Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Labor
China's New Labor & Employment Laws and the Three "S's:" Stresses, Straings, and Significance
The Center for Chinese Studies presents a talk with Ronald Brown on the new labor law reforms raising the rights and standards of workers throughout China.
Construction of Employment Policy for Gender Equality: A Comparative Analysis in the United States and China by Policy Process Perspective
Shi Hongmei will talk on gender equality and labor in China at the University of Wisconsin.
Designated Drivers: State Capitalism in China’s Auto Industry
A talk by Greg Anderson discussing his book about the Chinese car industry and the delicate nature of China's planned economy.
Working Conditions and Factory Auditing in the Chinese Toy Industry
This hearing will examine allegations regarding working conditions at four Chinese toy manufacturers, what the toy industry is doing to audit factories in China and address reports of poor working conditions, and the effectiveness of private-sector auditing and business codes of conduct in China.
Symposium: “Chinese Workers: Under Threat or a Threat to American Workers?”
Indiana University presents a symposium on labor issues in China.
Fortune Teller
Xu Tong's Fortune Teller will be screened at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
China and the Human
City University of New York will host a conference to explore the relationship of China with human beings.
Taiwan and Asia Pacific Economic Integration: ECFA, TPP, and Beyond
The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University presents a conference to highlight Taiwan and Asia Pacific Economic Integration.
Building China: The rise of informal precarious work in China’s construction industry
The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies presents a talk by Sarah Swider from Wayne State on the migrants in precarious work in China's construction industry.
Perfect Life
Emily Tang's second feature tells the bleak stories of female migrant workers in China.
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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?