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Video: From Netflix to iQiyi: As the World Turns, Serial Dramas in Virtual Circulation
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Ying Zhu, the professor in the Academy of Film at Hong Kong Baptist University, discussed the evolution of serial narrative storytelling and its dynamic relationship with streaming services in the U.S. and China.
Happy Year of The Dragon! 祝您龙年快乐!
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Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Passings, 2023
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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.
Video: Lisa Hanson on China's Gaming Giants Going Global
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Tencent, NetEase and other successful Chinese video game companies are aiming to expand and deepen their reach in overseas markets. They've enjoyed success, but some less well-known firms such as MiHoYo earn the bulk of their revenues abroad. Lisa Cosmas Hanson, CEO of Niko Partners, analyzes the hurdles Chinese firms confront and discusses the strategies they use. Are they succeeding?
NIMBY laws and U.S.-China Relations
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A number of states have enacted laws prohibiting Chinese and others from “countries of concern” from purchasing homes or land.
U.S.-China Institute Executive Committee, 2022-2024
Our executive committee is drawn from across the university and helps to determine institute priorities and programs.
Genshin's Global Impact
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Genshin Impact: Charting a Global Gaming Phenomenon and Chinese Dominance
Learning beyond school
![Learning to use drones in agriculture. Photo shows student and teacher in the countryside near Wuhu city, Anhui province.](https://china.usc.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_thumbnail_scale_crop_300x150/public/article/featured-image/training-use-of-drone-agriculture-web.jpg?itok=d82mxOL1)
Is China's education system meeting the needs of its people and the nation?
China and its Central Asian Neighbors
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Central Asian nations increasingly linked economically to China. Russia, the U.S. and others have noticed.
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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.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?