Zhao offers a quick history of China's foreign policy since 1949 and then offers a provocative assessment of it today.
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Tennis in China

The Women’s Tennis Association is at odds with China’s government. How big is tennis in China?
Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink

Jeffrey Wasserstrom draws on his many visits to Hong Kong and knowledge of the history of repression and resistance to help readers understand the deep roots and the broad significance of the events unfolding day by day in the city.
Video: Lisa Hanson Discusses Video Gaming in China

China accounts for over a quarter of the global video game/esports market. Lisa Hanson, who has studied the Chinese market since 2002, highlights key trends in that market.
Former Trojans team up to take American football to China

Weeklong camp for student-athletes combines on-field work with intense English-language courses.
These athletes row to the beat of a different drum

USC Viterbi students compete in a traditional Chinese sport testing their timing and teamwork.
Video: Dan Washburn and Karl Taro Greenfeld on "The Forbidden Game"

Award-winning journalists Dan Washburn and Karl Taro Greenfeld discuss Washburn's new book, The Forbidden Game: Golf and the Chinese Dream, which uses the politically taboo topic of golf to paint what critics are calling "an illuminating portrait of modern China."
Students to bike across America to feed hungry children in China

A two-month campaign will raise awareness for one of the most respected charities in China
Remarks at the Opening of the Third Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE), May 3, 2012
On May 3, 2012, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine gave the opening remarks for the Third Annual U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE). She spoke on the importance of US-China relations and cooperation as a means to mutual achievement.
Talking Points, August 19-31, 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.
Talking Points, July 22 - August 3, 2011
This week's USC U.S.-China Institute newsletter focuses on sports diplomacy and Kissinger's secret to Beijing in July 1971. As always, Talking Points updates you on China-related events and exhibitions across North America.
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