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U.S. politics
NIMBY laws and U.S.-China Relations
September 1, 2023
A number of states have enacted laws prohibiting Chinese and others from “countries of concern” from purchasing homes or land.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Hearing on Sen. Max Baucus, nominee to be Ambassador to China, Jan. 28, 2014
January 28, 2014
Senator Max Baucus (b. 1941) has served in Congress since 1975 and has been a senator from Montana since 1978. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Ambassador to China, to succeed Gary Locke.
Joseph Biden, “U.S.-China Business Relations,” Dec. 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
Vice President Biden spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing
Congressional Research Service, Human Rights in China and U.S. Policy, June 19, 2013
June 19, 2013
This CRS report was written by Thomas Lum.
Congressional Research Service, “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales since 1990,” March 14, 2013
March 14, 2013
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian defense affairs.
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress," Nov. 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Talking Points, Nov. 9-21, 2012
November 9, 2012
This issue of the USC U.S.-China Institute's newsletter focuses on China in U.S. campaign advertising and the Chinese Communist Party's 18th National Congress. As always, Talking Points includes our comprehensive calendar of China-focused events and exhibitions across North America.
House Foreign Affairs Committee, "Beijing as an Emerging Power in the South China Sea," September 12, 2012
September 12, 2012
This hearing included presentations by Toshi Yoshihara, Bonnie Glaser, Peter Brookes, and Richard Cronin.
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Relations: Policy Issues", August 2, 2012
August 2, 2012
This CRS report was written by Susan V. Lawrence (specialist in Asian Affairs) and David MacDonald (research associate).
Congressional Research Service, "China, Internet Freedom, and U.S. Policy," July 13, 2012
July 13, 2012
This report was written by Thomas Lum (acting section research manager/specialist in Asian affairs), Patricia Moloney Figliola (specialist in internet and telecommunications policy), and Matthew C. Weed (analyst in foreign policy legislation).
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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?