Global military expenditure rose 2.6% last year. The U.S. and China outspend the rest of the world.
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Vice Pres. Mike Pence, “On the Administration’s Policy toward China,” October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
Delivered at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C.
Randall Schriver, Confirmation Hearing Testimony and Submissions, November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017
Schriver was nominated by Pres. Donald Trump to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian-Pacific Affairs. He served as a Naval Intelligence Officer, then served in the Defense Department and the State Department. In the private sector he was a co-founder of Armitage International, a consulting firm, and founded and led Project 2049.
In memoriam: Gin Wong, USC trustee and prominent architect, 94
September 7, 2017
The visionary Trojan designed many Southern California landmarks and left an indelible mark on the region’s landscape.
In memoriam: Social worker Frances Wu, 96
September 6, 2017
Philanthropist and alumna was the first Chinese-American to receive a Doctor of Social Work from USC.
Watch presentations from "China: Finding Solutions," A USCI Conference
June 20, 2017
Our "Finding Solutions" conference focused on the work of individuals, companies, and NGOs addressing some of China’s most pressing challenges. We had a large and diverse audience participate. Videos coming soon!
Secretary Tillerson, Secretary Mnuchin, and Secretary Ross, Briefing on President Trump's Meetings with President Xi of China, April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson, Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross delivered a briefing following President Trump's first meeting with President Xi of China.
Rex Tillerson and Wang Yi, Remarks after meeting, March 18, 2017
March 18, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
Video: Yawei Liu on Chinese Views of Trump
January 23, 2017
Professor Yawei Liu examines Chinese perceptions of America's 2016 presidential election and Trump's China policies.
Talking Points, Presidential Debates Edition, Sept. 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
This is a special issue of Talking Points reviewing the history of China in US presidential debates from 1960 to 2016.
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.
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