pollution
John Kerry, “Remarks at the US-China Meeting on Oceans,” June 6, 2016
June 7, 2016
Secretary of State Kerry spoke at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. The Oceans meeting was part of this year’s Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
Let's Talk About Smog: Censoring Environmental Issues in China
March 29, 2016
China is increasingly making strides toward becoming a global environmental leader, but its continued censorship of critical discussion at home complicates this progress.
Shaprio, China's Environmental Challenge, 2012.
January 1, 2012
Judith Shapiro teaches at American University. Her book was reviewed by Micah Muscolino for H-Environment and reprinted here under Creative Commons license.
Visualizing China's Pollution
The Asia Society's Asia Society in Queens Series presents a talk by Michael Zhao.
Split Enforcement: How Central Local Relations Affect Pollution Law Enforcement in China
University of California, Los Angeles Asia Institute hosts a talk with Benjamin van Rooij
Screening: The Chinese Mayor
University of Michigan Center for Chinese Studies hosts a screening of the documentary The Chinese Mayor that tells to story of Datong mayor Geng Yanbo as he tries to transform one of China's most polluted cities.
What happens in the wombs under the dome? Air pollution in China and fetal development and birth outcomes
University of Pennsylvania Center for the Study of Contemporary China hosts a discussion with Zhao Qingguo on the impact of air pollution on fetal development in China.
Blue Skies over Beijing: Economic Growth and the Environment in China
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a book talk by Matthew Kahn, an economic expert on climate change policy and USC professor. In "Blue Skies over Beijing," Kahn looks at life in China's cities from the personal perspectives of the rich, middle class, and poor, and how they cope with the stresses of pollution.
Video: Matthew Kahn on Economic Growth And The Environment In China
Matthew Kahn, an economic expert on climate change policy and USC professor, looks at life in China's cities from the personal perspectives of the rich, middle class, and poor, and how they cope with the stresses of pollution.
Featured Articles
January 16, 2020
The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a video conference looking at what the key issues were in the election and what the election means for Taiwan domestic policies, for cross-strait relations, and for U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Events
January 23, 2020 - 4:00pm
Los Angeles, California
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a short reading and discussion with Jeff Wasserstrom on his new book on Hong Kong.
March 2, 2020 - 5:00pm
Los Angeles, California
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a talk with Teng Biao, a legal scholar and well-known human rights activist.