Western classical music was condemned during China's Cultural Revolution. But China is now the principal producer and largest consumer of many "Western" musical instruments.
Culture
Chinese Students in U.S. Colleges
June 3, 2021
Online and in person, students are donning caps and gowns. This week we look at Chinese students in America and America's continuing desirability as a study abroad destination.
During Pandemic, Mother Daughter Movie Achieves Immense Success
May 21, 2021
In a difficult year, Chinese actress Jia Ling has produced a grand cinematic success: one that appeals to the young and old, and one which bridges the divide between traditional and modern Chinese values.
Songster, Panda Nation: The Construction and Conservation of China's Modern Icon, 2021
May 12, 2021
Reviewed by Kyuhyun Han (University of California, Santa Cruz) Published on H-Environment (May, 2021)
Asian Directors and the Oscars
April 29, 2021
A woman from China just received the Best Director Oscar, but most people in China don't know it.
Video: Hate is a Virus
April 1, 2021
The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a discussion on the biases and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans, the resistance to it, the role America’s relationships with Asia play in shaping perceptions, and trends in Asian American political participation.
Hate is a Virus
April 1, 2021
Hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S. have been on the rise since 2015, but shot up 150% with the covid-19 pandemic and the "blame China" rhetoric of the 2020 campaign.
Chinese Tourists and Japan
March 25, 2021
Japan's ban on foreign spectators will disrupt the the country's booming tourism industry for Chinese visitors.
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
March 11, 2021
While the recent wave of violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders has made headlines, hate crimes have actually been on the rise since 2015.
Happy Year of the Ox! 祝您牛年快乐!
February 11, 2021
It's Lunar New Year Eve, a time to get together with family and call on friends and neighbors. U.S.
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Featured Articles
September 27, 2021
Once the world leader in Bitcoin mining, China's regulators have now made cryptocurrencies illegal.
Events
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 4:00pm PT
Kirk Denton will look at the role of politics—especially political parties—in the establishment, administration, architectural design, and historical narratives of museums in Taiwan.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 4:00pm PT
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a discussion with Barry Naughton on his assessment of what he and his colleagues got right and wrong in looking at China’s economy over the past four decades.