper covers details areas where the U.S. has violated human rights upon its own people and other nations. It also points out that racial discrimination is the most serious human rights problem.
H.Con.Res. 73 – China/Olympics, 2001
April 4, 2001
Expressing the Sense of Congress that the 2008 Olympic Games should not be held in Beijing unless the Government of the People’s Republic of China releases all political prisoners, ratifies the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and observes internationally recognized human rights.
A Declaration on Human Rights by the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 1977
August 16, 1977
August 16, 1977 declaration on human rights from Taiwan's Presbyterian Church
Abolish Slavery in My Smartphone: Rethinking Foxconn, Capitalism, and Digital Labor
Duke University's Asian/Pacific Studies Institute presents a talk by Jack Qiu, Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
China and International Law: Human Rights, Sovereignty, and Maritime Disputes
The NYU U.S.-Asia Law Institute presents various panels on the Rule of Law in China; specifically human rights, sovereignty and maritime disputes.
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July 2, 2020
David Zweig, professor emeritus at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, looks at how tensions between the United States and China have impacted scientific collaboration and research.
Events
September 24, 2020 - 2:00pm
Join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a conversation with U.S. Assistant Attorney General John Demers.
October 15, 2020 - 4:00pm
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a book talk with author David Lampton. His new book examines China’s effort to create an intercountry railway system connecting China and its seven Southeast Asian neighbors.