Panelists examined the issues driving the protests in Hong Kong, the social composition and motivations of the protesters and counter-protesters, and how the various sides are using media to reach local, mainland and international audiences.
Soft power
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China’s Global Quest for Resources and Implications for the United States," January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on January 26, 2012. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
PRC State Council, China’s Peaceful Development, September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
This is an official government “white paper,” issued by the information office of the State Council.
Talking Points, September 5 - September 14, 2011
September 5, 2011
This issue of the USC US-China Institute newsletter discusses U.S. government assistance to China. Support includes grants to fund work in health, trade development, and fostering the rule of law. As always, Talking Points includes a comprehensive calendar of China-related events across North America.
Talking Points, August 19-31, 2011
August 19, 2011
This edition of the USC US-China Institute's newsletter looks at Vice President Joe Biden's trip to China, China in new campaign ads, and the increasing numbers of Chinese students coming to the US. As always, the newsletter includes our calendar of China related events and exhibitions across North America.
Senate Minority Report, Another US Deficit -- China and America -- Public Diplomacy in the Age of the Internet, February 15, 2011
February 15, 2011
A report prepared by the staff of the Republican minority on the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senator Richard Lugar, ranking minority member, released the report.
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress," July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Congressional Research Service, “China’s Foreign Aid Activities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia,” February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
This Congressional Research Service report was prepared by Thomas Lum, Hannah Fischer, Julissa Gomez-Granger, and Anne Leland. It draws on work at New York University.
Congressional Research Service, "Comparing Global Influence: China’s and U.S. Diplomacy, Foreign Aid, Trade, and Investment in the Developing World," August 15, 2008
August 15, 2008
A report comparing the global influence of the two countries' use of soft power in the international arena.
Congressional Research Service, "China's Foreign Policy and 'Soft Power' in South America, Asia, and Africa," April 15, 2008
April 15, 2008
This report, unlike most by CRS, was published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Featured Articles
September 4, 2019
The USC U.S.-China Institute and Asia Society hosted a talk with Weijian Shan, one of Asia’s best-known financiers, as he recounts his remarkable personal story of his exile to the Gobi Desert for hard labor at the age of 15 amidst the turmoil of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution.
Events
November 7, 2019 - 4:00pm
Los Angeles, California
The USC U.S.-China Institute and the USC East Asian Library present a screening of Daughter of Shanghai, a documentary featuring actress Tsai Chin talking about her life, scenes from the films and series she has starred in, and footage of celebrities talking about Tsai’s influence on them.